"We're aware of some issues right now with the app and are checking them out! - Spotify Status (@SpotifyStatus) May 12, 2026"
"A spike in issues began around noon ET, according to user reports sent to DownDetector. It doesn't appear to be a total outage. I was eventually able to get tunes playing while writing this, but it took several minutes of the screen staying blank before my playlist loaded in. Your mileage may vary at this time."
Spotify reported some issues affecting the app and did not provide a timeline for full restoration. A spike in reported problems began around noon ET. The service did not appear to be a complete outage. Some users experienced delays where the screen stayed blank for several minutes before playlists loaded. Playback eventually worked for at least some users while writing, but performance varied by user at the time. Spotify continued checking the issues as they were reported and monitored.
Read at Engadget
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