- Spotify’s glitter ball icon change on iOS is only temporary
- The old icon will return in the coming days
- Many users were unhappy with the new look of the icon
If you’ve noticed that the Spotify icon on your iPhone’s home screen is… different, you’re not imagining it: the refreshed look of the glittering disco ball is promoting the company’s 20th anniversary and its new Party of the Year feature.
The feature gives you a Wrapped-like experience for your entire Spotify history, but the glitter ball transformation has attracted a lot of criticism. Now, Spotify has confirmed that the change is only temporary and that the usual icon will be back next week.
“Alright, we know glitter isn’t for everyone,” the Spotify team said through one of its managers. social media accounts. “Our temporary glow is ending soon. Your regularly scheduled Spotify icon returns next week.”
Judging by the reactions to this post, it seems that quite a few Spotify users like the new look – but overall, the reaction has been mostly negative. “If this is permanent I’ll go back to Apple Music,” one Redditor threatened last week.
Back to the 1970s
Okay, we know glitter isn’t for everyone. Our temporary glow is ending 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 it is. Some thought the change was a joke, while others complained that it made it look like an app update was in progress.
Many commenters pointed out that the icon’s updated appearance was a throwback, not only to the disco era of the 1970s, but also to the more skeuomorphic trend in icon design that once dominated the iPhone.
When the shiny icon first appeared last week, Spotify wouldn’t comment either way on whether the change was permanent or how long it might last. The online backlash 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 by the depth of the results, and there was also a major update to Spotify around the time the feature launched – which isn’t the best way to celebrate your birthday.
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