Spotify adds verification badges to artist profiles
The April rollout also introduced profile details covering releases, touring and career milestones.
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Spotify introduced Verified by Spotify in April 2026, a badge for artist profiles the company says have met its authenticity and trust criteria. At launch, Spotify expected more than 99% of artists listeners actively search for to be verified, including many independent acts.
A useful signal has a defined scope
The announcement also outlined beta profile details for activity such as releases, touring and career milestones. Those signals come from information available inside Spotify, giving listeners more context without turning a profile into a complete biography.
Spotify says profile checks will continue over time.
