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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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Update Playlist Items Endpoint 502 Error when passing in an empty URIs array

This started happening yesterday 2025-02-19. Obviously a small but very critical bug. The issue I see is that for some reason, the API no longer allows us to send an empty array of URIs, which we use to clear out playlists.Request: Request URL: https...

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This started happening yesterday 2025-02-19. Obviously a small but very critical bug. The issue I see is that for some reason, the API no longer allows us to send an empty array of URIs, which we use...

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Solved!! Extension request help

I just received a denial for my extension request after waiting a month. I did some research and apparently resubmitting means I have to wait another month or longer. Since this is a guess and check process I need some help before this turns into a 6...

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I just received a denial for my extension request after waiting a month. I did some research and apparently resubmitting means I have to wait another month or longer.   Since this is a guess a...

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Showing transcript next to embedded audiofile

Hi there, We are about to embed audiobooks to our website but we are not sure if it is possible to also show the transcript. So our users can read along whilst listening.Does anyone know how to show the transcript as well? Thank you, Bob PlanFree

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Hi there,   We are about to embed audiobooks to our website but we are not sure if it is possible to also show the transcript. So our users can read along whilst listening. Does anyone know...

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Search option for exact match

It would be useful to have an option in /v1/search endpoint to have exact matches (for instance concerning artists). Searching "artist:mad" would than NOT return "Madonna".Or allow the search to search for ID's, like "q=artist:2wPOgnQ6eW3X73uIJZ4YFE"

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It would be useful to have an option in /v1/search endpoint to have exact matches (for instance concerning artists). Searching "artist:mad" would than NOT return "Madonna". Or allow the search to se...

icTaZ

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Web Player SDK Duration Issue

I made a web app with the JavaScript SDK and it’s coming along nicely. I didn’t expect to have Lock Screen support but to my surprise I get album artwork and artist/title when I lock my phone or when connected to CarPlay. Bonus! One small glitch thou...

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I made a web app with the JavaScript SDK and it’s coming along nicely. I didn’t expect to have Lock Screen support but to my surprise I get album artwork and artist/title when I lock my phone or when...

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My spotify playlist seems to have empty entries.

I used the spotify api to list everything and i have multiple (2) of the following entries: ,,,https://open.spotify.com/track/,spotify:track: it should be something like 4uLU6hMCjMI75M1A2tKUQC,"Never Gonna Give You Up","Rick Astley",https://open.spot...

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I used the spotify api to list everything and i have multiple (2) of the following entries:   ,,,https://open.spotify.com/track/,spotify:track:   it should be something like  ...

SamLeGoff

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Innovative proposal for Spotify - Potential collaboration under confidentiality agreement

Dear Spotify Team,I'm Luca Scarfò, I developed a unique idea that could revolutionize the daily use experience. My proposal involves the introduction of an innovative feature within Spotify that allows users to access an Alarm Clock and/or Timer. At ...

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Dear Spotify Team, I'm Luca Scarfò, I developed a unique idea that could revolutionize the daily use experience. My proposal involves the introduction of an innovative feature within Spotify that al...

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I want to retrive a tracks/albums metadata via upc/isrc

Hello This is an Api question,I want to retrive (get) a tracks/albums metadata via upc or isrc in what type of that possible direct or indirect is there an api function that ables me to get any part of metadata with isrc or upc

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Hello This is an Api question,I want to retrive (get) a tracks/albums metadata via upc or isrc in what type of that possible direct or indirect is there an api function that ables me to get any part ...

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How to launch the Spotify by a button

I noticed that when pressing and holding the bar on the Meta glasses, it can trigger Spotify and play recommended music, even if Meta is not running (or has been deleted). How is this achieved?

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I noticed that when pressing and holding the bar on the Meta glasses, it can trigger Spotify and play recommended music, even if Meta is not running (or has been deleted). How is this achieved?

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Block Users Through API Calls

I just went through a two hour chase attempting to block a user that had stalked/abused me and then blocked me on Spotify (blocked users can still view your profile and I was worried about her stalking me). I eventually was able to reach out to the i...

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I just went through a two hour chase attempting to block a user that had stalked/abused me and then blocked me on Spotify (blocked users can still view your profile and I was worried about her stalki...

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timestamp is not placed correctly in player

We use the podcast url in our website, Clinical View, so that users can listen to podcast from our website.When entering the "Podcast series" page, the player looks okay when you first enter: https://clinicalview.gehealthcare.com/podcast-series/ecg-m...

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We use the podcast url in our website, Clinical View, so that users can listen to podcast from our website. When entering the "Podcast series" page, the player looks okay when you first enter: https...

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podcast timestamp not appearing in microsoft edge and firefox

We use the podcast url in our website, Clinical View <>, so that users can listen to podcast from our website. When using Google Chrome, there is a timestamp indicating the length of the podcast and the listened time by the user. When using Microsoft...

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We use the podcast url in our website, Clinical View <>, so that users can listen to podcast from our website. When using Google Chrome, there is a timestamp indicating the length of the podcas...

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Solved!! Glitch in the header for getting access token?

CountryEgyptDeviceiPhone 16 Pro Max Simulator (XCode)Operating SystemSequoia 15.3.1 My Question or IssueI am a fresh iOS developer(So please be easy on me if I am wrong), I was trying to follow a tutorial however, I noticed something I am not sure if...

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Country Egypt Device iPhone 16 Pro Max Simulator (XCode) Operating System Sequoia 15.3.1    My Question or Issue I am a fresh iOS developer(So please be easy on me if I am wrong), I...

Amr_Hesham

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Forbidden 403 on GET Queue

Hi, I'm trying the Spotify API with through my app in development mode and I'm receiving an error anytime I try to call:GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queueThe error (why so generic?):data: { error: { status: 403, message: 'Forbidden.' } } ...

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Hi,    I'm trying the Spotify API with through my app in development mode and I'm receiving an error anytime I try to call: GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queue The error (w...

ms123games

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Quota Extension Approved, but Scopes Reset – Urgent Assistance

My Question or IssueHello Spotify Developer Community and Team,Our team recently received approval for a quota extension request, which we deeply appreciate. In our submission, we explicitly outlined the specific scopes required for our application i...

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My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Developer Community and Team, Our team recently received approval for a quota extension request, which we deeply appreciate. In our submission, we explicitly outl...

Ximzend

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Location of settings files in Windows?

I have the Microsoft Store installation of Spotify for Windows installed.I would like to know the location of the settings files. When I search for information I see a lot of references to `%APPDATA%\Spotify` but I do not have that on my system. I gu...

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  I have the Microsoft Store installation of Spotify for Windows installed. I would like to know the location of the settings files. When I search for information I see a lot of references to ...

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Solved!! Clarification on Spotify Metadata Guidelines for Embedded Preview Widgets

Hello, I’m using Spotify Audio Preview Clips (30 seconds long) in my app and have a question about design guidelines. Is it necessary to display separate artwork, song title, and artist name near the embedded link?In the attachment, you can see the w...

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Hello,   I’m using Spotify Audio Preview Clips (30 seconds long) in my app and have a question about design guidelines. Is it necessary to display separate artwork, song title, and artist name...

Ximzend

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"127.0.0.1" being changed to "localhost" automatically in Developer Dashboard

The change for "Increasing the security requirements for integrating with Spotify" is currently not working as intended I believe. When I change the loopback URI to something using 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost, it get's automatically translated to ...

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The change for "Increasing the security requirements for integrating with Spotify" is  currently not working as intended I believe. When I change the loopback URI to something using 127.0.0.1 in...

Ximzend

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Superuser Contribution Web Playback SDK: Detect Track End

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceChrome/Firefox LatestOperating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueThe Web Playback SDK has no state event for detecting the track end. Some workarounds are listed in https://github.com/spotify/web-playback-sdk/issues/...

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Plan Premium Country India Device Chrome/Firefox Latest Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue The Web Playback SDK has no state event for detecting the track end. Some w...

macoirc

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