'We know glitter is not for everyone': Spotify says its confusing disco ball icon will be going back to normal soon

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Tue, 19 May 2026 07:52:51 +0000

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Spotify has confirmed that its glittery disco ball on iOS is only a temporary change, lasting a few days.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Spotify's glitter ball icon change on iOS is only temporary The old icon will be coming back in the next few days Many users hadn't been happy with the new look of the icon If you've noticed that the Spotify icon on your iPhone home screen looks... different, you're not imagining things: the refreshed disco glitter ball look is promoting the company's 20th anniversary and its new Party of the Year(s) feature .

The feature gives you a Wrapped-like experience for your entire Spotify history, but the glitter ball transformation has attracted plenty of
criticism . Now, Spotify has confirmed the change is only temporary, and the usual icon will be back next week. "Alright, we know glitter is not for everyone," the Spotify team said via one of its official social media
accounts . "Our temp glow up ends soon. Your regularly scheduled Spotify icon returns next week." Latest Videos From You may like Spotify Launches 'Spotify 20' Personalized Listening History Experience Spotify is back online after a major outage that impacted thousands of users Spotify Party of the Year(s) launch met with technical issues and user criticism

Judging by the reactions to that post, it seems there are a fair few Spotify users who quite like the new look but overall, the reaction has been mostly negative. "If it's permanent I'll go back to Apple Music," threatened one Redditor last week. Back to the 1970s Alright, we know glitter is not for everyone. Our temp glow up ends soon. Your regularly scheduled Spotify icon returns next week. May 17, 2026 The disco ball icon only showed up on iOS, so if you're an Android user, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Some thought the change was a joke , while others complained that it gave the impression that an app update was underway.

Quite a few commenters pointed out that the updated look of the icon was a throwback not just to the disco era of the 1970s, but also to the more skeuomorphic icon design trend that used to dominate on the iPhone.

When the shiny icon first appeared last week, Spotify wouldn't say one way or the other whether the change was permanent, or how long it might last for.
The reaction online seems to have forced its hand. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As for the Party of the Year(s) feature, it has had its critics too . Many users were underwhelmed with the depth of the results, and there was a major Spotify update around the time the feature launched as well not the best way to celebrate your birthday. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free gift Google Pixel 10 Pro 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 100GB data 19 upfront 28.99 /mth View
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