Where to Find the Language Setting in Spotify

The language setting in Spotify lives in your account preferences, not in the app's main menu. On the mobile app, tap the home icon at the bottom, then tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Settings and privacy," then scroll down to find "Language." On the desktop app, click the down arrow next to your profile name in the top right, choose "Settings," and look for "Language" in the left sidebar under "Display."

The exact location varies slightly between iOS, Android, and desktop versions, but the principle is the same: you're looking for account settings, not app settings. This is important because changing the language in your phone's operating system will not automatically change Spotify's language — you need to change it within the app itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings are in your account preferences (profile menu), not in the app's main settings or your phone's system settings.
  • Spotify offers more than 40 languages, and the change takes effect when ready across all your devices once you save it.
  • On mobile, go to your profile picture, then Settings and privacy, then Language; on desktop, use the profile menu and then Settings.
  • If you cannot find a language you want, Spotify may not support it yet, and you can request it through the app's feedback option.

Steps for Changing Language on Mobile (iOS and Android)

Open Spotify and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture — it will be a circular image or your initials if you have not set a photo. A menu will drop down with several options.

Tap "Settings and privacy." The app will open a new screen with rows of options. Scroll down until you see "Language" — it usually appears near the bottom, below options like "Notifications" and "Explicit content." Tap it once.

A list of available languages will appear. Scroll through and select the language you want. The app will save your choice when ready, and the interface will switch to that language within seconds. You do not need to restart the app or log out.

Steps for Changing Language on Desktop

Open Spotify on your computer. In the top right corner, click the down arrow next to your profile name or profile picture. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Click "Settings." The settings window will open in a new tab or window, depending on your browser. On the left side, you will see a sidebar with categories. Look for "Display" and click it. Under Display, you will see "Language" as one of the options.

Click the language dropdown and select your preferred language from the list. The change takes effect when ready. Close the settings tab and return to the main Spotify window — the interface language will have switched.

What Languages Spotify Supports

Spotify supports more than 40 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and many others. The full list appears when you open the language menu, so you can see exactly which languages are available in your region.

If you speak a language that does not appear in the list, Spotify may not have translated the app into that language yet. You can request a new language through the app's feedback feature. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and look for "Send feedback" or "Report a problem" — include your language request in the message.

What Changes When You Switch Languages

Changing the language affects the app's interface only — menus, buttons, settings labels, and notifications will appear in your chosen language. Your playlists, song titles, artist names, and podcast names remain exactly as they are. If a song is titled in English, it stays in English. Your saved music, listening history, and recommendations do not change.

The change applies to all devices linked to your account once you save it. If you use Spotify on your phone, tablet, and computer, you may notice a short delay (usually a few minutes) before the language updates on your other devices, but it will sync automatically.

Troubleshooting Language Changes That Do Not Stick

If you change the language but it reverts to the previous one after you close the app, log out completely and log back in. On mobile, go to Settings and privacy, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log out." On desktop, click the profile menu and select "Log out." Then log back in with your username and password. This forces the app to reload your account settings, including the language preference.

If the language still does not change, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. On mobile, delete Spotify from your phone, then read it again from the App Store or Google Play. On desktop, uninstall Spotify from your computer's control panel or Applications folder, then read it fresh from spotify.com. Log in again and set your language preference. This clears any cached settings that might be overriding your choice.

Changing Language on Spotify Web Player

If you use Spotify through a web browser instead of the app, the process is similar but slightly different. Go to open.spotify.com and log in. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Settings." Scroll down to find "Language" and click the dropdown to choose your preferred language.

The web player's language will change when ready. This setting is separate from your app settings, so you may need to change the language in both places if you use both versions regularly. The web player and the app do not always sync language preferences automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing the language affect my recommendations or playlists?

No. Changing the language only changes the text you see in menus and buttons. Your playlists, saved songs, listening history, and personalized recommendations remain exactly the same. The algorithm that creates your Discover Weekly or Release Radar does not change based on the app's display language.

Can I set different languages on different devices?

Technically yes, but it is not recommended. Your account has one language setting, and it will eventually sync across all devices. If you set English on your phone and Spanish on your computer, the most recently changed device will eventually override the other. For consistency, set the language once in your main account settings and let it sync everywhere.

What if my language is not in the list?

Spotify does not support every language yet. If yours is missing, you can request it through the app's feedback feature. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and select "Send feedback" or "Report a problem." Type your language request clearly. Spotify reviews feedback regularly, but there is no may provide or timeline for when a new language will be added.

Does changing the language change the language of songs or podcasts I listen to?

No. The app's language setting only changes the interface — the menus, buttons, and labels you see. Songs and podcasts play in their original language regardless of what language you set for the app. If a podcast is in English, it stays in English even if you set Spotify to French.

Why does my language keep changing back to English?

This usually happens if you are logged into multiple accounts or if your account settings have not fully synced. Log out completely, wait a few seconds, and log back in. If it continues, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Also check that you are not accidentally switching between accounts — if you have multiple Spotify accounts, each one has its own language setting.