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Refresh token expiration: discussion thread

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to provide more insight on an upcoming change to how refresh tokens work for apps on the Spotify Web API. We've shared a blog post that explains what's changing and why. The short version: refresh tokens will no...

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February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: thread

Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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New Web API Interface Question

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI was looking at a tutorial of how API's work and they said to go to the console area which with the new interface I can't find?

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Windows Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I was looking at a tutorial of how API's work and they said to go to the console area...

ribezaz

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For business purposes

I want to integrate your application with my application deshbord.PlanPremiumCountryIndia Operating System My Question or Issue

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I want to integrate your application with my application deshbord. Plan Premium Country India    Operating System   My Question or Issue  

ribezaz

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Web API playlist creation returns 403 in Development Mode, no Quota Extension Request tab visible

Plan: PremiumCountry: ItalyDevice: MacBook (browser + Spotify Developer Dashboard)Operating System: macOS (latest version)My Question or Issue:I’m building a Web API app called Trip Vibes. The app is in Development mode and the owner account is a Spo...

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Plan: Premium Country: Italy Device: MacBook (browser + Spotify Developer Dashboard) Operating System: macOS (latest version) My Question or Issue: I’m building a Web API app called Trip Vibes. ...

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Guidance request — personal, non-commercial home dashboard integration (free account)

Hello Spotify Developer team,I'm building a small wall-mounted dashboard for my own home, running on a Raspberry Pi. It's a personal hobby project — not a business, not a product, and nothing I intend to distribute or monetize. It's just for my house...

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  Hello Spotify Developer team, I'm building a small wall-mounted dashboard for my own home, running on a Raspberry Pi. It's a personal hobby project — not a business, not a product, and nothi...

Ximzend

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Solved!! Create app Limit reached with 1 app

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI want to create a new app but it says that my limit is reached eventhough i only have 1 app created and i saw that you can create 5 apps. How is this possible and ho...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I want to create a new app but it says that my limit is reached eventhough i only have 1 a...

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Superuser Contribution Changes to Web API

Folks, some news on changes to the web API has been posted on the Spotify For Developers blog. We want to reiterate the main message from the blog that we're committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all Spotify stakeholders. As such w...

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Folks, some news on changes to the web API has been posted on the Spotify For Developers blog.   We want to reiterate the main message from the blog that we're committed to providing a ...

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Artist genres deprecated?

So it looks like genres were removed completely without notice? Did anyone else get a deprecation notice or warning? I guess Spotify determined that their 'genres' data was too valuable to expose to the community of indie developers that have spend y...

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So it looks like genres were removed completely without notice? Did anyone else get a deprecation notice or warning?   I guess Spotify determined that their 'genres' data was too valuable to e...

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How to fetch songs data

CountryIndiaMy Question or IssueHi, I am a student trying to build a small song recommendation project for my college. How can I get the authentic song dataset using the API?

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Country India My Question or Issue Hi, I am a student trying to build a small song recommendation project for my college. How can I get the authentic song dataset using the API?

Ximzend

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spotify codes for brand

i looking for music cards using the spotify codes for buisness purpose so can use it legally ?

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i looking for music cards using the spotify codes for buisness purpose so can use it legally ?

Ximzend

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Feature Request
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Request do delete my app

I have an app which is Disabled and blocked due to the new rate limit policy. Can you please delete? (client id starting: 610cc...)I'd love to have 2 apps, but somehow I can't create a new one, regardless of the fact that the disabled shouldn't count...

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I have an app which is  Disabled and blocked due to the new rate limit policy. Can you please delete? (client id starting: 610cc...) I'd love to have 2 apps, but somehow I can't create a n...

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The repeat-one/loop button

My Question or Issue:Hello, I'm a regular Spotify user and there's something I've noticed with the loop/repeat-one button which I'd like to bring up. When the button for looping a song shows a small 1 (meaning repeat-one is enabled), it plays the mus...

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My Question or Issue: Hello, I'm a regular Spotify user and there's something I've noticed with the loop/repeat-one button which I'd like to bring up.   When the button for looping a song sho...

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Spotify iOS SDK 5.0.1 App Remote Authentication Returns error=unknown_error with No Access Token

PlanPremiumOperating SystemiOS 26.4.2 My Question or IssueWe are experiencing a persistent authentication issue with Spotify App Remote integration using the Spotify iOS SDK. Environment:Spotify iOS SDK version: 5.0.1 (integrated manually as an XCFra...

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Plan Premium Operating System iOS 26.4.2   My Question or Issue We are experiencing a persistent authentication issue with Spotify App Remote integration using the Spotify iOS SDK. &nbs...

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Spotify iOS SDK 5.0.1 App Remote Authentication Returns error=unknown_error with No Access Token

PlanPremium Operating SystemiOS 26.4.2 My Question or IssueWe are experiencing a persistent authentication issue with Spotify App Remote integration using the Spotify iOS SDK. Environment:Spotify iOS SDK version: 5.0.1 (integrated manually as an XCFr...

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Plan Premium   Operating System iOS 26.4.2   My Question or Issue We are experiencing a persistent authentication issue with Spotify App Remote integration using the Spotify iOS SDK....

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Internet Radio Station Page

I have a inquiry. I run a internet radio station called "bravo Radio" We are a community ran ad free radio station. We play family friendly songs so you dont have to worry about wrong language in songs. I was thinking, we would like our own page. Whe...

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I have a inquiry. I run a internet radio station called "bravo Radio" We are a community ran ad free radio station. We play family friendly songs so you dont have to worry about wrong language in son...

Rock1049Detroit

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Incomplete Artist Information when fetching songs

Incomplete Artist Information when fetching songs DescriptionThe API is providing incomplete artist information for some entries. Specifically, there are missing fields compared to the expected data structure. Steps to ReproduceQuery the Spotify API ...

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Incomplete Artist Information when fetching songs   Description The API is providing incomplete artist information for some entries. Specifically, there are missing fields compared to the exp...

Ximzend

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Request for review — app status is “Disabled and blocked”

PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceMacOperating SystemMac My Question or IssueMy personal Spotify Web API application is currently shown as “Disabled and blocked”in the Spotify Developer Dashboard.This is a private, non-commercial automation used only by m...

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Plan Premium Country Japan Device Mac Operating System Mac   My Question or Issue My personal Spotify Web API application is currently shown as “Disabled and blocked” in the Spotify D...

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API Access
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Compliance Inquiry: Apps Violating Spotify's Policy on Mixing & Broadcasting

Hello.I would like clarification regarding the enforcement of the following policy in the Spotify Developer Terms:Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet webcasting service. For example, you can’t create an ap...

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Hello. I would like clarification regarding the enforcement of the following policy in the Spotify Developer Terms: Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet...

carlbidwell

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Search rate limits

I've been writing a program that, among other things, searches for songs, and could make upwards of a few hundred search requests in one run (this is unavoidable, there is no way to lessen the amount of requests other than setting a hard upper limit ...

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I've been writing a program that, among other things, searches for songs, and could make upwards of a few hundred search requests in one run (this is unavoidable, there is no way to lessen the amount...

mebibite

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Developer account incorrectly marked as Premium‑restricted

Hi,My developer account appears to be incorrectly marked as Premium‑restricted.Even when I create a completely new app, with:- no OAuth scopes- no Web Playback SDK- no iOS/Android platforms- only Client Credentials Flow…all Web API requests fail with...

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Hi, My developer account appears to be incorrectly marked as Premium‑restricted. Even when I create a completely new app, with: - no OAuth scopes - no Web Playback SDK - no iOS/Android platforms...

Ximzend

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Key and Mode values from features different from what is shown in app

Here are two track ids - 1JFWNrBSaz1HdWUPPILJ3V, 71lvGzvRiC58AeFffFmw3N from. When I retrieve the features for these tracks 1JFWNrBSaz1HdWUPPILJ3V returns a key of 6 and a mode of 0 (F♯ minor), while 71lvGzvRiC58AeFffFmw3N has a key of 8 and mode of ...

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Here are two track ids - 1JFWNrBSaz1HdWUPPILJ3V, 71lvGzvRiC58AeFffFmw3N from.   When I retrieve the features for these tracks 1JFWNrBSaz1HdWUPPILJ3V returns a key of 6 and a mode of ...

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