Type in your question below and we'll check to see what answers we can find...
Loading article...
Submitting...
If you couldn't find any answers in the previous step then we need to post your question in the community and wait for someone to respond. You'll be notified when that happens.
Simply add some detail to your question and refine the title if needed, choose the relevant category, then post.
Before we can post your question we need you to quickly make an account (or sign in if you already have one).
Don't worry - it's quick and painless! Just click below, and once you're logged in we'll bring you right back here and post your question. We'll remember what you've already typed in so you won't have to do it again.
Discuss building apps with Spotify APIs and SDKs
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...
I've been working on an app that recently got killed by the new extended quota requirements. I had the idea of asking users to create their own dev app, and then provide me the client id and secret, so that i can handle the refresh tokens for each us...
I've been working on an app that recently got killed by the new extended quota requirements. I had the idea of asking users to create their own dev app, and then provide me the client id and...
433 Views
0 replies
0 likes
Hi Spotify team,Since around Aug 20, App Remote connect started failing in our Android app. We haven’t changed our code. The timing coincided with a Web API quota extension on our account. What we see:Silent connect fails with “Explicit user authoriz...
Hi Spotify team, Since around Aug 20, App Remote connect started failing in our Android app. We haven’t changed our code. The timing coincided with a Web API quota extension on our account...
Newbie
469 Views
1 replies
1 likes
My Question or IssueWe received feedback that our app does not meet the terms and conditions with reasons provided. The reasons provided are not true for our software and we reached back out. It has been 3 months with no response. What is the process...
My Question or Issue We received feedback that our app does not meet the terms and conditions with reasons provided. The reasons provided are not true for our software and we reached back out. ...
257 Views
0 replies
0 likes
Hello! I’m Mark, from the Choon team, we recently applied for integration, application was rejected. We are just wondering if there were any specific reasons? Can we allow our account for extended quota mode so that we can upload to the App Store? Do...
Hello! I’m Mark, from the Choon team, we recently applied for integration, application was rejected. We are just wondering if there were any specific reasons? Can we allow our account for extended qu...
1471 Views
0 replies
0 likes
Hi,i'm starting a project for a music label. Initially it will be a web application MVP to distribute music like distrokid/tunecore.How to have/request the access to the spotify APIs to distribute music?
Hi, i'm starting a project for a music label. Initially it will be a web application MVP to distribute music like distrokid/tunecore. How to have/request the access to the spotify APIs to dis...
Newbie
5884 Views
4 replies
1 likes
Hi,I’m developing a hybrid audio app that allows users to listen to live radio but skip certain parts like songs or ads and replace them with their own Spotify music via the Web API. I’d like to clarifyIs it allowed under the Developer Terms to use t...
Hi, I’m developing a hybrid audio app that allows users to listen to live radio but skip certain parts like songs or ads and replace them with their own Spotify music via the Web API. &nb...
Spotify Star
2677 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Hello Team, I was trying to track Spotify embed on my website via gtm, I tried searching a lot on Google but didn't find any solution. Can you help me with a code to track Spotify's iframe on a website with GTM? Thank you in advance Tanuj
Hello Team, I was trying to track Spotify embed on my website via gtm, I tried searching a lot on Google but didn't find any solution. Can you help me with a code to track Spotify's iframe o...
Music Fan
8984 Views
17 replies
3 likes
anyMy Question or IssueHello Spotify Developer Support, We experienced widespread API failures with the Spotify Ads API v3 on August 15-18, 2025, and wanted to inquire if there was a known service disruption. Issue Details: - Time Period: August 15-1...
any My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Developer Support, We experienced widespread API failures with the Spotify Ads API v3 on August 15-18, 2025, and wanted to inquire if there was a kno...
2000 Views
0 replies
0 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAPI calls returns me 500 all of a suddenIm running a local host web project .net. Yesterday i...
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 API cal...
Casual Listener
1011 Views
1 replies
0 likes
how to move my development mode to production?
how to move my development mode to production?
Music Fan
987 Views
2 replies
0 likes
Hello. Question and maybe an idea for you guys. I’ve recently downloaded Spotify. I’m slow I know! However I love how you have the lyrics in your app. And I’m a keen learner of the piano. Have you thought about adding the sheet music to the app too? ...
Hello. Question and maybe an idea for you guys. I’ve recently downloaded Spotify. I’m slow I know! However I love how you have the lyrics in your app. And I’m a keen learner of the piano. Have you th...
Newbie
2629 Views
2 replies
5 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI see in your terms and conditions that using the Spotify API for quizzes and trivia is not a...
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 I see i...
Newbie
3433 Views
6 replies
0 likes
PlanFreeCountryFROperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI'm creatin an application using the web API spotify. Everything was working well but since this morning. The route get /albums/{id}/tracks doesn''t work anymore (even on your website) a...
Plan Free Country FR Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I'm creatin an application using the web API spotify. Everything was working well but since this morning. The rout...
1547 Views
0 replies
0 likes
Hi Spotify Developer Community,I’m facing a significant data limitation when trying to analyze podcast episode performance comprehensively. There’s a frustrating gap between what’s available through different Spotify data sources: Current Situation: ...
Hi Spotify Developer Community, I’m facing a significant data limitation when trying to analyze podcast episode performance comprehensively. There’s a frustrating gap between what’s available throug...
Casual Listener
2280 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Is it possible to retrieve the auto generated transcript of a specific podcast episode via the api?
Is it possible to retrieve the auto generated transcript of a specific podcast episode via the api?
Visitor
7370 Views
4 replies
3 likes
PlanPremiumDeviceWebbrowser (Chrome / Firefox / Safari) My Question or IssueI recently had the idea to develop a browser-based game that would use the Spotify Web Playback SDK to play music from the user’s own account via OAuth login.All playback wou...
Plan Premium Device Webbrowser (Chrome / Firefox / Safari) My Question or Issue I recently had the idea to develop a browser-based game that would use the Spotify Web Playback SDK to pla...
2605 Views
0 replies
0 likes
When I use OAuth and Client Credentials to query the Spotify API, I get different search results. Specifically, with OAuth, I can't find certain tracks. For instance, when I search for "concorde lady machine," it should return a track with the ID 23Z...
When I use OAuth and Client Credentials to query the Spotify API, I get different search results. Specifically, with OAuth, I can't find certain tracks. For instance, when I search for "concorde lady...
Regular
4139 Views
7 replies
1 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 11BrowserHave tried Chrome, Firefox, and Edge in various configurations (private, disable all extensions, etc)My Question or IssueI keep getting the message popup:"Search ErrorAn error occurred during...
Plan Free/Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 11 Browser Have tried Chrome, Firefox, and Edge in various configurations (private, disable all extensions, etc) My Question or Issue I...
2488 Views
0 replies
0 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issuehttps://x.com/menemgxR4mN2KQc/status/1925732135811391708This is an app I have been developing...
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 https:/...
Casual Listener
3122 Views
2 replies
1 likes
I'd be absolutely fenomenal if Spotify could add a theme that will make it look like Winamp. I think it's a great idea to bring some fun for the 30+ y.o. users as a April Fool's update or something similar.
I'd be absolutely fenomenal if Spotify could add a theme that will make it look like Winamp. I think it's a great idea to bring some fun for the 30+ y.o. users as a April Fool's update or something s...
Spotify Star
2620 Views
1 replies
0 likes
