Why the Spotify icon is a disco ball
Spotify has temporarily changed its app icon to a disco ball design to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This change has surprised some users, as it represents a significant shift from the previous icon. The new design is part of a broader celebration that includes a Wrapped-like experience showcasing users' music streaming history.
- ▪Spotify updated its app icon to a disco ball-like appearance.
- ▪The change is temporary and celebrates the company's 20th anniversary.
- ▪Users can explore their music streaming history through a new feature in the app.
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| Original publisher | Mashable |
| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/article/spotify-disco-ball-icon-20-anniversary |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 07:10:06 +0000 |
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Home > Tech Why the Spotify icon is a disco ball Don't worry, it's only temporary. By Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social. Read Full Bio on May 15, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard It'll go back to this at some point.
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