Spotify rolling out 'Your Updates' that notifies you when you get new followers, comments, and more

Spotify appears to be testing a new feature called “Your Updates,” a dedicated hub within the app designed to keep you in the loop with your social activity on the platform. If you’ve ever wondered who just followed your carefully curated playlist or if anyone replied to your hot take on a podcast, this new addition might be just what you’ve been waiting for.

The feature, which seems to be popping up for a select group of users, aims to make your Spotify experience a bit more connected. According to screenshots shared by users who have received the update, “Your Updates” will notify you about new followers, replies to your podcast comments, and even alert you to ticket availability for your favorite artists.

Finding this new notification center is straightforward. You just need to tap on your profile picture at the top of the app, and you should see a “Your Updates” option in the menu. A blue badge on your profile picture will let you know when there’s new activity waiting for you. Once inside, you can tap on individual notifications to see the details or mark everything as read to clear the slate.

Some are excited about the potential for more interaction on the platform. One user on Reddit commented:

That’s so cool, I have it too but I didn’t know what it was for!!

However, the rollout seems to be in a very early stage. Many users say that they do not see the feature yet. I checked Spotify on Android and iOS but the ‘Your Updates’ option was nowhere to be found. The feature’s selective availability suggests that Spotify is likely testing the waters before a wider, official launch. This is a common practice for large apps, allowing them to gather feedback and fix bugs with a smaller user group first.

The sporadic nature of the rollout has been noted by users, with one mentioning, “had it a few days ago but it disappeared then recently came back? wondering if it’s an update testing?” Another user on the beta version of the app reported that it appeared after a simple restart.

Not everyone is thrilled about the platform leaning more into social media-like features. One user said:

why does everything have to be a social media😒

For now, it’s a waiting game to see if and when “Your Updates” becomes a standard feature for all Spotify users. Let me know if you see it on your Spotify app in the comments below.