With over 300 million active users, Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services available. Many Spotify users connect their Facebook accounts to find friends, get recommendations, and share what they’re listening to. However, not everyone wants to link their Spotify and Facebook accounts. Here are some tips for finding Spotify users without relying on Facebook connections:
Search by Username
The easiest way to find Spotify users is to search for them directly on Spotify by their username. You can search for usernames on both desktop and mobile apps. Here’s how:
- Open the Spotify app on your desktop or mobile device.
- Click on the “Search” icon (a magnifying glass) in the upper right corner.
- Type in the exact Spotify username of the person you want to find.
- Their profile should pop up in the search results if they have a public profile. You can follow them or view their public playlists and activity.
If you only know part of their username, you can try typing that in, but Spotify search works best when you have the exact, full username.
Use Spotify Codes
Spotify Codes allow you to quickly find and connect with other Spotify users without needing to know their username. Here’s how Spotify Codes work:
- In the Spotify app, go to your profile and tap the “Get Spotify Code” button.
- This generates a unique Spotify Code for your profile, which looks like a square barcode.
- You can share your Spotify Code on social media or send it directly to friends.
- When someone scans your Spotify Code using their camera, it will open straight to your Spotify profile.
So if you want to connect your Spotify with friends without Facebook, you can have them scan your Spotify Code. This bypasses the need for usernames or Facebook altogether.
Search Playlists and Profiles
You can also search Spotify for users based on their public playlists and profile info. Here are some tips for searching:
- Search for relevant playlists – For example “workout playlists” or “pop punk playlists.” Look through the creators of public playlists in niche genres or on topics you’re interested in.
- Search for locations – You can search by city names to find users near you or in specific spots. This works best in smaller cities.
- Search names – If you know the first and last name of a Spotify user, search for those keywords. Comb through profiles that match for the person you know.
Using these search strategies, you may be able to find Spotify profiles for friends, celebrities, influencers, and other users you want to follow. It takes more effort than connecting with Facebook friends, but it can be done!
Use Third-Party Apps
There are a few third-party apps and services that offer additional ways to find Spotify users:
- Tunedly – A platform where you can search for Spotify users by name, username, or profile info and follow them if you get a match.
- Playlists.net – A website where you can browse playlists by genre, mood, or popularity and find creators to follow.
- Spotify Fan Link – A service that helps you discover users with similar taste by analyzing your playlists.
The downside is you often need to provide access to your own Spotify data for these services. But they can connect you with like-minded Spotify users you may not find otherwise.
Use Hashtags and Playlists
Some Spotify users tag their profile and playlists with relevant hashtags like #newmusic or #workouttunes. You can search these hashtags to find active profiles to follow who are using that tag.
Similarly, looking through popular public playlists on topics you enjoy is a great way to discover new profiles. You can follow the creators of playlists you like.
Connect at Events or Through Friends
Attending live shows, music events, or festivals can be a great way to organically connect with fellow Spotify users in-person. You can exchange Spotify usernames or codes with other music fans you meet.
You can also ask mutual friends if they’re connected with or know the Spotify username of someone you want to find. Good old fashioned word-of-mouth can help track down users without needing Facebook.
Contact Spotify Support
If all else fails, you can contact Spotify Customer Support. They may be able to help find or verify a user’s account for you if you have their full name or email address used for their Spotify account. However, their ability to assist will be limited for privacy reasons.
Conclusion
Finding Spotify users without Facebook requires getting creative and putting in manual work. But with username searches, Spotify Codes, search tricks, third-party apps, and real-life connections, it is possible. It simply takes more effort to discover and connect with fellow Spotify users without relying on Facebook integration. But for those looking to keep their social circles separate, it can absolutely be done with the right strategies.