Spotify is down

Spotify is currently experiencing widespread outages across the US and Europe, preventing users from loading or streaming music.
The issues are affecting the Spotify web player, desktop app, and iOS app, with some users reporting black screens or inability to play songs.
Downdetector reports a spike in US outages, while an outage map suggests the issues are impacting users globally.
It’s unclear what is causing the outages, and when regular service can be expected to be restored.
The Spotify Status account on X stated it was “aware of some issues” at 8:45AM ET and is currently investigating the problem.

Spotify is down according to widespread user reports across the US and Europe, with issues preventing the platform from loading or streaming music. At 8:45AM ET on Wednesday morning, the Spotify Status account on X said it was “aware of some issues” affecting the service right now, and is currently “checking them out.”

While most of the early outage reports were made in Europe, the issues have since escalated across the US. Downdetector is reporting a spike in US outages, and various colleagues at The Verge across the UK and US are currently unable to access the Spotify service. The outage map provided by ThousandEyes suggests the issues are impacting users globally.

The issues are affecting the Spotify web player, desktop app, and iOS app. Some desktop users are being met with a black screen that refuses to load entirely, while others are able to select songs, but are unable to play them. Some songs may be playable on iOS, but only if Spotify cached them before the outage.

It’s unclear what is causing the outages, or when users can expect regular service to be restored.

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Q. What is happening with Spotify?

A. According to widespread user reports, Spotify is experiencing issues that prevent it from loading or streaming music.

Q. Where are the early outage reports primarily coming from?

A. Most of the early outage reports were made in Europe, but the issues have since escalated across the US.

Q. How many users are affected by the outage?

A. The exact number of affected users is not specified, but it’s reported that various colleagues at The Verge across the UK and US are unable to access Spotify.

Q. What apps are being impacted by the outage?

A. The issues are affecting the Spotify web player, desktop app, and iOS app.

Q. How are some users experiencing the outage on their devices?

A. Some desktop users are being met with a black screen that refuses to load entirely, while others can select songs but cannot play them.

Q. Is it possible for some songs to be playable on iOS during the outage?

A. Yes, some songs may be playable on iOS if Spotify cached them before the outage.

Q. What is causing the outages?

A. The cause of the outages is currently unknown.

Q. When can users expect regular service to be restored?

A. It’s unclear when users can expect regular service to be restored.

Q. Is there any official statement from Spotify regarding the outage?

A. Yes, Spotify has stated that it is “aware of some issues” and is “checking them out.”

Q. How are users tracking the status of the outage?

A. Downdetector is reporting a spike in US outages, and ThousandEyes is providing an outage map that suggests the issues are impacting users globally.