Spotify updates Mac app with Your Library, Now Playing changes
Spotify is rolling out a new desktop experience for the Mac version of its music streaming app, with updates including redesigns of the Your Library and Now Playing screens.
Billed by Spotify as "one of its biggest revamps," the update to the Spotify Desktop experience is said to make it the best way to explore and organize Spotify on a computer or web browser.
As part of the overhaul, the main content area will remain unchanged and will serve as a main hub for activity. However, new additions bring the desktop app in line with the mobile counterparts.
On the left is an anchored Your Library panel, which provides access to saved music and podcast collections. This is meant to save users time, provide them a better overview of their collection, and to easily switch playlists.
To the right is a Now Playing panel, which shows the current song or podcast the user is playing. The panel also offers more details about artists and songs, along with items like tour dates and merchandise.
The Friend Activity feed has been moved to the "friends" icon next to the user's profile picture. A compact view is also available that hides the library, which is done by clicking "Your Library" in the top-right corner of the screen.
While you could previously find playlists only through the search bar, the new Library design allows users to toggle through dedicated music, podcast, and audio feeds, and for searches just within the user's library.
Spotify has started the rollout of the updated interface as of Tuesday, with it eventually being made available to all users.
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Spotify just gave its desktop app on Mac a major makeover — one of its biggest ever. The goal? Make it feel more like the mobile app, while improving how you browse and manage your music and podcasts.
What’s new, in simple terms:
Left side: You now get a pinned Library panel — super handy for jumping between playlists, albums, and podcasts without searching.
Right side: The Now Playing area shows what you're listening to and gives you extras like artist info, tour dates, and merch.
Friend Activity: Moved to a new spot next to your profile pic (click the "friends" icon).
Compact mode: You can hide the library with a quick click if you want a cleaner view.
Better searching: You can now filter searches to just your library — not the whole Spotify universe.
I think: It's like Spotify finally realized we want speed, clarity, and more control over our stuff on desktop — not just on our phones. It’s a thoughtful update, not just a visual tweak.