Spotify

Updated: 02/07/2022 by Computer Hope

Spotify is an online music and podcast streaming service. Users can listen to music and podcasts using Spotify's desktop or mobile app. It can also be accessed with no downloads required from the Spotify Web Player on compatible Internet browsers.

Spotify launched in October 2008. It was developed and operated by Spotify AB, a Swedish company founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. It offers basic streaming services (with advertisements) for no cost. For a subscription fee, it offers higher quality streaming, offline viewing/listening, and other benefits. Spotify users can share songs, albums, and playlists with friends on Spotify and social media sites, such as Facebook.

In 2011, Spotify reported one million paying users in Europe. In 2021, it had over 170 million users worldwide.

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