Spotify outage leaves thousands unable to access music app worldwide
Spotify is currently facing significant outages, leaving numerous users unable to access the popular music streaming app. Reports of playback issues and error messages surged starting around 1:51 PM GMT on December 15, 2025.
Details of the Spotify Outage
According to Downdetector, around 10,000 users in the UK have reported problems. The majority of complaints—81%—are associated with the Spotify mobile app. Other issues include 11% related to the website and 8% linked to server connection difficulties.
Messages from Spotify
Spotify’s Status X account acknowledged the ongoing issues, stating, “We’re aware of some problems right now and are checking them out!” Users have primarily reported problems while trying to search for or stream music through the app. However, offline songs and audiobooks are still accessible, indicating that the disruption may be server-related.
User Reactions
- Many users took to social media to express their frustration, citing interruptions during workouts and personal “jamming sessions.”
- One user remarked, “I’m paying too much for this not to work,” while another humorously added, “Can you hurry up, I am sitting here alone with my thoughts.”
- Frustration peaked as users encountered three loading dots upon accessing home and search screens within the app.
Background of the Incident
This outage follows a trend of recent service interruptions affecting major platforms. Previous issues were linked to Cloudflare, which impacted various apps, including Spotify. Notably, this current situation seems localized to Spotify, as other major services are operating normally.
Understanding Downdetector
Downdetector serves as a platform for users to report outages. It identifies problems when reports exceed the usual volume for specific times. Thus, the total number of affected users may be higher than what is logged on the site.
As of now, Spotify has not provided a timeline for the resolution of these issues. Users continue to wait for updates on when the service will return to normal functionality.
