Streaming

Spotify

Spotify Technology S.A.

Shitification Level

4 / 5

Premium tier added an audiobook listening-hour cap. Free tier effective bitrate dropped. Podcast ad density rising across all tiers, including paid.

Evidence

Spotify-confirmed audiobook hour limit; user reports on r/enshittification.

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