Spotify Restores Service After Global Outage Affects Millions

Spotify experienced a global service outage on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the music streaming platform. Users worldwide reported difficulties accessing Spotify's app and website starting in the morning hours. Many encountered error messages or were unable to load playlists and songs. The company acknowledged the issue through its official channels, stating that they were aware of the problems and were investigating the matter. Spotify later confirmed that the outage was not the result of a security hack. By the afternoon, Spotify announced that the issues had been resolved and that services were back to normal. Users confirmed they were once again able to access their music and podcasts without difficulty.