You can download your own Spotify data, but you cannot access anyone else’s. This data includes private information and only covers your listening history from the past year.
Whether you want to review listening history, check privacy records, see ad interaction data, inspect connected devices, or simply understand what Spotify knows about you, these can be found in Spotify account data.
Now I’ll teach you how to download your Spotify account data.
How to Download Your Spotify Data?
Download your Spotify account data without using the Spotify data tool.
- Access Spotify Privacy Settings: Log into your Spotify account on the web, click on your profile name in the upper right corner, and select “Account.” Navigate to “Privacy Settings” on the left side of the page.
- Request Your Data: Scroll down to the section labeled “Download your data” and look for “Account data.” You’ll typically see two options:
- Account Data: Includes playlists, saved music, followers, payment information, and basic account details
- Extended Streaming History: Contains your complete listening history, which may take longer to compile
- Submit and Wait: After checking the boxes for the data you want, click “Request Data.” Spotify will send a confirmation email, and you’ll need to verify your request.
- Download and Process: Once ready, you’ll receive an email with a download link. The data comes in a ZIP archive containing JSON files. These files aren’t immediately human-readable in standard spreadsheet software, so you’ll need to convert them to CSV format for easier analysis.
Spotify states that basic account data usually arrives within 7 days, while extended streaming history can take up to 30 days to compile.
What’s Included in Your Data Package?
Once you receive your Spotify data via email, you will find three types of JSON files: account information, streaming history, and technical logs. Simply download the files that you need.
Account data
- Playlist: Every playlist you create or save holds all its details.
- Streaming History: A list of content listened to or watched over the past year, including songs, videos, and podcasts.
- Your Library: The media library contains saved summaries of songs, TV series, shows, artists, and albums.
- Search queries: Search history shows what you searched for, when you did it, and the device you used.
- Payments: The data includes detailed payment information, including the payment method, 4-digit card number, region, and date.
- User Data: All your personal messages. If registered through Facebook, it will also display your Facebook user ID.
- Family Plan: Information related to shared accounts
It will also include: Follow, Message Data, Customer Service History, Inferences, Voice Input, AI DJ and AI Playlist, Podcast Interactivity, Spotify for Artists, Spotify for Creators, and Wrapped data
Extended streaming history
Extended Streaming History: The songs, videos, and podcasts you listen to or watch on your account include very detailed information, such as: the date and time the live stream ended, the platform used, the number of milliseconds the song played, the IP address used during playback, whether it was played in a private setting, and the reason the track ended.
Technical Log Information
Technical Log Information: contains detailed information such as commands, error messages, and log strings; this is the information Spotify collects about your account.
Most of the time, you only need the Account data and Extended streaming history files. As for Technical Log Information, that’s for professionals.
How to view Spotify account data in JSON format?
Spotify says JSON files are easy to read, but for people who don’t know them, they just look like a mess of data. Therefore, you need a method to make your Spotify account data truly easy to interpret.
Method 1: Text Editor or Browser
For JSON files, you can open them using Notepad, TextEdit, or even a browser.
But if you can’t understand the data, then please see the next method.
Method 2: Spreadsheet software
Suitable for sorting, analyzing, and statistically processing your Spotify data.
- Open directly with Excel: Open the software, select “Data” > “Import from File” > select the JSON file. Excel is automatically compatible with JSON files.
- JSON to CSV: Use a free “JSON to CSV” converter to convert the JSON format to Excel format, and then open it with a tool like Excel.
Method 3: Using Python
Many users have provided ready-made Python scripts to help you analyze your Spotify data. For example, EDGES2 on GitHub released the Spotify Listening History Analyzer, which also provides detailed tutorials. Antoni Jankowski’s Python script on YouTube supports printing statistical data in the form of charts.
You can use the corresponding script according to your needs and follow the tutorials provided step by step.
Other ways to get your full Spotify listening history
Seeing this, you might be thinking, “Why is it so complicated if I just want to check my listening history?” Don’t worry, there are other simple ways to view your listening history, just not as detailed as download your data tool Spotify.
- Last.fm
This is probably the most popular tool for viewing Spotify listening history. Many users can view their complete listening history here.
However, only the listening report can be viewed; other personal information cannot be viewed.
- SnapMyFive
SnapMyFive can track your listening history and is primarily used for data analysis.
- Stats for Spotify
Stats for Spotify lets you see your top songs, artists, and genres. The information updates every day, tracks your rank over time, and shows how it compares to your last visit.
User Questions Answered
Q: Is it legal to download my Spotify data?
A: Absolutely. Downloading your personal data from Spotify is not only legal but also protected under data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and similar laws in other regions.
Q: Do emails sent by Spotify expire?
A: Yes, it’s valid for 14 days. Please download the data in advance if needed.
Q: What If the Spotify Data Download Doesn’t Arrive?
A: Check the Spam or Promotions folder; the email may be hidden. Verify You Used the Correct Account.
Q: Are there any apps that only retain the music playback function?
A: You can download Spotify mod APK. Spotify Premium Lite APK is a streamlined version of Spotify, ad-free, and allows you to listen to all songs for free.
Q: Will downloading my data show if someone else used my account?
A: Potentially. Reviewing device-related or activity records may help spot unusual access patterns.
