Spotify brings audiobooks to 180+ countries
Spotify is expanding audiobook access from just 22 to more than 180 countries, eventually reaching its full user base of over 750 million people. The rollout, starting now and continuing through 2026, delivers a catalog of 350,000+ titles in over 120 languages. Premium subscribers get 12 hours of listening monthly in eligible countries; standalone and pay-per-title options are also available. Audiobook features like the Page Match scan tool and charts remain part of the package.
- Audiobook availability rising from 22 to 180+ markets
- Over 350,000 titles in 120+ languages
- Premium users get 12 free audiobook hours monthly
- Standalone Audiobook+ plan and pay-per-title options
- New features include the Page Match scan tool
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How it unfolded
- TechCrunch Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets
- TechRadar Spotify to offer audiobooks in 180 markets and 120 languages — but what about a music-only UI?
- Economic Times Tech Spotify expands audiobooks to more than 180 markets
- 9to5Mac Spotify starts rolling out audiobooks to more than 180 markets
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