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Thousands of Spotify users say they are having trouble using the app amid a major outage
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Updated 14:40, 19 Jun 2026
Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming service, has gone down across the UK this afternoon, leaving thousands of music lovers furious.
The majority of customers (57%) are having trouble accessing the app, while others are reporting problems with the platform's audio streaming service.
Some users have been unable to log in altogether, according to Downdetector.
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Today 14:40 BST
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An earlier Spotify outage which prevented thousands from accessing the app has now been repaired. Our live blog is now closed.
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Today 14:37 BST
Issues repaired
Spotify says it has now repaired the issues which left thousands of users unable to use its app this afternoon.
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Today 14:31 BST
Dramatic fall in number of reports
Almost 3,000 Spotify customers logged complaints about the app earlier this afternoon. This number has now dropped to 65.
Today 14:30 BST
Spotify warns the outage may affect 'subscription status, account deletion and login'
Spotify has released a further statement explaining today's outage.
It reads: "Hey folks! We're currently looking into an issue that is affecting some of our services and you may have noticed some things looking out of order on your accounts.
"In case you're experiencing login issues, odd changes to your subscription status, you're having troubles with account deletion or other services, this is likely related to the current situation.
"We thank you for the patience while we're looking into this. We'll keep you posted."
Today 14:26 BST
Where are users facing problems?
Spotify customers up and down the UK have reported problems with the audio streaming app today.
The majority of the complaints are coming from London, Manchester and Birmingham.
Users in multiple areas have reported problems(Image: Downdetector)
Today 14:24 BST
Spotify working for some
Some Spotify profiles appear to be up and running again, but the outage is still ongoing for many.
One user, posting to Downdetector said: "BACK UP GUYSS," while another wrote: "Down again."
Today 14:18 BST
Customers kicked out of their accounts
Some Spotify customers have reported being logged out of their accounts and are struggling to get back in. Spotify says it is looking into the problem.
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Today 14:14 BST
Graph shows huge spike in complaints
A huge spike in the number of issues reported with the Spotify app can be seen on a Downdetector graph. According to the wesbite, the outage appears to have started shortly after 1pm.
The outage appears to have started shortly after 1pm(Image: Downdetector)
Today 14:11 BST
Spotify Premium users demand refunds
Furious Spotify customers who pay for a premium subscription have demanded they get their money back as services remain disrupted due to an outage.
"How about you return some money to customers for app not working correctly. What am I paying premium for???," one fumed on X.
Another said: "Always the same! Is this what we're praying premium for????????"
Spotify Premium in the UK starts at £5.99 per month for students and £12.99 per month for adults.
Today 14:07 BST
'We're aware of some issues right now,' Spotify says
Spotify says it is looking into issues affecting the platform this afternoon.
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Today 14:05 BST
Spotify down for thousands
The Spotify app is down for thousands of UK customers at the moment.
The majority of users (57%) are having trouble accessing the app, while others are reporting problems with the platform's audio streaming service. Some users say they are unable to log in.
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