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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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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...

waqadArshad

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Requesting Access to /v1/recommendations Endpoint for Moodify Android App

Hi Spotify Dev Team ,I’m currently developing an Android app called Moodify, which generates personalized playlists based on the user’s mood (for example, happy, sad, energetic, etc.). The app authenticates via Spotify OAuth and creates private playl...

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Hi Spotify Dev Team 👋, I’m currently developing an Android app called Moodify, which generates personalized playlists based on the user’s mood (for example, happy, sad, energetic, etc.). The app au...

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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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Something went wrong, we were not able to create your app. Please try again later.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PC custom buildOperating SystemWin 11 My Question or IssueAttempting to create a new app in spotify developer dashboard. No matter the setting, I get the error "Something went wrong, we were not able to create your ...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC custom build Operating System Win 11   My Question or Issue Attempting to create a new app in spotify developer dashboard. No matter ...

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Web API - Get New Releases API Returning Old Items

PlanPremiumCountryUS My Question or IssueThe Get New Releases API (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-new-releases) is only returning items over a month old.

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Plan Premium Country US   My Question or Issue The Get New Releases API (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-new-releases) is only returning items over a mont...

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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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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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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 song co...

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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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Request for Access to Upload Podcasts to Spotify from External Platform

Hello Spotify Developer Support,I’m reaching out regarding podcast integration with Spotify.I operate a platform where multiple users create and publish their own podcasts. I’m looking to implement a feature that allows users to connect their Spotify...

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Hello Spotify Developer Support, I’m reaching out regarding podcast integration with Spotify. I operate a platform where multiple users create and publish their own podcasts. I’m looking to impleme...

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Superuser Contribution 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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Oembed not working in telegram (shows "Unsupported browser")

CountryUkraine My Question or IssueIn the past, when I posted a song link on telegram it displayed preview image, song name, artist name, release date etc. Now it just shows "Unsupported browser".

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Country Ukraine   My Question or Issue In the past, when I posted a song link on telegram it displayed preview image, song name, artist name, release date etc.   Now it just shows "Un...

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Android SDK Built-in Auth Flow Not Working

PlanPremiumCountryHungaryDeviceSamsung Galaxy S22 My Question or IssueI am making a simple Android app relying on the Spotify SDK. I tried to make the sample app work from here: https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/android/tutorials/getting-st...

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Plan Premium Country Hungary Device Samsung Galaxy S22   My Question or Issue I am making a simple Android app relying on the Spotify SDK. I tried to make the sample app work from here:&...

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Superuser Contribution 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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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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Request to access extended mode for academic purposes

PlanPremiumCountryChile My Question or IssueHello, I am a sociologist from Chile with interests in researching topics around music, streaming, and new technologies. I want to request extended access to specifically extract audio features from differe...

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Plan Premium Country Chile     My Question or Issue Hello, I am a sociologist from Chile with interests in researching topics around music, streaming, and new technologies. I want to...

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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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