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Web API quota updates for Development Mode

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to share some updates to how quotas work for Development Mode apps on the Spotify Web API to help you better organize your projects. We've shared a Blog post that explains everything in detail. Here's the short ...

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Dover

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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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tuftii

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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...

Ximzend

Spotify Star

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Feature Request
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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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Feature Request
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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...

digue

Casual Listener

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Feature Request
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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

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

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Management System

Hello,My name is Mary, and I’m a management student from Ukraine (Kyiv-Mohyla Academy). I’m currently working on a course paper about adaptive management in modern business.Spotify is a global company, which I believe uses advanced decision-making to...

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Hello, My name is Mary, and I’m a management student from Ukraine (Kyiv-Mohyla Academy). I’m currently working on a course paper about adaptive management in modern business. Spotify is a global co...

Enureamax

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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...

LukasF

Casual Listener

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Quota Request
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Prod quota approval

Hello,I am trying to understand is it still possible to get increased access to the spotify api as an indie developer. It would like my application to be open to more users such that I do not need to add them to a list of users in the developer dashb...

Newbie

Hello, I am trying to understand is it still possible to get increased access to the spotify api as an indie developer. It would like my application to be open to more users such that I do not need ...

joshyftw

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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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Feature Request
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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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Feature Request
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Can't submit my quota extension request?

PlanPremium Country US I am unable to submit my quota extension request, even though all fields are filled out. I just get an error that says "An error happened while submitting the Extension Request." and it remains a draft. How can I fix this?

Newbie

Plan Premium   Country  US   I am unable to submit my quota extension request, even though all fields are filled out. I just get an error that says "An error happened while submi...

faceless_fk21

Newbie

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Looking get my refresh token for a static site

I have a website for a wedding. We are looking to have a place for the people viewing the website to submit songs which automatically get added to a playlist (this makes it easier for the people who don't have a Spotify account or don't know how to a...

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I have a website for a wedding. We are looking to have a place for the people viewing the website to submit songs which automatically get added to a playlist (this makes it easier for the people who ...

djtravz

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Add lossless support to the Web Playback SDK

PlanPremiumMy Question or IssueI have a website where I include the Web Playback SDK, and I recently got lossless on my account. But it seems that the JS-SDK only supports up to 320kbs. It would be great if it could get lossless support.

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Plan Premium My Question or Issue I have a website where I include the Web Playback SDK, and I recently got lossless on my account. But it seems that the JS-SDK only supports up to 320kbs. It woul...

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Feature Request
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Licence Clarification - In Game as a music player/radio

Hi, Can we use the API as a basic music player in a game? Our game is not about music,music trivia or dance. We just want to have it as a car radio, mp3 player etc in the game. Section 3-Prohibited application details games as not allowed but we need...

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Hi, Can we use the API as a basic music player in a game? Our game is not about music,music trivia or dance. We just want to have it as a car radio, mp3 player etc in the game.  Section 3-Prohib...

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Question
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close request

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Plan Premium Country Global / Netherlands   

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lossless
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Android AppRemote allowed in commercial apps?

PlanPremium My Question or IssueAs an independend software developer, I am working on a music player / music organizer app. It is not finished yet, but I intend to sell the app on Google Play Store (and maybe iOS as well at some point), so it is goin...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium   My Question or Issue As an independend software developer, I am working on a music player / music organizer app. It is not finished yet, but I intend to sell the app on Google...

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AppRemote
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Assistance Required — 404 Error When Using Spotify “Get Recommendations” API

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDevice(ROG strix g17)Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I’m currently experiencing an issue while using the Spotify Web API, specifically with the Get Recommendations endpoint. When I make a requestI receive the f...

Visitor

Plan Free Country Australia Device (ROG strix g17) Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I’m currently experiencing an issue while using the Spotify Web API, speci...

Ximzend

Spotify Star

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possible nug
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