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Spotify Denies Premium Tier Ads: What Subscribers Need to Know

S.Dyema Zandria
Last updated: 10 April 2025 13:10
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Spotify caused media attention by claiming that its Premium subscription would soon feature advertisements. The quick denial by Spotify failed to calm distressed users who had received misinformation about ads appearing on their Premium subscriptions. Spotify released information about a recent incident that caused user anxiety along with their upcoming plans.

The Big Rumor About Spotify Premium

Spotify Premium subscribers continued discussions about a concerning possibility on various online forums for multiple weeks. Users discovered through speculation that Spotify could implement advertising content for its paid Premium members. This made many people angry. Users expressed their intention to cancel their subscriptions in case advertisements were shown along with their subscriptions.

Spotify finally responded on X (formerly Twitter). The company said clearly, “This rumor is false. Premium music listening is and will remain ad-free.” They repeated this message to make sure everyone understood.

How the Confusion Started

The rumors began in February 2025. Several Premium subscribers received ads while their music played, which should have been against their paid service benefits. Users who subscribe to Premium should not encounter advertisements since they opted for an ad-free experience. Spotify users posted inquiries on the Community forum about the reasons behind their unexpected ads.

The company explained that this issue came from a technical malfunction. The company resolved this issue in weeks. However, the mistake scared users. Even after the fix, many wondered if Spotify might add ads someday.

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Why People Were Worried

The Netflix Effect

Netflix and Disney+ joined the trend by implementing low-cost plans that play advertisements for their users. This made Spotify users nervous. Spotify users experienced panic because they believed the platform would implement ads as part of its services. Spotify users began to worry, given that both Netflix and Disney+ had introduced their advertising-supported versions.

The error in Spotify’s system aggravated user concerns about changes in the service. Despite being a software glitch, the lecture raised doubts about the sustainability of ad-free services. It becomes challenging to trust companies because frequent changes always occur.

Spotify’s Plan to Keep Premium Ad-Free

Spotify says it has no plans to add ads to Premium. The company knows that users pay to avoid interruptions. However, Spotify is working on new subscription tiers. One rumored tier, called “Music Pro,” might cost more and include features like better sound quality or concert tickets.

This does not mean ads are coming. Instead, Spotify wants to give users more choices. Some might want extra features, while others might stick with regular Premium.

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What This Means for You

If you pay for Spotify Premium, you can relax. Your music will stay ad-free. The company knows that losing trust would hurt its business. Competing services like Apple Music and Tidal also offer ad-free plans, so Spotify must keep its promises.

However, the music industry is changing. More companies are testing ads in cheaper plans. Spotify’s future tiers might include new options, but the core Premium experience should stay the same.

Simply enjoy music playback uninterrupted, as more app issues will likely resolve themselves soon. To verify whether the ads have been eliminated permanently, check for app updates in case there is yet another software glitch.

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