Spicetify Not Working | The Quick Fix

If Spicetify stops working, it is almost always because Spotify updated and Spicetify hasn’t caught up yet, or the update overwrote the patched files.

Here are the fixes, ordered from the easiest to the “nuclear” option.

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1. The Quick Fix (Try This First)

This updates Spicetify to the latest version and re-applies the patches to the new Spotify version.

1. Open PowerShell (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).

2. Run the following commands one by one:

   PowerShell

   spicetify upgrade
   

   Wait for it to finish. If it says “Already up to date,” that’s fine.

   PowerShell

   spicetify restore backup apply
   

3. Restart Spotify.

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2. The “Marketplace Not Showing” Fix

If Spicetify seems to load but the Marketplace tab is missing or extensions aren’t working:

1. Open PowerShell / Terminal.

2. Run this command to re-download the marketplace apps:

   PowerShell

   spicetify config custom_apps marketplace
   spicetify apply
   

3. If that doesn’t work, reinstall the marketplace specifically (Windows command below):

   PowerShell

   iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spicetify/marketplace/main/resources/install.ps1 | iex
   

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3. The “Black Screen” or Crash Fix

If Spotify is just a black screen or won’t open, Spicetify files are likely corrupted.

1. Restore to Vanilla: Run this in your terminal:

   PowerShell

   spicetify restore
   

   This removes Spicetify patches. Spotify should now open normally (without themes).

2. Clean Reinstall Spicetify: If you want Spicetify back, run the install command again (Windows):

   PowerShell

   iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spicetify/cli/main/install.ps1 | iex
   

   (Mac/Linux users use the curl command from the official docs).

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4. The “Nuclear” Option (Downgrade Spotify)

If Spicetify is fully updated but still doesn’t work, it means the latest Spotify update is incompatible. You have to downgrade Spotify.

1. Uninstall Spotify completely.

2. Download an older version of Spotify (e.g., version 1.2.13 or 1.2.26 are stable for modding) from a site like Uptodown.

3. Install that older version.

4. Stop Spotify from Updating:

   • Navigate to %localappdata%\Spotify\Update in your File Explorer.

   • Delete everything inside.

   • Right-click the Update folder -> Properties -> Security -> Edit.

   • Check Deny for “Full control” for your user profile.

5. Reinstall Spicetify.

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Common Error:

• “Err: Spotify path not found”: This happens if you installed the “Windows Store” version of Spotify. Spicetify only works with the version downloaded directly from the Spotify website. Uninstall the Store version and get the official installer.