Spotify group chats let up to 10 friends share songs, podcasts & audiobooks together. Here's how the new feature works and why it matters.
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Spotify Rolls Out Group Chats
Spotify Group Chats Roll Out for 10 Friends Spotify group chats are now live, letting you share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks with up to nine friends inside a single conversation. Rolling out globally this week, the feature builds on Spotify's August 2025 direct messaging launch to transform how listeners discover music together. You can only start group chats with people you've previously connected with through collaborative playlists, Jams, or Blends—making every conversation feel intentional rather than random. Credit: hocus-focus / Getty Images The move signals Spotify's serious commitment to becoming more than a passive streaming service. Instead, the platform wants to be where musical friendships happen in real time. Whether you're building a party playlist with roommates or dissecting a true crime podcast with your inner circle, group chats keep the conversation flowing without switching apps. How Spotify Group Chats Actually Work Creating a group chat feels famili…