Spotify continues to delight and disappoint in equal measure. For every Discover Weekly hit, there's a beloved feature that's been axed. Recovering those lost functions can be tricky, but we've covered how to restore Spotify's best removed features in detail.
One of the most controversial changes was Spotify's 2014 decision to kill third-party apps, stripping away curated recommendations from record labels and magazines, nearby concert finders, party guest access, and more. While web apps have helped fill some gaps, Spotify has since rolled out official integrations. Most aren't game-changers, but these seven are truly worth your time.
Since June 2017, Spotify's Messenger integration lets you create collaborative group playlists right in Facebook Messenger via its chat extension.
Use Messenger group chats to build playlists with friends—anyone can add tracks, even non-Spotify users, and share them easily. Perfect for parties: add guests to a group, and let everyone vote on the vibe.
To start, open Messenger, tap +, select the Spotify extension, then Group Playlists > Create.
Music tastes reveal a lot about compatibility, making Spotify's Tinder integration a smart match.
If connected, view a match's top Spotify artists directly on their Tinder profile, spot shared favorites, or set your own profile "anthem"—a defining track. Non-subscribers get previews only.
Connect via Edit info > Show musical interests > Connect Spotify.
Shazam is the gold standard for song identification—we've compared Android music ID apps and it tops the list. Tap to ID tracks in seconds from a short audio clip.
Link it to Spotify for full Premium playback in Shazam and an auto-updating My Shazam Tracks playlist.
Setup: Shazam app > My Shazam > Spotify > Connect.
Starbucks fans know the app for rewards and mobile ordering. Now it syncs with Spotify via GPS to interact with in-store music.
Favorite playing tracks or add to your playlists; Starbucks uses the data to improve curation.
At a store, open Starbucks app > Sign in to your Spotify account.
Spotify's workout push includes genre playlists and beat-matched mixes. The Nike+ integration unlocks community playlists, app controls, and Pace Stations—auto-generated 100-song runs synced to your pace.
Connect: Nike app > Run > Spotify Premium > Sign in.
TV and movie fans: Starz integration streams show playlists/soundtracks to Spotify and saves Starz content to your library. It even recommends films based on your listening habits.
Start in Starz app: tap a playlist/track > authorize Spotify connection.
Modern hits often sample classics. WhoSampled scans your Spotify library for samples, covers, and remixes, linking to originals.
Pair: WhoSampled > My Library > Connect to Spotify.
To disconnect any integration:
These seven stand out, but others exist. Which do you use daily and why? Share in the comments below!
