Spotify’s disco ball icon wasn’t exactly a hit, so it’s heading out

Source: Android Authority

Spotify’s Disco‑Ball Icon Update

• Spotify has confirmed its recently updated disco‑ball icon isn’t staying much longer.
• The icon, introduced to mark Spotify’s 20th anniversary, will be rolled back next week because users didn’t like it much.
• Until then, Spotify is also running an Unwrapped‑style event to share insights about your music preferences over the past two decades.

Spotify isn’t always the most preferred music streaming service, but it has found ways to keep users hooked through nice‑to‑have features. One example is the new app logo, a shimmering emerald‑green disco ball introduced for its 20th anniversary. Some users were excited and hoped the logo would stay permanently.

Unfortunately, Spotify has announced that the celebration won’t last long; the app icon will revert to its standard logo next week. Reactions have been mixed. Some users want the logo to stick because it’s unique and stands out from the glassy icons on iOS, even suggesting Spotify keep it as a paid feature. Others are indifferent or displeased, calling it “literally a disco ball.” Android users haven’t seen the change, as Spotify didn’t update the icon on that platform.

How to Keep Spotify’s Disco Ball Icon?

If you liked the logo and want to keep it longer, there’s no official way to do so. However, you can create a custom shortcut on iOS:

1. Generate a similar icon with AI or take a screenshot of the disco‑ball logo.
2. Use the Shortcuts app to create a custom shortcut that opens Spotify.
3. Assign the generated image as the shortcut’s icon and place it on your iPhone’s or iPad’s home screen.

Unwrapped‑style Event

Spotify is also running a “Party of the Year(s)” event, where you can view your listening habits and insights—such as top favorites and most‑played songs—over the past 20 years. Check your personal summary here. The event may only be available until the logo reverts, so be sure to explore it while it lasts.