How to change your Spotify language right now

You can change the language Spotify displays on your phone, computer, or web browser in your account settings. The process takes less than a minute and affects only your account — it does not change the language of songs or podcasts, only the menus, buttons, and text you see.

Spotify supports over 30 languages. Your choice sticks across all devices where you sign in with the same account, so you only need to change it once.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your account settings from the menu (phone or computer) or the gear icon (web), then find the Language option under Display.
  • Spotify remembers your language choice across all your devices automatically.
  • Changing the language does not affect the language of the music or podcasts you listen to, only the app interface.
  • If you cannot find the Language setting, make sure you are signed in and using the current version of the Spotify app.

Change language on the Spotify mobile app

Open Spotify on your phone and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture or the gear icon to open Settings.

Scroll down until you see Display and tap it. You will see a Language option — tap that and choose from the list. Spotify shows language names in their native form (for example, "Español" for Spanish, "Français" for French). Tap your choice and the app updates immediately.

Close Settings and return to the app. The menus and buttons now display in your chosen language.

Change language on Spotify desktop

Open Spotify on your computer. In the top left corner, click the three horizontal lines (the menu button), then click your username at the top of that menu. Select Settings from the dropdown.

On the Settings page, look for Display on the left side and click it. Find Language in the Display section and click the dropdown menu. Select your language from the list and Spotify applies the change right away.

You can close Settings and return to the main app. Everything now appears in your new language.

Change language on Spotify web player

Go to spotify.com and sign in if you are not already. In the top right corner, click your profile picture and select Settings from the menu.

On the Settings page, scroll down to find Display and click it. Look for the Language dropdown, click it, and choose your language. The web player updates the display language immediately.

Close Settings and return to the player. All text and buttons now show in your selected language.

What happens when you change your language

Changing your language affects only the Spotify interface — the menus, buttons, settings labels, and text you see while using the app. It does not change the language of songs, artists' names, podcast titles, or any audio content. A song in English stays in English; a podcast in Spanish stays in Spanish.

Your language choice syncs across all devices where you sign in with your account. If you change the language on your phone, you will see the same language on your computer and web browser the next time you open Spotify there.

Troubleshooting if the language setting does not appear

If you cannot find the Language option in Settings, first check that you are signed in to your account. Some features do not appear if you are browsing as a guest or using a free account with restrictions.

On mobile, make sure you have the latest version of Spotify installed. Open your phone's app store (Google Play on Android, App Store on iPhone), search for Spotify, and install any available updates. Then open Spotify again and return to Settings — the Language option should now be visible.

On desktop or web, try signing out and signing back in. Click your profile picture, select Log out, then sign in again with your username and password. Return to Settings and look for the Language option under Display.

Supported languages on Spotify

Spotify offers its interface in languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and others. The exact list may vary slightly depending on your region and device type.

If you do not see your language in the dropdown menu, Spotify may not yet support it. You can check Spotify's support pages or contact their support team to ask about language support for your region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my language affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, listening history, and all your personal data stay exactly the same. Only the text labels and menu items change to your new language.

Can I use a different language on each of my devices?

No. Spotify syncs your language choice across all devices linked to your account. If you want a different language on a specific device, you would need to use a different Spotify account on that device.

What if I change my language by mistake?

You can change it back anytime by going to Settings and selecting Display, then Language. Choose your original language and the change takes effect immediately. There is no limit to how many times you can switch languages.

Does changing the language affect podcasts or audiobooks?

No. The language of the podcast or audiobook content itself does not change. Only the Spotify app menus and buttons display in your new language. A podcast recorded in English will still play in English.