How to Fix Spotify Web Player When It Stops
Introduction
As a Spotify Web Player user, I know how frustrating it can be when the player stops working. You’re in the middle of listening to your favorite playlist, and suddenly the music stops. It’s a buzzkill, to say the least. But fear not, because there are several things you can do to fix the issue and get back to your music in no time. Here are some solutions to try.
Check Your Internet Connection
The first thing to check when Spotify Web Player stops working is your internet connection. Sometimes, a weak or unstable internet connection can cause issues with the player. To check your internet connection, try restarting your router and modem. If that doesn’t work, use an internet speed test to see if your internet is running at the expected speed. If your internet connection is the problem, fix it first, and then try using Spotify Web Player again.
Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies
If your internet connection is not the problem, the next thing to check is your browser cache and cookies. Over time, these files can become cluttered and cause issues with Spotify Web Player. To clear your browser cache and cookies, follow these steps:
- For Chrome: click the three dots in the top-right corner, go to More tools > Clear browsing data, select “Cached images and files” and “Cookies and other site data”, and click “Clear data”.
- For Firefox: click the three lines in the top-right corner, go to Options > Privacy & Security, under Cookies and Site Data click “Clear Data”, select “Cookies and Site Data” and “Cached Web Content”, and click “Clear”.
- For Safari: click Safari > Preferences > Privacy, click “Manage Website Data”, select all the items, and click “Remove All”.
Disable Browser Extensions
Browser extensions can sometimes interfere with Spotify Web Player. If you have any browser extensions installed, try disabling them and then using Spotify Web Player again. Here’s how to disable browser extensions on popular web browsers:
- For Chrome: click the three dots in the top-right corner, go to More tools > Extensions, toggle off the extensions you want to disable, and refresh the Spotify Web Player page.
- For Firefox: click the three lines in the top-right corner, go to Add-ons, select the extension you want to disable, and click “Disable”.
- For Safari: click Safari > Preferences > Extensions, select the extension you want to disable, and uncheck the box next to “Enable”.
Update Your Browser and Adobe Flash Player
Outdated web browsers and Adobe Flash Player can also cause issues with Spotify Web Player. Make sure your browser and Adobe Flash Player are up to date by following these steps:
- For Chrome: click the three dots in the top-right corner, go to Help > About Google Chrome, and check for updates. For Adobe Flash Player, go to chrome://components and click “Check for update” under Adobe Flash Player.
- For Firefox: click the three lines in the top-right corner, go to Help > About Firefox, and check for updates. For Adobe Flash Player, go to Add-ons, select Plugins, and click “Check to see if your plugins are up to date” under Adobe Flash Player.
- For Safari: click Safari > About Safari, and check for updates. For Adobe Flash Player, go to Safari > Preferences > Websites > Plugins, and make sure Adobe Flash Player is enabled.
Restart Your Computer
If all else fails, try restarting your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix issues with Spotify Web Player. After restarting your computer, open your web browser, go to the Spotify Web Player page, and see if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
There you have it, several solutions to try when Spotify Web Player stops working. If none of these solutions work, you can always contact Spotify support for further assistance. But hopefully, one of these solutions did the trick, and you’re back to enjoying your music in no time!
Remember to keep your browser up-to-date and keep an eye out for any suspicious browser extensions that may be causing problems. By following these steps, you’ll be able to get back to your music in no time.
