Spotify is launching a direct messaging feature that lets users share music, podcasts, and audiobooks without leaving the app. The new “Messages” feature is rolling out this week in select markets and will be available on mobile devices for both Free and Premium users aged 16 and above, according to a Spotify press release.
Users can access Messages by tapping the share icon in the Now Playing view and selecting a friend to send content to. Shares can be sent to people on the same Spotify plan or users they’ve previously interacted with through features like Jams, Blends, and Collaborative Playlists.
The feature aims to centralize content sharing, which currently happens across texts, social media, and third-party apps, into one place within Spotify. Shared content appears in a Messages inbox under the user’s profile picture, making it easy to revisit later. Messages support 1:1 text conversations, emoji reactions, and are protected with industry-standard encryption.
Users have full control over interactions, with options to accept or reject requests, block others, or opt out of Messages entirely. They can also report inappropriate content or accounts by holding down on a message. Spotify will proactively scan for unlawful or harmful content and review reports submitted by users.
It remains unclear whether artist accounts will be able to use Messages to engage with fans. Spotify says the feature is designed to complement, not replace, sharing on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and TikTok. The addition of Messages, particularly for Free users, introduces a new layer of social interaction on Spotify and could signal more direct user-to-user features in the future.
