Following Spotify’s Q2 2025 advertising-revenue decrease – and free streaming’s half-year recorded-revenue slip in the U.S. – the platform has loosened some restrictions for ad-supported users.

Everything these days seems tied to a subscription. Sure, if you want to test the waters or don't mind a barrage of ads, the free tier is always available. But to enjoy the content without any ...

Spotify Premium offers ad-free playback, but some subscribers have reportedly received ads nonetheless. The music streaming service says it’s aware of the issue and is investigating the user reports.

Spotify has addressed speculation its advertisement policy is changing, after subscribers threatened to cancel their accounts. Spotify is the largest music streaming platform in the world, featuring ...