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Is Spotify down? Users face app malfunctions and streaming issues

Spotify is facing significant issues, with 94% of users reporting problems using the app. Additionally, 5% are dissatisfied with audio streaming.

Updated on: Nov 18, 2025 07:29 PM IST
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Spotify is down: Numerous customers have complained that they can't use the Spotify app, which prevents them from listening to their music.

Spotify is down (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (AFP)
Spotify is down (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (AFP)

Approximately 94% of users reported problems with the app, while an additional 5% expressed dissatisfaction with audio streaming.

Around 1% of users reported experiencing issues with the website.

One user brought attention to the problem by writing: “I go to listen to a podcast and it completely closes the app.”

Roughly 94% of users have complained about the Spotify app.

Downdetector reports that another person said, “I keep getting logged out for no reason.”

Spotify reacts as users report issues

Many Spotify users have reported issues with the music streaming service on X, formerly Twitter.

“Is Spotify down for anyone else?” asked one user. "Like I cannot open the app."

Meanwhile, Spotify in a statement on X said, “We're looking into this at the moment.”

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Downdetector reports Spotify outage

Early in the morning, Downdetector recorded over 900 reports of the outage. On November 18, at around 1:57 AM, the chart displays 13 reports compared to a baseline of 10. This is followed by a sharp increase in the morning. The red outage curve confirms a broad interruption by showing much higher-than-normal troubles throughout the day. Reports persisted throughout the day, indicating that consumers in all areas were still facing issues.

Downdetector enables users of popular platforms like X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Virgin Media, and others to report issues with the services.

The site record an event only when there are substantially more issue complaints than usual for that time of day.

Also Read: Is X down right now? Users report issues amid Cloudflare, OpenAI outages

Other websites, social media platforms face issues

Downdetector reports that in addition to Spotify, other platforms like X have been encountering problems. The following websites have been reported on the outage tracking service, while it is unknown if they are all connected to the same issue:

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Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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