By Hash Techs 
Spotify, the leading music streaming service globally, has taken action against altered applications that offer free premium features. By modifying the API access to only the official app, Spotify effectively halted the functioning of unauthorized versions like the modified Spotify. This move stirred controversy on social media.
What you should be aware of:
- Over 40,000 users experienced issues with Spotify according to reports on the Downdetector site.
- Modified applications will display messages such as “This playlist has no content.”
- Modifying users might not be able to use Spotify Wrapped 2024 and could face a ban.
What occurred?
Spotify has modified its technical structure to block unauthorized apps, causing disruptions for users of pirated Spotify apps.
Spotify is keeping track of accounts that have utilized these applications and may impose penalties, such as permanent bans. The company is getting ready for Spotify Wrapped, a yearly occasion that sparks significant user interaction on the platform, prompting the streaming service to enhance its anti-piracy measures.
This year contained multitudes. So will your Wrapped. Coming Soon. #SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/Po2764Ppyv
— Spotify (@Spotify) November 27, 2024
This year, a large number of songs were included. Your Wrapped is on its way. Coming soon. #SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/Po2764Ppyv
Users on social networks were not happy about the news. Approximately 40,000 users also expressed dissatisfaction with the service on DownDetector, an online service monitoring platform.
Those who used altered apps are advised by the company to switch to the official version.