Spotify down for many users: Majority report app issues, Downdetector spikes past 900 reports
Spotify is facing a major outage, with Downdetector showing more than 900 reports at peak. Most users report problems with the app, while audio streaming and website issues remain limited.
Key problems faced by users
According to Downdetector data displayed in the screenshot, most users are reporting issues with the Spotify app. Around 93% of the complaints are related to the app not loading or failing to function as expected. About 6% of users face audio streaming problems, while 1% report issues with the website. The outage has caused users to experience abrupt disruptions when trying to stream music or access playlists.
What Downdetector data shows
The outage spiked sharply in the early hours, with Downdetector crossing 900 reports at peak. At around 1:57 AM on November 18, the chart shows 13 reports against a baseline of 10, followed by a rapid rise through the morning. The red outage curve indicates significantly higher-than-normal issues throughout the day, confirming a widespread disruption. Reports continued steadily into the afternoon, suggesting that users across regions were still experiencing problems.
No official response yet
Spotify has not issued an official statement regarding the cause of the outage or when services will return to normal. The company’s social channels and status page have not reflected any updates at the time of writing. Users continue to check Downdetector for real-time information while waiting for the service to stabilise.
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