Spotify Faces Widespread Service Outage Affecting Millions of Users

On April 16, 2025, Spotify users worldwide reported significant technical issues, with over 48,000 complaints initially documented on Downdetector. Users faced difficulties accessing the app and website, including problems with streaming music and using search functions. By mid-morning, reports showed a decrease in outages to around 20,000. Spotify confirmed awareness of the situation, assuring users that a fix was in progress and denying any security hack claims. Users expressed frustration, and some considered switching to competitor platforms amid the ongoing issues.