- Spotify’s glowing ball icon change on iOS is only temporary
- The old icon will return in the coming days.
- Many users were not happy with the new appearance of the icon.
If you’ve noticed that the Spotify icon on your iPhone’s home screen looks… different, you’re not imagining things: The sparkly disco ball’s revamped 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 shiny ball transformation has attracted a lot of criticism. Now, Spotify has confirmed that the change is only temporary and that the usual icon will return next week.
“Alright, we know glitter isn’t for everyone,” the Spotify team said through one of their official contacts. social media accounts. “Our temporary glow ends soon. Your regularly scheduled Spotify icon returns next week.”
Judging by the reactions to that post, it seems like there are a 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,” one Redditor threatened last week.
Back to the 1970s
Alright, we know glitter isn’t for everyone. Our temporary glow ends soon. Your regularly scheduled Spotify icon returns next week.May 17, 2026
The disco ball icon only appeared 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.
Many commenters noted that the icon’s updated look was a throwback not only 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 glowing icon first appeared last week, Spotify did not say in any way whether the change was permanent or how long it might last. The online reaction appears to have forced his hand.
As for the Party of the Year(s) feature, it has also had its critics. Many users were disappointed with the depth of the results and there was also a major Spotify update around the time the feature was released; It’s not the best way to celebrate your birthday.
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