Spotify, one of the most popular music streaming apps in the world, is getting a big new feature. From this week, Spotify users can start sending direct messages to each other within the app.
This new option will let people share songs, podcasts, and even audiobooks without using other apps like WhatsApp or Instagram. The feature is rolling out only in some countries right now, and Spotify has not confirmed when it will be available in India.
The direct messaging option will be available to both free and premium Spotify users. People above the age of 16 will be able to use it first. At launch, the new option will be available only on the Spotify app for Android and iOS phones. The company has not shared if or when Windows, Mac, or PlayStation users will also get the feature in future.
The way it works is simple. While listening to music, a user can open the Now Playing screen, tap the share button, choose a friend, and send them a message with the song or podcast. The friend will receive it as a message request.
Users can also start a new conversation without sending a track, just by tapping on the person’s profile picture in the app. Messages will also support emojis and text replies, making the experience friendly and fun.
Spotify plans to suggest contacts that you might want to message. For example, it may show people you have made playlists with, joined Jams sessions with, or family members who are part of your Duo or Family plan. This could make it quicker to stay connected with people you already listen to music with.
The company says all conversations will be encrypted, which means messages will be kept private. At the same time, Spotify will use technology to prevent harmful and illegal content from being shared. If any message is reported, the company’s moderators will review and handle it.
However, Spotify has not confirmed if these chats will use full end‑to‑end encryption, like WhatsApp or Signal, which means that in theory, they may not be completely private from Spotify itself.
For now, this feature changes the way people can share audio content. Until now, if users wanted to recommend a track, they often copied links and sent them through social media or chat apps. With direct messages, everything can now happen inside Spotify, making it easier and faster.
At the same time, the company clarified that users will still be free to share songs to other apps like Instagram or Facebook if they prefer.
This new update comes at a time when Spotify is adding more features to hold the attention of its users. The company recently raised Premium subscription prices in some countries and also brought audiobooks to Family plan users for the first time. Reports also suggest that Spotify is working on new AI‑based tools that could help with remixing songs or creating advanced playlists.
Industry experts believe that direct messaging will make the platform feel more social. Competing services like Apple Music and YouTube Music are also adding more interactive features, and TikTok is already known for sharing music through conversations. With the arrival of DMs, Spotify is showing that it wants to move beyond just being a music player and make listening more personal and connected.
For now, only users in select markets will get to try this feature. People in India and other countries will have to wait until Spotify announces a wider rollout. If successful, this could become one of Spotify’s most important features, since it allows users to talk and share music directly, without leaving the app.