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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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ThePodfather

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Spotify: Create an Indie Developer Tier & Restore Fair Access to the Web API

Petition Description https://c.org/fcrvHwKdCtSpotify, please create a fair and transparent access path for indie developers, students, and small teams.The recent Web API quota policy changes have effectively shut out individual developers and small p...

Roadie

📝Petition Description   https://c.org/fcrvHwKdCt Spotify, please create a fair and transparent access path for indie developers, students, and small teams. The recent Web API quota polic...

MattTheHuman

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Switching to Android Broadcast Intents due to 5 user limit

Hi everyone,I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music tastes.The app was nearly finished and ready for launch...

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Hi everyone, I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music ta...

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Can't use oauth scopes to read playlists?

I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard for my app, I read the FAQ which said I need to chec...

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I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard f...

Ximzend

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February 2026 API Changes Killed My First Public Project — Any Path Forward for Indie Developers?

I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot. I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot that notified music communities when their favorite artists dro...

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I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot.   I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot tha...

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Preciso de ajuda com a criação de aplicações

Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de criação de apps para hoje.Gostaria de saber se existe...

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Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de cr...

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Superuser Contribution Low number of requests leading to 429 response

I've been working with the Web API for the past few months and have never hit 429 responses. Today I opted to migrate my app early to force myself to adapt to the new API changes. Incredibly low rate limits are preventing me from accomplishing anythi...

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I've been working with the Web API for the past few months and have never hit 429 responses. Today I opted to migrate my app early to force myself to adapt to the new API changes. Incredibly low rate...

nic1305

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Idea: Spotify developer program

I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents like that of Anna's Archives are causing some strong r...

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I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents lik...

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Superuser Contribution 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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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 thought...

ImBurni

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unable to create app because there hs been to many apps made b my account recently

this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page. the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't work, the developer page doesn't work, but charging me for premium w...

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this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page.    the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't wo...

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Created APP yesterday, Deleted it today and wanted to recreate it - You have created too many apps!

I am just starting my app. I created it yesterday and since I was getting a 429 since yesterday looking up 1 Track! I decided to delete my App and start again with a clean slate just in case. I deleted the App (now I have 0 Apps) I went back to add o...

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I am just starting my app. I created it yesterday and since I was getting a 429 since yesterday looking up 1 Track! I decided to delete my App and start again with a clean slate just in case. I delet...

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Solved!! unable to access a top 50 - ... playlist

I tried this website https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-playlists-items and every time i put in a playlist id from a Top 50 playlist, it would always appear 404 resource not found. However, when i use another public pla...

Casual Listener

I tried this website https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-playlists-items and every time i put in a playlist id from a Top 50 playlist, it would always appear 4...

Ximzend

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Superuser Contribution “Forgot Which Spotify Account Owns My Developer App (Have Client ID & Secret)”

Hello,I’m trying to access a Spotify Developer App I created in the past, but I’ve forgotten which Spotify account/email I used.Here’s what I have:Client IDClient SecretI do not remember the Spotify account or email that was used to create this app. ...

Visitor

Hello, I’m trying to access a Spotify Developer App I created in the past, but I’ve forgotten which Spotify account/email I used. Here’s what I have: Client ID Client Secret I do not remem...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution Song request platform

I am planning to build a platform where guests on a party easily can drop song requests at the DJ Now, i am aware of the use of spotify by DJ's so I'm planning to just use the search API to be up to date all the time and send the request to the DJ as...

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I am planning to build a platform where guests on a party easily can drop song requests at the DJ    Now, i am aware of the use of spotify by DJ's so I'm planning to just use the search A...

ThePodfather

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Request to Enable Production Mode for Spotify App – iQuQ

Dear Spotify Developer Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request the enablement of Production Mode for our application, currently registered under our Spotify Developer account. Our application has successfull...

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Dear Spotify Developer Support Team,   I hope this message finds you well.   I am writing to formally request the enablement of Production Mode for our application, currently registered...

burakovant

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Clarification About Publishing Public App Using Web API & Web Playback SDK

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello Spotify Developer Team,We are developing a public web application using the Spotify...

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Plan Free/Premium Country India Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hello Sp...

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Screensaver windows

I have developed a Spotify screen saver that displays current playing track with artist track album cover etc PlanFree/PremiumCountryUK Device Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue

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I have developed a Spotify screen saver that displays current playing track with artist track album cover etc  Plan Free/Premium Country UK   Device   Operating System Windows...

ribezaz

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App Extension Question

As a individual developer I want my app to be accessed by anyone without the need of whitelist. But as written in the documents 250k monthly users needed to extend the app. I think I'm making a mistake because how can an app with 5 user limit can rea...

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As a individual developer I want my app to be accessed by anyone without the need of whitelist. But as written in the documents 250k monthly users needed to extend the app. I think I'm making a mista...

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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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Why Are Individual Developers Completely Locked Out of Extended Quota?

So let’s be clear!With the new quota policy, individual developers are effectively locked out of building anything serious on the Spotify Web API.No extended quota.No public launch path.No indie tier.No transparency about alternatives, even informing...

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So let’s be clear! With the new quota policy, individual developers are effectively locked out of building anything serious on the Spotify Web API. No extended quota. No public launch path. ...

Guilty_Bird_3123

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401 No Token Provided Python

I have been developing playlist tracker so that I can see the changes my loved playlists. In my development I get same error whenever I tried to use playlist_items function. I clear the cache files but no changes at all. I couldn't fix the issue here...

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I have been developing playlist tracker so that I can see the changes my loved playlists. In my development I get same error whenever I tried to use playlist_items function.  I clear the cach...

jonathang09

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