On Wednesday afternoon, Spotify users worldwide faced significant streaming issues, with over 48,000 reports logged on Downdetector. The outage peaked in the UK around 1:30 PM, shortly after problems began. Spotify confirmed their awareness of the issue through X but didn't elaborate on the cause or potential restoration timeline. Many users faced difficulties with streaming, searching for music, and navigating the app while still being able to play downloaded tracks. The disruption sparked user frustration, particularly for those whose routines, like exercising or studying, were interrupted.
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported streaming issues, with more than 48,000 outage reports globally, particularly affecting search functions and app responsiveness.
Spotify acknowledged the issues via X, stating they were investigating the problems but did not provide details on the cause or the duration of outages.
Users experienced difficulties such as inability to view artists, a non-functional search, and app timeouts, leading to disruptions in daily activities like workouts and study.
Despite the issues, users could still play downloaded music, but live streaming and browsing functionality were significantly hindered during the outage.
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