Where to find Spotify's language settings

Spotify's language setting is in your account preferences, not in the app itself. Open Spotify on any device, click or tap your profile icon (usually in the top right), select Settings, then scroll to Language. The menu shows every language Spotify supports in your region — select the one you want and the interface changes immediately.

On desktop, you may need to restart Spotify for the change to take full effect. Mobile apps usually update the display right away. If you change the language on one device, it applies to your account everywhere — your phone, computer, and web player all switch to match.

Spotify currently supports over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and many others. The exact list depends on your country, since some languages are not available in every region.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings are in your profile menu under Settings, not in a separate preferences panel.
  • Changing the language on one device changes it across your entire Spotify account automatically.
  • Desktop apps may require a restart to show the new language throughout the interface.
  • Spotify supports over 30 languages, though availability varies by region and country.
  • Your saved playlists, liked songs, and listening history remain unchanged when you switch languages.

What changes when you switch languages

When you change Spotify's language, the entire interface switches — menu labels, button text, playlist descriptions, and search results all appear in your chosen language. Song titles and artist names stay the same because those are metadata from the music itself, not part of Spotify's interface.

Podcast titles and episode descriptions may or may not change language depending on how the creator uploaded them. If a podcast is published in English, it stays in English even if you set Spotify to Spanish. The same applies to user-generated playlists — if someone wrote a description in French, you see it in French regardless of your language setting.

Your account data — saved songs, playlists you created, followers, and listening history — never changes. Switching from English to German and back to English leaves everything exactly as it was.

Changing language on mobile versus desktop

The steps are identical on iPhone, Android, and desktop, but the timing of the change differs slightly. On mobile, open the app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, find Language, and pick a new one. The app usually updates within seconds.

On desktop (Windows or Mac), click your profile icon, select Settings, scroll down to Language, and choose from the dropdown. Close and reopen Spotify to ensure all menus and buttons display in the new language. Sometimes the web player at spotify.com updates faster than the desktop app.

If you use Spotify on multiple devices, you only need to change it once. Your account remembers the setting and applies it everywhere you log in. This is useful if you primarily use Spotify on your phone but occasionally listen on a work computer — both will show the same language.

When Spotify doesn't support your language

If your language is not in Spotify's list, the app defaults to English or the language of your device's operating system. You cannot force Spotify into an unsupported language, even if you change your phone or computer settings.

Spotify adds new languages periodically, but there is no public roadmap for which languages are coming next. If you want to request a language, you can contact Spotify support through the help section in your account settings, though there is no may provide they will add it.

In the meantime, using English or another available language is the only option. Some users switch their device's system language to match, which changes Spotify's interface along with everything else on the phone or computer — but this affects all your apps, not just Spotify.

Troubleshooting language changes that don't stick

If you change the language but Spotify still shows the old one, restart the app completely. On mobile, swipe it away from your recent apps and open it fresh. On desktop, close Spotify entirely and reopen it from your applications folder or Start menu.

If the language reverts after you close and reopen Spotify, your account may have a syncing problem. Log out of your account, log back in, and try changing the language again. If it still does not stick, clear your app cache (on mobile, go to Settings > Apps > Spotify > Storage > Clear Cache) and try once more.

Occasionally, Spotify's servers take a few minutes to sync your language preference across devices. If you change it on your phone and immediately open Spotify on your computer, the computer might still show the old language for a moment. Wait a few minutes and refresh, or log out and back in on the second device.

Changing language for specific content

Spotify does not have a separate setting to change the language of individual playlists, podcasts, or songs. The language setting applies to the entire app interface only. If you want to listen to music in a different language, you search for and play artists or playlists in that language — the interface language stays the same.

For podcasts, some shows are available in multiple languages as separate feeds. Search for the podcast name plus the language (for example, "NPR Spanish" or "BBC Learning English") to find versions in other languages. Spotify's algorithm may also recommend podcasts in your interface language, but you can search for content in any language regardless of your setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing Spotify's language delete my playlists or listening history?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and all listening data remain exactly as they were. Changing the language only changes how the menus and buttons look — it does not touch any of your account content.

Can I set different languages on different devices?

No. Spotify syncs your language setting across all devices linked to your account. If you change it on your phone, your computer and web player change too. If you need different languages on different devices, you would need separate Spotify accounts.

What if I change my device's language but Spotify stays in English?

Spotify does not automatically follow your device's language setting. You must change it manually in Spotify's own settings. Changing your phone or computer language to Spanish, for example, will not change Spotify to Spanish unless you also go into Spotify's settings and select Spanish there.

Does changing the language affect my recommendations or search results?

The interface language does not change what Spotify recommends to you. Your recommendations are based on what you listen to, not what language the menus are in. Search results show the same songs and artists regardless of language — only the button labels and menu text change.

Can I use Spotify in a language my country doesn't officially support?

Only if Spotify has made that language available in your region. Spotify's language list is region-specific, so some languages available in one country may not appear in another. You cannot bypass this by changing your device settings or using a VPN.