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Spotify's disco ball app icon is temporary
18 May 2026

Spotify has confirmed that its recent app icon change is a temporary affair.

The company had replaced its usual flat green logo with a photorealistic disco ball, marking its 20th anniversary in style.

However, not all users were aware of the change's temporary nature and took to social media expressing their concerns over the new look.

Spotify reassures users about app icon change
User concerns

In light of the confusion, Spotify has been actively responding to social media posts.

The company is assuring users that the disco ball logo is not here to stay. Instead, it will be replaced by the original app icon later this week.

This clarification comes as a relief for those who were not a fan of the new look and preferred Spotify's classic branding.

Similar app icon changes by other companies
Icon trends

The trend of changing app icons for special occasions isn't new.

Back in 2020, Instagram had done something similar by offering a range of app icon options as part of a celebratory campaign. However, that too was temporary.

Despite the mixed reactions from users over Spotify's disco ball logo, it does show how companies are willing to experiment with their branding for special events.