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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Spotify experiences widespread outage, many users unable to search or play music
Spotify suffered a major service interruption that prevented many users from searching for songs and using certain app features.
The outage began shortly before 3 p.m. UK time, according to Down Detector. It affected specific functions on the mobile app, while some desktop users still reported normal operation. Spotify confirmed the issue on its X account, saying staff were investigating. The platform serves roughly 800 million users in 184 countries, including 300 million paid subscribers.
Why it matters
Spotify's outage affects millions of listeners worldwide, disrupting music streaming and highlighting the platform's technical vulnerabilities.
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