Thousands report Spotify problems around the world
Briefly

Spotify experienced significant user-reported outages, with over 20,000 reports of issues on Downdetector, particularly affecting users in the US and Europe. From approximately 13:30 GMT, many users were unable to search for music or view artist information, receiving error messages instead. However, those who had downloaded music prior to the issues reported that they could still play their saved songs. Spotify noted their awareness of the situation and is actively monitoring it to resolve the problems.
Tens of thousands of Spotify users worldwide reported issues with the app, particularly with searching for music and viewing artists, resulting in significant service disruption.
Downdetector showed that over 20,000 users reported problems with Spotify, particularly around 13:30 GMT, indicating a widespread service outage affecting users globally.
Spotify acknowledged the issues on social media, stating, 'We're aware of some issues right now and are checking them out,' highlighting their response to user concerns.
Despite the downtime, users could still play music that had been downloaded onto their devices, although major functions like searching were affected.
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