Discover why I left Spotify and explored alternatives, from algorithm overload to cluttered recommendations.
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Why I Decided to Leave Spotify in 2025 Why I’m Leaving Spotify: A Personal Journey After more than a decade of daily listening, I made the difficult decision of leaving Spotify. For years, I ignored small frustrations, hoping they would resolve themselves. But over time, the platform’s increasing reliance on algorithm-driven suggestions and cluttered interface became impossible to overlook. Leaving Spotify wasn’t a snap decision—it was a thoughtful choice influenced by the company’s content choices, artist payout policies, and the overwhelming way the app pushes recommendations. In this post, I’ll share why I decided to leave Spotify and what this means for listeners seeking more control over their music and podcasts. Image Credits:Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images The Frustrations Behind Leaving Spotify Spotify has evolved, but not always in ways that prioritize user experience. From its questionable payout structure for artists to promoting exclusive podcasts that spread misinformation, there are ethical a…