Spotify

View Spotify music catalog, manage users' libraries, get recommendations and more

MusicAuth: OAuthHTTPS: YesCORS: unknownStatus: alive

Last verified: April 1, 2026

Getting Started

This API uses OAuth for authentication, which is more involved than a simple API key but provides better security, especially when accessing user data.

Register your app — Create an application on the API provider's developer portal to get a Client ID and Client Secret.
Implement the OAuth flow — Redirect users to the provider's authorization page, where they grant permission to your app.
Exchange the code — After authorization, you'll receive a code that you exchange for an access token.
Use the token — Include the access token in the Authorization header of your API requests.

OAuth is commonly used by APIs that access personal data (like social media accounts). Many libraries exist to simplify the OAuth flow in every major programming language.

CORS Support

CORS support for this API is unknown. If you get cross-origin errors in the browser, try calling the API from your server instead.

Quick Example

// Using cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" https://beta.developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/

// Using JavaScript fetch()
const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN' }
});
const data = await response.json();

About Spotify

Spotify is a free API in the Music category. It uses OAuth for authentication, which provides secure access to user-specific data. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and has unknown CORS support — test from your environment to confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What music data can I get from Spotify?

Spotify is a music API that may provide data about artists, albums, tracks, genres, lyrics, audio features, or playlists. The exact data depends on the API's scope — some focus on metadata, others on audio analysis or streaming. Check the documentation for available endpoints and data fields.

Can I search for songs or artists with Spotify?

Most music APIs offer search endpoints where you can look up tracks by title, artist, album, or genre. Spotify likely supports some form of search — check the API documentation for query parameters and filtering options. Some music APIs also support searching by audio fingerprint or melody.

Does Spotify provide audio previews or streaming URLs?

Audio preview availability depends on the API's licensing agreements. Some music APIs provide 30-second preview clips, while others focus purely on metadata (artist info, track listings, release dates). Streaming URLs are typically restricted to APIs from major platforms. Check Spotify's terms of service and other Music APIs for your specific needs.

Is Spotify free to use?

Yes, Spotify is listed as a free public API. You will need to register an application to get OAuth credentials, but access is free. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.

Is Spotify still working in 2026?

Yes! According to our most recent health check (Spotify's last ping: 2026-04-01 13:42:27), this API is responding normally. We periodically verify all listed APIs to ensure they are still online and functioning.