Spotify updated its logo and sparked controversy among users

The updated icon appeared on iPhone and Android as part of the anniversary campaign “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s),” celebrating the service’s 20th anniversary. Instead of the standard minimalist logo, users saw a shiny green disco ball with Spotify’s signature waves.

Many initially assumed the service was preparing for a full rebrand. This sparked active discussions on Reddit and X, where users commented that the new icon looked too bright, outdated, and clashed with the modern aesthetic of home screens. Some even compared the effect to an app that had frozen during loading.

Later, Spotify responded to user comments and clarified that the redesign was temporary. The company announced that the standard logo would return later this week.

The icon change is tied to Spotify’s holiday campaign marking the platform’s 20th anniversary. In addition to the temporary logo, the service also introduced nostalgic features allowing users to view their first-ever streamed track, listening history, and all-time favorite songs.

Source: MacObserver