Spotify is down with issues related to desktop and web player reported.

16:50, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 16:53, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

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Spotify is down, according to account users, as problem reports surge across the US.

As per DownDetector, hundreds of users have reported issues with their accounts.

Searches for issues with Spotify's Web Player have also risen.

On social media, users are claiming the desktop version is not responding, with the web player not functional.

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10 mins ago16:50 Charlie Bradley

User reports issues with Spotify app 'locking up'

One user has said his app is "locking up."

Yes\u2014it keeps locking up on me, and I literally have to power my iPad all the way down, and then back up again. Gonna try deleting and reinstalling the app.

\u2014 Sonny (@DefntlyMiamiVce) August 5, 2026

11 mins ago16:49 Charlie Bradley

Frustrated users take to social media

Some frustrated Spotify users have reported issues on X.

bruh spotify desktop down

\u2014 Peter Parkimkim (@nizuare) August 5, 2026

12 mins ago16:48 Charlie Bradley

More reports of issues

StatusIsDown reports: "Spotify is reportedly down for some listeners right now. Are you one of them?"

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15 mins ago16:45 Charlie Bradley

Issue with Spotify Web Player reported

As per DownDetector, hundreds of users have reported issues with their accounts.

Searches for issues with Spotify's Web Player have also risen.