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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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[URGENT HELP] Error 429 Web API after recent changes.

Hello,I’ve been using the Spotify Web API in my web app primarily for searching albums. It was working fine initially, but after recent changes, it stopped working unless the account had a Premium subscription. After upgrading to Premium, the functio...

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Hello, I’ve been using the Spotify Web API in my web app primarily for searching albums. It was working fine initially, but after recent changes, it stopped working unless the account had a Premiu...

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Policy clarification request for a Turkish music timeline party game (Kaset)

I am building Kaset, a Turkish-language music timeline party game focused on Turkish songs. The product is in prototype stage; before implementing anything with Spotify, I want to clarify the policy boundary.Kaset would not host, cache, download, pro...

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I am building Kaset, a Turkish-language music timeline party game focused on Turkish songs. The product is in prototype stage; before implementing anything with Spotify, I want to clarify the policy ...

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How should I correctly handle Spotify Web API 429 rate limits?

Hi, I am a student building a small web project using the Spotify Web API. I am currently testing locally, and sometimes my app receives this error:Spotify request failed (429)I understand that 429 means the app is making too many requests too quickl...

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Hi, I am a student building a small web project using the Spotify Web API. I am currently testing locally, and sometimes my app receives this error: Spotify request failed (429) I understand t...

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Web Playback SDK behavior inside WKWebView on iOS

PlanPremiumCountryVN, JPDevice(iPhone X....)Operating System(iOS 18, iOS 26) My Question or IssueHello Spotify development team,We are integrating the Spotify Web Playback SDK inside WKWebView in a native iOS application.We would like your support re...

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Plan Premium Country VN, JP Device (iPhone X....) Operating System (iOS 18, iOS 26)   My Question or Issue Hello Spotify development team, We are integrating the Spotify Web Playback ...

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Solved!! Persistent HTTP 403 on /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/items (same token works for /v1/me and /v1/me/pla

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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Quota Extension Request tab missing from Dashboard after May 2025 update

PlanPremium DuoCountrySouth KoreaDeviceWindows PC (Chrome Browser)Operating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueHello,I am a university student in South Korea developing a project called "OrangeBeats", a web application that converts YouTube playlist...

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Plan Premium Duo Country South Korea Device Windows PC (Chrome Browser) Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hello, I am a university student in South Korea developing a project...

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Commercial venue song request application using Spotify Queue API

We are evaluating a Spotify integration similar to products such as Rekwest.Scenario:- A venue (bar, restaurant, event organizer) connects its own Spotify Premium account using Spotify OAuth.- Guests submit song requests through a QR-code based inter...

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We are evaluating a Spotify integration similar to products such as Rekwest. Scenario: - A venue (bar, restaurant, event organizer) connects its own Spotify Premium account using Spotify OAuth. - ...

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[Ads API] Aggregate_reports by ad account id

Plan: Running AdsCountry: NetherlandsQuestion / IssueWhen using the /ad_accounts/{ad_account_id}/aggregate_reports endpoint, I’m unable to retrieve any data when the granularity parameter is set to DAY. However, the same request works correctly when ...

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Plan: Running Ads Country: Netherlands Question / Issue When using the /ad_accounts/{ad_account_id}/aggregate_reports endpoint, I’m unable to retrieve any data when the granularity parameter is se...

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Superuser Contribution 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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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...

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Spotify Developer app

Country: United StatesDevice: Windows 11 PCOperating System: Windows 11My Question or Issue:I deleted a Spotify Developer app, but my account still shows that I have 1 app in development. Because of this, I cannot create a new app. I have already tri...

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  Country: United States Device: Windows 11 PC Operating System: Windows 11 My Question or Issue: I deleted a Spotify Developer app, but my account still shows that I have 1 app in develo...

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Android Spotify SDK

Hi,I am looking for a developer who already has access to a working Spotify Developer Dashboard to create a Spotify Developer app and generate a Client ID for integrating the Spotify Android App Remote SDK.The requirements are very simple:- create th...

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Hi, I am looking for a developer who already has access to a working Spotify Developer Dashboard to create a Spotify Developer app and generate a Client ID for integrating the Spotify Android App Re...

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Folder API legalty question

Can I legally, personal-use only, automate the folder browser API from an external program?I need to upload my local library into Spotify. However, my files are structured on folders/playlists/songs, not just playlists/songs as the official WebAPI ex...

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Can I legally, personal-use only, automate the folder browser API from an external program? I need to upload my local library into Spotify. However, my files are structured on folders/playlists/so...

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Policy clarification request for a Turkish music timeline party game (Kaset)

I am building Kaset, a Turkish-language music timeline party game focused on Turkish songs. The product is in prototype stage; before implementing anything with Spotify, I want to clarify the policy boundary.Kaset would not host, cache, download, pro...

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I am building Kaset, a Turkish-language music timeline party game focused on Turkish songs. The product is in prototype stage; before implementing anything with Spotify, I want to clarify the policy ...

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Request to clear slots / App creation limit reached due to blocked apps

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceLenovo Legion 5 (2021)Operating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueHello,I am trying to start a new development project, but I have reached my maximum app creation limit.My dashboard currently contains old, disabled/blocked...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Lenovo Legion 5 (2021) Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hello, I am trying to start a new development project, but I have reached my maximum a...

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How to Apply for Extended Quota

After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button. I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere. Is this page outdated? If not, how do I submit a request? I'd provid...

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After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button.   I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere.  &...

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Individual dev from Israel built a working educational app — stuck in the quota wall with no busines

I'm a solo developer from Israel. I built PsychoLyrics — a companion app that helps Israeli students prepare for the Psychometric Entrance Test (Israel's university entrance exam) by learning English vocabulary through music they already listen to on...

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I'm a solo developer from Israel. I built PsychoLyrics — a companion app that helps Israeli students prepare for the Psychometric Entrance Test (Israel's university entrance exam) by learning En...

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Request for Clarification Regarding Moodefy.io Quota Extension Review

Hello Spotify Software Integrations Team,Thank you for reviewing our application for Moodefy.io.We understand and respect your decision, and we appreciate the time taken to evaluate our request.Moodefy.io is currently an early-stage beta product focu...

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Hello Spotify Software Integrations Team, Thank you for reviewing our application for Moodefy.io. We understand and respect your decision, and we appreciate the time taken to evaluate our req...

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Enterprise Open Access partnership use case – guidance requested

Hi Spotify team, We are exploring an enterprise use case for Spotify Open Access and would appreciate guidance on the partnership process. We are a regulated financial institution, (details on request), looking to distribute private podcast content t...

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Hi Spotify team, We are exploring an enterprise use case for Spotify Open Access and would appreciate guidance on the partnership process. We are a regulated financial institution, (details on reques...

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Build Spotify API for Family Reunion

PlanFree/PremiumCountryDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have created a playlist for a family reunion and want to have the songs played from the play...

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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 I have created ...

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ProblemAs I was saying, there are many problems for free users. Afte Faced by Free and Premium Users

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAs I was saying, there are many problems for free users. When you listen to songs for some ti...

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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 As I wa...

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