Spotify Premium Users Report Unexpected Ads Despite Subscription

By Anika Shah, Archynewsy.com

Published March 19, 2026

Spotify Premium subscribers are reporting an unexpected and frustrating issue: the appearance of advertisements despite paying for an ad-free listening experience. The glitch, which began surfacing on March 18, 2026, has affected users across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and potentially desktop applications.

What’s Happening?

Users first began reporting the issue on platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter) and DownDetector as reported by Android Police. Some users have also noted that the Spotify app incorrectly displays their account status as “Free,” potentially removing other benefits associated with a Premium subscription.

Spotify’s Response

Spotify acknowledged the problem in a community post and stated that a fix has been rolled out. The company advised affected users to log out and log back into their accounts to resolve the issue.

“Thanks for your patience while we looked into this issue. We’re happy to say that this should now be fixed for everyone! If this continues to happen on your end, please make sure to log out and log in again, that should do the trick,” Spotify stated in its community update.

Recent Updates and Potential Causes

The issue arose shortly after Spotify released a Wear OS update, introducing a new look and gesture controls for smartwatches. While the connection between the two events is currently unconfirmed, the timing has raised speculation among users. The exact cause of the ad glitch remains unknown.

Is Your Account Affected?

If you are a Spotify Premium subscriber and are experiencing advertisements, the recommended first step is to log out of your account and log back in. If the problem persists, further updates and support information can be found on the Spotify community forums.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.