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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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thlucas

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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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Clear rate limit for new app

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacbook Pro M1Operating SystemTahoe My Question or IssueDuring testing of a new app, the rate limit was triggered and started at 600s. After they expired, it again reset to 600s. And then to 17hours! The code is set to abid...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro M1 Operating System Tahoe   My Question or Issue During testing of a new app, the rate limit was triggered and started at 600s.  After ...

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Can't access my public playlist via web api

PlanPremiumCountryGhanaDevice(Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10) My Question or IssueI am about to go crazy here. I have tried every script you can think off. Set the right scopes, store refresh token, even used client credentials and STI...

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  Plan Premium Country Ghana Device (Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10)   My Question or Issue I am about to go crazy here. I have tried every script you can think ...

Ximzend

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"playlist"
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Solved!! Extended quota was approved, but cannot find "Extension Requests"

My Question or IssueOur team just got an email from spotify sw integrations, saying that "We are pleased to let you know that your Partner Application has progressed to the next stage." It instructs us to "Press "Extension Requests" and follow the in...

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My Question or Issue Our team just got an email from spotify sw integrations, saying that "We are pleased to let you know that your Partner Application has progressed to the next stage." It instruct...

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Unable to delete disabled/blocked app from dashboard

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 ProOperating SystemmacOS My Question or IssueHello,My app (Client ID: bc763e1efa0d42239e0e7e0710768aa9) has been disabled and blocked due to a coding mistake (now fixed). The Edit and Delete buttons ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Pro Operating System macOS   My Question or Issue Hello, My app (Client ID: bc763e1efa0d42239e0e7e0710768aa9) has been dis...

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Request to upgrade my Spotify app to a Standard app tier

PlanPremiumCountryUK DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueMy developer dashboard only allows me to create Basic Information apps, even when following the documented creation flow. I need to create a Standard App so I can access the ...

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Plan Premium Country UK   Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue My developer dashboard only allows me to create Basic Information apps, even when followin...

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Song vs Song Sports League (SvS)

Our league requires artists to use Spotify/Apple Music-listed songs. Is there a way to have it so that songs that are used are not the preview version? I would like the songs to be able to be played in their entirety.

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Our league requires artists to use Spotify/Apple Music-listed songs. Is there a way to have it so that songs that are used are not the preview version? I would like the songs to be able to be played ...

rogerwick

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Feature Request
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Wrong timestamps "played_at" for items at API endpoint "recently-played"

According to docs, the API endpoint Get Recently Played Tracks is supposed to return max. 50 items each with a property played_at, that cointains the date and time the track was played.Since recently these timestamps are off for almost all tracks. It...

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According to docs, the API endpoint Get Recently Played Tracks is supposed to return max. 50 items each with a property played_at, that cointains the date and time the track was played. ...

HodgeStar

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Why embed playlist displays page not found

I am copying/looking at the share playlist with embed code and the result is "Page not found" - what might be the problem?

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I am copying/looking at the share playlist with embed code and the result is "Page not found" - what might be the problem?

Francesco08

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Solved!! GET PLAYLISTS ENDPOINT isn't working

Programming Language(Python)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or Issue:I am making requests through the get playlists endpoint with the aiohttp library, but when i try to fetch the tracks (songs) data of a public playlists, it comes with basic...

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Programming Language (Python) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue: I am making requests through the get playlists endpoint with the aiohttp library, but when i try to...

parker17

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App Status: Disabled and Blocked - Client ID: eb448140fa6c4d3cb338bdd7a33f8c56

My app that I use for personal use on my Logitech Media server has been blocked. I haven't done anything new - I've been using that app ID with LMS since December. Use of Spotify in my Logitech Media Server is really my last reason for keeping an acc...

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My app that I use for personal use on my Logitech Media server has been blocked. I haven't done anything new - I've been using that app ID with LMS since December. Use of Spotify in my Logitech Media...

SpottyAirPlay

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Persistent 403 on playlist items endpoint for own playlists (same token works for /me and /me/playli

Hello Spotify Developer Support,I consistently get HTTP 403 on:GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/items(and also /tracks for comparison)With the same token:- GET /v1/me -> 200- GET /v1/me/playlists -> 200Scopes include:- playlist-read-private- playlist-...

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Hello Spotify Developer Support, I consistently get HTTP 403 on: GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/items (and also /tracks for comparison) With the same token: - GET /v1/me -> 200 - GET /v1/me...

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Request for Extended API Access for AI-Based Spotify Thesis Project

Hello,I am currently developing an AI-powered music assistant as part of my university thesis project, focused on enhancing the way users interact with Spotify through intelligent analysis, recommendations, and conversational interaction.At this stag...

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Hello, I am currently developing an AI-powered music assistant as part of my university thesis project, focused on enhancing the way users interact with Spotify through intelligent analysis, recomme...

Ximzend

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Request to review and unblock my Spotify Developer app

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueHello Spotify Support Team,My Spotify Developer app appears to have been disabled and blocked. I would like to ask if your team could review the app and let me know...

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Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Support Team, My Spotify Developer app appears to have been disabled and blocked...

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Dev Mode vs User Requirements - how to move forward?

Plan: PremiumCountry: Brazil-Hi everyone, I’m building a Spotify-integrated app where users must connect their own accounts to use the core features.We’re currently stuck in dev mode (limited to ~5 users), but the approval process seems to require re...

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Plan: Premium Country: Brazil - Hi everyone, I’m building a Spotify-integrated app where users must connect their own accounts to use the core features. We’re currently stuck in dev mod...

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Programmatic Podcast Submission / One-click Distribution for Hosting Platforms

We are building a podcast hosting platform where creators can create and manage their shows directly within our system.Our goal is to enable a one-click distribution experience to Spotify, similar to what some hosting providers appear to offer from a...

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We are building a podcast hosting platform where creators can create and manage their shows directly within our system. Our goal is to enable a one-click distribution experience to Spotify, similar ...

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Spotify api don't return informations

Hello everyone,I’m currently experiencing an issue with the Spotify API where the “recently played” endpoint does not seem to return any data. I’ve verified my authentication and scopes, and everything appears to be configured correctly, but the resp...

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Hello everyone, I’m currently experiencing an issue with the Spotify API where the “recently played” endpoint does not seem to return any data. I’ve verified my authentication and scopes, and everyt...

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Extended API Access for early-stage production apps

Hello, I am the developer of Apollo, a music-driven social discovery application that integrates with the Spotify Web API. Apollo uses Spotify-authorized data such as top artists, top tracks, and recently played content to personalize recommendations...

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Hello,   I am the developer of Apollo, a music-driven social discovery application that integrates with the Spotify Web API.   Apollo uses Spotify-authorized data such as top artists, t...

JBayudz

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Superuser Contribution How Spotify’s New API Rules Are Killing Independent and small teams of Devs

Hello everyone, I’m Héctor Pérez Ledesma, and I’ve watched in disbelief as Spotify’s latest Web API changes rolled out on May 15th—changes that feel less like responsible stewardship and more like a bulldozer running over the very community that made...

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Hello everyone,   I’m Héctor Pérez Ledesma, and I’ve watched in disbelief as Spotify’s latest Web API changes rolled out on May 15th—changes that feel less like responsible stewardship and mor...

csmith1188

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Using Spotify in games: what is actually allowed under the policy?

I’m thinking of building a board game (inspired by Hitster, but with a different gameplay concept), and I’m trying to understand what is allowed under Spotify’s policies regarding games and quizzes. From what I understand, the policy states that Spot...

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I’m thinking of building a board game (inspired by Hitster, but with a different gameplay concept), and I’m trying to understand what is allowed under Spotify’s policies regarding games and quizzes. ...

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Feature request: server-side duplicate prevention for Add Items to Playlist

Hi Spotify Web API team, I am developing an application that utilizes the "Add Items to Playlist" endpoint:POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/itemsOne recurring problem is that the endpoint provides no way to prevent duplicate tracks from being inserte...

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Hi Spotify Web API team,   I am developing an application that utilizes the "Add Items to Playlist" endpoint: POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/items One recurring problem is that the endpoin...

Inzanity

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