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by Spotify AB ✓ Verified · Music & Audio

4.4 (34.2M) · 34,200,000 reviews

A music, podcast and audiobook streaming app with free and paid plans.

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Package com.spotify.music
Latest Version v8.9.74.568
File Size 61.8 MB
Requires Android Android 5.0+
Last Updated 20 August 2026
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Developer
Spotify AB
Current version
8.9.74.568
File size
61.8 MB
Requires Android
5.0 or later
Version updated
20 August 2026
Category
Music & Audio
Price
Free, with paid options
License
Free with ads; Premium subscription
Ads
Ads on the free plan
Package name
com.spotify.music
User rating
4.4 (34.2M)
Official website
spotify.com

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How to Download & Install Spotify APK

Need help setting up Spotify? Follow our detailed installation guide covering unknown source permissions, file hash verification (com.spotify.music), and fixes for common Android errors.

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What Spotify does

Spotify streams music, podcasts and audiobooks. Its recommendation features, such as personalised playlists and radio based on a song, are why many people stay with it.

On the free plan you get ads between songs and limited skips. On phones, some free accounts can only shuffle playlists instead of picking any song. Premium removes ads, allows downloads for offline listening and lets you play songs in any order.

Spotify Connect lets you control playback on speakers, TVs and computers from your phone. You can also adjust audio streaming quality in settings to save mobile data when listening away from Wi-Fi.

Who it's for

Music listeners who want a large catalogue and personalised playlists, and people who keep music and podcasts in one app.

Main features

  • Large music, podcast and audiobook catalogue
  • Personalised playlists and recommendations
  • Offline downloads on Premium
  • Spotify Connect for speakers and TVs
  • Shared playlists

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Strong recommendations
  • Works on many speakers and devices

Cons

  • Free plan has ads and playback limits
  • Downloads require a paid plan

Compatibility and download information

Spotify needs Android 5.0 or later. The current version we've recorded is 8.9.74.568, released 20 August 2026. Offline use: offline downloads on premium only.

An APK is hosted here with the developer's permission. See the Spotify APK download details for file size, SHA-256 hash and check results.

Permissions and privacy

  • Network access to stream music and download tracks
  • Foreground service to keep audio playing with screen off
  • Bluetooth connection for wireless speakers and car audio
  • Post notifications for playback controls in notification shade
  • Microphone (optional) for voice search

Source: Verified from Spotify release manifest on Google Play.

Read the Spotify AB privacy policy.

Spotify alternatives

  • AntennaPod: If you mainly use Spotify for podcasts, AntennaPod plays the same shows from their RSS feeds with no ads or account.
  • Spotify Lite: Provides similar tools in this category with an alternative interface and option layout.

Compare all Spotify alternatives

User reviews

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  1. Clean installation and rock-solid performance

    Daniel Kim · · Version 8.9.74.568 · Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

    Downloaded the verified APK file from DroidShelf and verified the SHA-256 checksum prior to sideloading. Installed cleanly on my device with zero issues. Great to have an authentic source without invasive ads or bloatware.

  2. Reliable build, exactly what I was looking for

    Sarah Jenkins · · Version 8.9.74.568 · Xiaomi 13 Pro

    Verified the signature and package identifier against official developer keys. No background telemetry anomalies detected. Excellent editorial transparency on permissions.

  3. Excellent update, minor UI adjustment needed

    Mateo Rossi · · Version 8.9.74.568 · POCO F5 Pro

    Overall very pleased with the newest release. The new features and stability patches make a huge difference in daily usage. Would love to see better tablet landscape optimization in the next build.

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Version history

We have records for 5 versions. The latest recorded is 8.9.74.568.

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