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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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vlipper

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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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Kugelschreibert

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API has episode descriptions but no play counts, CSV exports have play counts but no descriptions

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: ...

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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...

KeisukeHorota

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How to fetch the transcript of a podcast episode?

Is it possible to retrieve the auto generated transcript of a specific podcast episode via the api?

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Is it possible to retrieve the auto generated transcript of a specific podcast episode via the api?

vivodionisio

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API Help
Transcription rules
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Approval for a Game Using Spotify Web Playback SDK

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...

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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...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Getting different results when searching a track depending on the authorization method

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...

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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...

GB122

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can't find a way to satisfy 'turn off ad blocker' requirements

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...

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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...

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Superuser Contribution Extended Quota Mode

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...

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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 https:/...

hectoorperezz

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Feature Request
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Easter egg idea: Winamp theme

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.

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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...

Ximzend

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Development Mode

Hi, is there a way to get out of development mode (-> not having to manually set people into the allowlist so they can use accesstokens) without being an organisation? Im working on a small site that gets a users recently listened songs and puts them...

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Hi, is there a way to get out of development mode (-> not having to manually set people into the allowlist so they can use accesstokens) without being an organisation? Im working on a small site t...

riceKace

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Using the non-streaming SDA for metadata in a music bingo app

Plan: Free / PremiumCountry: United StatesMy Question or Issue:I’m developing a paid music bingo app for macOS (Apple App Store). The app is a utility for event hosts — it does not stream or play music from Spotify. Instead, users provide their own M...

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Plan: Free / Premium Country: United States My Question or Issue: I’m developing a paid music bingo app for macOS (Apple App Store). The app is a utility for event hosts — it does not stream or pl...

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Inconsistent artist names between Spotify APP and SDK callback

When playing the song Golden, the artist names displayed on the App are: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, etc. However, the artist name obtained through the Spotify API method: - (void)playerStateDidChange:(id)playerState; is only: HUNTR/X. The version of...

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When playing the song Golden, the artist names displayed on the App are: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, etc. However, the artist name obtained through the Spotify API method:  - (void)playerS...

ribezaz

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Using AI in Spotify

I have the idea to put a Ai in spotify that identifies the mood of the people using it by seeing the past data, by asking the some questions to the user so that It can suggest the best song for the user hence the user will spend more time on spotify ...

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I have the idea to put a Ai in spotify that identifies the mood of the people using it by seeing the past data, by asking the some questions to the user so that It can suggest the best song for the u...

ribezaz

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API for artists

Estou criando um aplicativo no qual preciso extrair dados de artistas que enviaram suas músicas para o Spotify. Quando eles acessarem o painel e conectarem suas contas, poderão ler esses dados. No entanto, a API pública à qual tenho acesso parece não...

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Estou criando um aplicativo no qual preciso extrair dados de artistas que enviaram suas músicas para o Spotify. Quando eles acessarem o painel e conectarem suas contas, poderão ler esses dados. No en...

ribezaz

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AUTHENTICATION_SERVICE_UNKNOWN_ERROR when login

Hi all! I have been developing an Android app with the Spotify SDK for a few weeks. Everything was working fine (used the log-in and the web api afterwards). Then i decided to implement the PKCE flow. I got it working but when i had to send the code ...

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Hi all! I have been developing an Android app with the Spotify SDK for a few weeks. Everything was working fine (used the log-in and the web api afterwards). Then i decided to implement the PKCE flow...

IT乐手

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Inaccurate playbackPosition of the current song obtained from the SDK when playing music

There is a low-probability issue: when using the Spotify SDK to play any song from the beginning, the playbackPosition in the initially retrieved song information is always 00:09. No matter how you switch to play the next song, the playbackPosition r...

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There is a low-probability issue: when using the Spotify SDK to play any song from the beginning, the playbackPosition in the initially retrieved song information is always 00:09. No matter how you s...

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API to get Track's Lyrics

PlanFree/PremiumMy Question or IssueIs there any API available for tracks Lyrics

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  Plan Free/Premium My Question or Issue Is there any API available for tracks Lyrics 

noemi12

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Interested in applying to a Partner Application, but don't know how

Hi everyone,I’m the developer of a Spotify app called Playlists → One. I’m interested in applying for Partner Application status to get extended API quota and other benefits. I’ve looked for the Partner Application form or process but can’t find it o...

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Hi everyone, I’m the developer of a Spotify app called Playlists → One. I’m interested in applying for Partner Application status to get extended API quota and other benefits. I’ve looked for t...

Ximzend

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GPS Music Blending

I have an idea that should be implemented in the Spotify App. I would like to see a feature that ties your GPS position with music that has ties to the location. For example if I am visiting Atlanta for work, I would like to see a playlist that featu...

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I have an idea that should be implemented in the Spotify App.  I would like to see a feature that ties your GPS position with music that has ties to the location.  For example if I am visit...

RhodaKing

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My app says "Disabled and blocked" without any way to contact

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've been using the Spotify API for years without any issue, and didn't really change anything I was doing, but my app suddenly just stopped working a few days ago, and the ...

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I've been using the Spotify API for years without any issue, and didn't really change anything I ...

j6ilzq9yerpuq8p

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API account
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Question about Paid Apple Developer Account and Spotify iOS SKD.

PlanFreeCountryPolandDeviceiPhone 12 Pro Max (Physical device)Operating SystemiOS 18.5My Question or IssueHi!Does anybody know if I need paid apple developer account to use iOS Spotify SKD?I just wanna build some apps integrating Spotify features and...

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Plan Free Country Poland Device iPhone 12 Pro Max (Physical device) Operating System iOS 18.5 My Question or Issue Hi! Does anybody know if I need paid apple developer account to use iOS ...

Ximzend

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Endpoint to show socials

Hi, is it possible to see other external URLs, such as facebook/instagram using this endpoint? Users > Get Current User's ProfileI tried testing it and it looks like it only shows the user's spotify url. Many thanks.

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Hi, is it possible to see other external URLs, such as facebook/instagram using this endpoint? Users > Get Current User's Profile I tried testing it and it looks like it only shows the user's spo...

Ximzend

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