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Updating the Criteria for Web API Extended Access

Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...

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Is the Web SDK running in a Chromecast Receiver Application possible?

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceChromecast Receiver applicationOperating SystemChromecastMy Question or IssueIs the Web SDK running in a Chromecast Receiver Application possible?

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Chromecast Receiver application Operating System Chromecast My Question or Issue Is the Web SDK running in a Chromecast Receiver Application possible?

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Solved!! API rate-limiting excessively fast

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI've built a python file that utilizes the spotify.py package module to make batch calls at specific times using specific artist ids. Working fine for weeks, no issue. An h...

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Plan Free Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I've built a python file that utilizes the spotify.py package module to make batch calls at spec...

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iframe API 'ready' event meaning?

The iframe API documentation says that a 'ready' event "fires after an Embed has initialized and is ready to stream content". But in my experiments it looks like ready fires every time a new track is loaded. What does 'ready' actually mean? Is it saf...

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The iframe API documentation says that a 'ready' event "fires after an Embed has initialized and is ready to stream content".   But in my experiments it looks like ready fires every time a ...

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Addressing autoplay block for slow-loading files

I'm writing an app that lets users play a selection of spotify tracks by clicking on certain links. I'm using the obvious: a click handler that invokes controller.loadUri() followed by controller.play(). But if the track is slow to load, I get consol...

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I'm writing an app that lets users play a selection of spotify tracks by clicking on certain links.  I'm using the obvious: a click handler that invokes controller.loadUri() followed by controll...

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Create App issue

I'm trying to build an app, I need client id n secret But I'm not able to create an app in Spotify for developers URI (I'm filling) : http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback I just need id and secret It says "couldn't create your application, please try again...

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I'm trying to build an app, I need client id n secret  But I'm not able to create an app in Spotify for developers   URI (I'm filling) : http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback   I just ne...

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High School Yearbook

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issuesong codes from spotify in our yearbook?What do I need to do to use

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403 Forbidden on audio-analysis and audio-features (need API access)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevice(iPhone 15 plus)Operating SystemWindows 10 Hello Spotify Developer Team,I am requesting access to the endpoints `GET /v1/audio-features` and `GET /v1/audio-analysis`for my app "Cardio-Vélo" (Client ID: 4c407b5bee924e7d9b...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device (iPhone 15 plus) Operating System Windows 10   Hello Spotify Developer Team, I am requesting access to the endpoints `GET /v1/audio-features` and `GE...

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Remove Playlist Items API fails for recently added tracks

Hi Spotify Developer Community, I'm experiencing an issue with the Remove Playlist Items API endpoint (DELETE /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks) where removing tracks fails when the tracks have been added recently to the playlist.Problem Description...

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Hi Spotify Developer Community, I'm experiencing an issue with the Remove Playlist Items API endpoint (DELETE /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks) where removing tracks fails when the&n...

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Adding an endpoint to update taste profile

Like the title says. I’m wondering if there are any plans on providing the ability to enhance the taste profile programmatically instead of through the UI PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating Sys...

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Like the title says. I’m wondering if there are any plans on providing the ability to enhance the taste profile programmatically instead of through the UI  Plan Free/Premium Country US Devi...

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403 forbidden errors

# Spotify API Bug Report**Reporter:** DJ/Developer using Spotify API for music library analysis**Date:** October 13, 2025**Environment:** macOS, Python 3.9, Spotipy library---## SummaryMultiple critical issues encountered when using Spotify Web API f...

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# Spotify API Bug Report **Reporter:** DJ/Developer using Spotify API for music library analysis **Date:** October 13, 2025 **Environment:** macOS, Python 3.9, Spotipy library --- ## Summary Mu...

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Cannot Submit Quota Extension Request - Redirects to Dashboard

Hi,I'm unable to submit a quota extension request for my app. When Iclick "Submit Quota Extension" in the User Management section, itredirects me back to the dashboard.App Name: En Una NotaClient ID: 7036482df9bc4007f8f4e30f0b588da4aAll fields in Bas...

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Hi, I'm unable to submit a quota extension request for my app. When I click "Submit Quota Extension" in the User Management section, it redirects me back to the dashboard. App Name: En Una No...

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Suggest features

PlanPremiumCountryPRDeviceMacbook and iPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or Issue:Dear Spotify Team,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an idea that I believe could significantly enhance Spotify and potentially revolutionize the ...

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Plan Premium Country PR Device Macbook and iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue: Dear Spotify Team, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an idea that ...

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Collaboration Inquiry — Interactive Audiobook Platform Prototype

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello Spotify Team,My name is Stein Dostal, and I'm a student currently developing a project ...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hello S...

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Sound need better EQ

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Add Spotify API support for Jams

Please add official API support for Spotify Jams. The current Web API does not provide any way to access or manage Jam sessions. It would be useful to have endpoints to:List active JamsJoin or leave a JamView Jam members and queueAdd tracks to a JamC...

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Please add official API support for Spotify Jams. The current Web API does not provide any way to access or manage Jam sessions. It would be useful to have endpoints to: List active Jams Join o...

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"Check settings on developer.spotify.com/dashboard, the user may not be registered."

PlanFreeDeviceWindows; Desktop / PCOperating SystemWindows 11My Question or Issuehello! I ran into a problem - when I make a request for an endpoint, I get the error "Check settings on developer.spotify.com/dashboard , the user may not be registered....

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Plan Free Device Windows; Desktop / PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue hello! I ran into a problem - when I make a request for an endpoint, I get the error "Check sett...

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Request for Spotify API Quota Extension — Convert Playlist (Cross-Platform Playlist Migration App)

Hi Spotify Developer Relations Team, I’m Mutai Mwiti, founder of Convert Playlist — an independent web app that lets users transfer and manage their playlists seamlessly between Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. We launched our Beta in April 2...

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Hi Spotify Developer Relations Team,   I’m Mutai Mwiti, founder of Convert Playlist — an independent web app that lets users transfer and manage their playlists seamlessly between Spotify, You...

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Extending API search to have audio quality options

Would be great to have search criteria for Lossless and bit depth to make playlists in example for high-res (24-bit) tracks.

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Would be great to have search criteria for Lossless and bit depth to make playlists in example for high-res (24-bit) tracks. 

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Allow reversible “mutual blocks” (show minimal entry + unblock button)

Problem: If support/admins create a block on behalf of a user while the other user already blocked them, the result is an unrecoverable mutual block — neither user can see the other or undo the block. This creates a “limbo” state.Proposal: Allow mutu...

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Problem: If support/admins create a block on behalf of a user while the other user already blocked them, the result is an unrecoverable mutual block — neither user can see the other or undo the block...

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How to move a Web API app out of Development Mode (no “Request Extension” option)

Hi everyone,I’m working on a Spotify Web API app that uses the Client Credentials Flow to read public playlist metadata.Everything works fine with my own playlists, but for any other public playlist I get this error:{ "error": "Could not fetch playli...

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Hi everyone, I’m working on a Spotify Web API app that uses the Client Credentials Flow to read public playlist metadata. Everything works fine with my own playlists, but for any other public playl...

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