Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week
Spotify has announced that it will revert to its regular logo next week after facing significant backlash over a new disco-ball icon. The temporary icon was introduced to celebrate the platform's 20th anniversary but was met with criticism from users who found it visually unappealing. In response to the feedback, Spotify acknowledged the concerns and confirmed the return of the original logo soon.
- ▪Spotify introduced a disco-ball icon to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
- ▪The new logo received widespread criticism from users, who described it as an 'ugly app.'
- ▪Spotify stated that the disco-ball icon was a temporary feature and will be replaced with the regular logo next week.
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Home Digital News May 18, 2026 9:22am PT Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week 11 minutes ago Amazon’s Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated ‘Podcasts’ Featuring Chats Between Two Robot ‘Co-Hosts’ 1 hour ago Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge 4 hours ago See All Spotify Haterade rained down on Spotify‘s 20th birthday party celebratory disco-ball icon — and, after acknowledging the backlash, the streamer says the old 2D logo will return to users’…
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