Spotify outage disrupts service for thousands of users worldwide
TOI GLOBAL | Dec 15, 2025, 21:46 IST
Spotify experienced a widespread outage on Monday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the music streaming service, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector. Users reported problems logging in, loading the homepage, and playing songs, with many taking to social media platforms like X and Reddit to share their frustrations. Spotify acknowledged the issue in a post on X, saying it was aware of the problems and was working to fix them.
Spotify experienced a widespread outage on today, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to access the popular music streaming platform. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, users reported problems logging in, loading the homepage, and playing music, prompting frustration across social media platforms including X and Reddit.
Spotify acknowledged the disruption in a post on X, confirming it was aware of the issue and actively working to resolve it. By mid-morning in the United States, Downdetector had logged more than 31,000 outage reports, with additional disruptions reported internationally. Nearly 4,000 users in Canada and more than 10,000 users in the United Kingdom reported similar problems around the same time.
The outage appeared to affect both mobile and desktop users, though Spotify did not immediately provide details on the cause of the disruption or an estimated timeline for full restoration. As is typical with Downdetector data, the actual number of affected users may differ, as reports are based on voluntary user submissions.The service disruption also had a modest impact on the market, with shares of Spotify’s parent company falling approximately 2.4% during morning trading. The outage adds to growing scrutiny of major streaming platforms as consumers increasingly rely on them for daily entertainment and media access.
Spotify acknowledged the disruption in a post on X, confirming it was aware of the issue and actively working to resolve it. By mid-morning in the United States, Downdetector had logged more than 31,000 outage reports, with additional disruptions reported internationally. Nearly 4,000 users in Canada and more than 10,000 users in the United Kingdom reported similar problems around the same time.
The outage appeared to affect both mobile and desktop users, though Spotify did not immediately provide details on the cause of the disruption or an estimated timeline for full restoration. As is typical with Downdetector data, the actual number of affected users may differ, as reports are based on voluntary user submissions.The service disruption also had a modest impact on the market, with shares of Spotify’s parent company falling approximately 2.4% during morning trading. The outage adds to growing scrutiny of major streaming platforms as consumers increasingly rely on them for daily entertainment and media access.