Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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May 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Spotify is currently down.

Tens of thousands of users have reported issues to Downdetector, which is owned by Lifehacker parent company Ziff Davis.

Spotify confirmed the issue on their end, reporting that they are "checking them out."

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If you tried to launch Spotify today to listen to a song or a podcast, only to find the player endlessly loading, you're not alone: Spotify is down.…