5 Fixes to Solve Spotify Not Showing on Discord on Mobile and PC

ByJim Miller

Connecting your Spotify account to Discord is a convenient way to enjoy your favorite tunes and share them with friends and server mates. However, if you're facing the issue of Spotify not showing on Discord, don't worry. In this article, we'll provide you with the best fixes to resolve this problem on both mobile and PC platforms.

How to Connect Spotify to Discord

  1. Open the Discord app on your PC and click on the gear icon next to your username to access Settings.
    Open Discord Settings

  2. In the User Settings, switch to the Connections tab and click on the Spotify icon.
    Link Spotify to Discord

  3. A new window will appear where you'll need to enter your Spotify login credentials.
    Spotify Login

  4. After logging in, Spotify will now be connected to Discord.
    Spotify Linked on Discord

If Spotify is not showing up on Discord, you can use the following troubleshooting tips to fix the issue.

1. Disconnect and Reconnect

Start by disconnecting your Spotify account from Discord and then reconnecting it. This can help resolve issues caused by recent password changes or plan switches.

If you're using Discord on PC, open Settings and go to the Connections tab. Click on the cross icon next to your Spotify username to disconnect it.

If you're using Discord on mobile, switch to the Profile tab, select Connections, and tap on the cross icon next to your Spotify account.

Once disconnected, reconnect your Spotify account to see if the issue is resolved.

2. Enable Spotify Status

If Spotify is not showing up on Discord, it could be because your Spotify Status is hidden. To enable it:

In the Discord app on PC, open Settings, go to the Connections tab, and toggle on the switches next to Display on profile and Display Spotify as your status.

Similarly, on Discord mobile, switch to the Profile tab, tap on Connections, and toggle on the switches next to Display on profile and Display Spotify as your status.

3. Check Activity Status on Discord

If you've disabled the activity status on Discord, Spotify might not show up. To enable it:

Open Discord Settings and switch to the Activity Status tab. Toggle on the switch next to Display currently activity as a status message.

On mobile, navigate to the Profile tab, select Activity Status, and enable the Display current activity as a status message option.

4. Update Discord

Make sure you have the latest version of Discord installed. Regular updates bring new features, security patches, and bug fixes. Updating the app can help resolve Spotify not showing issues caused by app bugs.

5. Clear Spotify & Discord Cache

If none of the above fixes work, it's possible that Discord's cache data is corrupted. To clear the cache:

On PC:

  1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type %appdata% and press Enter.
  2. In the following window, open the Discord folder and select the Cache, Code Cache, and GPUCache folders. Click on the trash icon to delete them.

On Android:

  1. Tap and hold the Discord app icon, then select App info.
  2. Go to Storage and cache, and tap on the Clear Cache option.

After clearing the cache, restart the Discord app and reconnect your Spotify account to see if the issue is resolved.

These solutions should help you fix the Spotify not showing on Discord issue. Enjoy your music and continue sharing it with your friends and server mates on Discord!