Spotify users are disappointed by an underwhelming Wrapped this year

Dec 5, 2024

Spotify users find this year's Wrapped disappointing and less creative.

Spotify users are disappointed by an underwhelming Wrapped this year

: This year, Spotify Wrapped disappointed users due to a lack of creativity and expected features like detailed stats and top music genres. The integration of an AI podcast, instead of engaging features, contributed to the sentiment that Wrapped was a flop. Many users expressed dissatisfaction on social media, suggesting layoffs and AI reliance downgraded the experience. Reactions to the overall design and AI podcast were mixed, with some users appreciating aspects of the new format.

Disappointment filled the air as many Spotify users found this year's Wrapped lacking in creativity and missing various features and stats. Users criticized Spotify for emphasizing an AI podcast over the usual engaging content like music personality assessments and audio aura descriptions.

The absence of detailed information, such as top genres and podcasts, frustrated many, leading them to express their feelings on social media using the hashtag #SpotifyWrapped2024. A collaboration with Google on AI features did not meet users' expectations, with numerous complaints overshadowing positive feedback.

Additionally, speculation arose that Spotify's earlier layoffs, with 2,300 employees let go, might have impacted Wrapped's quality due to reduced staffing. Despite the outcry, Spotify aims to revamp the experience next year, as the company has already started preparations with various teams involved.