Where to Find the Language Setting in Spotify

The language setting in Spotify controls the text you see in menus, buttons, and search results—not the language of the songs themselves. You change it in your account settings, and the process differs slightly depending on whether you're using the desktop app, mobile app, or web player.

Spotify supports over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. The language you choose applies across all devices where you're signed into that account.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your account settings by clicking your profile name or the gear icon, then select "Display" or "Language" depending on your device.
  • On desktop and web, the language dropdown is under Settings > Display, and changes take effect when ready after you restart the app.
  • On mobile (iOS and Android), go to Settings > Language and select from the list of available languages.
  • Changing the language affects only the Spotify interface text, not the language of songs, podcasts, or artist names.
  • If you don't see your preferred language listed, Spotify may not yet support it, and you can check the full list in your settings.

Changing Language on Desktop Spotify

Open the Spotify desktop app and look for your profile name or account icon in the top right corner. Click it to open a dropdown menu, then select "Settings" (it may also appear as a gear icon).

Once in Settings, look for the "Display" section on the left sidebar. Click "Display" and you'll see a dropdown menu labeled "Language." Click the dropdown to see all available languages, select the one you want, and then close the settings window. Restart the Spotify app completely for the change to take effect—straightforward closing and reopening it should do it.

Changing Language on Spotify Web Player

Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

In Settings, scroll down until you find the "Language" option. Click the dropdown, choose your preferred language from the list, and the change will explore when ready. You may need to refresh the page to see the new language throughout the interface.

Changing Language on Mobile (iPhone and Android)

Open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Settings" (the gear icon).

Scroll down to find "Language" and tap it. You'll see a list of available languages—select the one you want. The change takes effect right away, and you'll see the new language the next time you navigate to a different screen in the app.

What Happens When You Change the Language

Changing the language updates all text in the Spotify interface: menu labels, button text, search prompts, playlist descriptions, and notification messages. Your saved playlists, liked songs, and listening history remain exactly the same.

The language setting does not change the language of song titles, artist names, album names, or podcast content itself. If you're looking for music in a specific language, you'll still search by the original title or use Spotify's genre and mood playlists to find what you want.

Troubleshooting Language Changes That Don't Stick

If you change the language but the app still shows the old language, make sure you've fully restarted the app. On desktop, close Spotify completely (not just minimizing it) and open it again. On mobile, swipe the app away from your recent apps list and reopen it.

If you're using multiple devices, remember that the language setting syncs across all of them—changing it on your phone will change it on your computer and web player too. If one device isn't updating, sign out and sign back in on that device to force a sync.

Switching Back to Your Original Language

You can change the language back at any time using the same steps. Go to Settings, find the Language option, and select your original language from the dropdown. The change takes effect when ready on web and after a restart on desktop and mobile apps.

If you accidentally selected a language you don't read, you can still navigate by memory: the Settings option is usually in the same location regardless of language, and the Language dropdown is typically near the top of the Settings menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing the language affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Your playlists, liked songs, and all your listening history stay exactly the same. Only the text labels and menu items in the Spotify interface change.

Can I set different languages on different devices?

No. Spotify uses one language setting per account, and it syncs across all your devices. If you change the language on your phone, it changes on your computer and web player too.

What if my language isn't in the list?

Spotify supports over 30 languages, but not every language is available. If yours isn't listed, you can check Spotify's help center for the current list of supported languages, or use English as a default.

Will changing the language change the language of songs or podcasts?

No. The language setting only changes the Spotify menu and interface text. Songs, podcasts, and artist names appear in their original language regardless of your interface language.

Do I need to restart Spotify after changing the language?

On the web player, the change is when ready. On desktop, restart the app completely. On mobile, the change usually takes effect right away, but restarting the app guarantees it.