New Delhi: Popular music streaming service Spotify experienced a service disruption on Sunday, leaving over 40,000 users, primarily in the United States, unable to access their favorite tunes. The outage, which began around Sunday morning and lasted for approximately three hours, caused frustration for many music lovers.
According to Downdetector.com, a website that tracks online service outages, user reports peaked at over 40,000 during the height of the disruption. Users reported various issues, including the inability to stream new content, problems accessing playlists, and music playback stopping unexpectedly.
Fortunately, Spotify’s technical teams were able to resolve the issue within a few hours. By 3 PM ET, Downdetector reported less than 600 users still experiencing difficulties. Spotify acknowledged the outage on social media, stating, “Everything’s looking much better now!”
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While the cause of the outage remains unknown, Spotify has not yet responded to requests for comment. This incident highlights the importance of reliable streaming platforms, especially for users who heavily rely on music for entertainment and productivity.
Despite the outage, Spotify continues to enjoy strong growth. In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported a rise in paying subscribers to a staggering 246 million.
