New: Spotify Sharing Comes to Instagram Notes

Key Summary/TL;DR

Instagram’s latest update allows users to link their Spotify accounts and display the song they’re currently listening to via the Notes feature in the DMs section. This real-time music integration brings a new layer of personal expression and seamless sharing between platforms. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

What Is the New Instagram + Spotify Feature?

In June 2025, Instagram introduced a new feature that lets users showcase the Spotify track they’re currently listening to through Notes. Notes are the short, 60-character text updates you can post above your DMs, and now they can include music, automatically synced from your Spotify app in near real-time.

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This feature updates dynamically within a 30-minute window of what you're listening to, making it a lightweight way to share your vibe without the need to post a Story or Reel.

How It Works

To use the new music-sharing feature in Instagram Notes:

1. Open Instagram and go to your direct messages.
2. Tap your profile bubble to create a new Note.
3. Tap the music note icon.
4. Connect your Spotify account when prompted (if not already linked).
5. Instagram will automatically display the song you’re currently playing on Spotify.
6. You can add a short caption above the song to personalize it.

Anyone who sees your Note will also see a “Play on Spotify” button, allowing them to listen to the same track directly in their app.

Why This Matters

1. A New Layer of Expression

This update adds a subtle but powerful tool for users to express themselves through music. Just like a tweet or status update, your music taste becomes a window into your mood, without the need to overthink your content.

2. Frictionless Cross-App Sharing

The integration deepens Spotify’s reach within the Meta ecosystem and offers users a more seamless sharing experience. Unlike traditional song sharing via Stories, this method updates automatically and lives quietly in the Notes section for 24 hours.

3. Casual, Non-Intrusive Social Sharing

Notes are designed to be low-pressure, ephemeral updates. This new functionality fits perfectly with that ethos, allowing users to passively share what they’re listening to in the background without the commitment of a full post or video.

4. Part of Instagram’s “Anyway” Campaign

This rollout is part of Instagram’s broader “Anyway” campaign, which aims to reduce performance pressure on users and promote casual, creative expression. The campaign encourages more real, in-the-moment updates, this time with a soundtrack.

Additional Updates to Instagram

Alongside the Spotify integration, Instagram has also begun rolling out:

• Profile grid customization: You’ll soon be able to rearrange your posts on your profile grid without needing to delete or re-upload them.

• Reel preview expansion: Users can now test their Reels with wider audiences before deciding whether to fully publish them, reducing posting anxiety and helping creators refine content.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I connect my Spotify to Instagram?

To connect your Spotify to your Instagram, go to Instagram settings, “Accounts Center”, “Your App and Media”, Link your Spotify account. You can also link it the first time you use the Note music feature.

Can I turn off Spotify sharing in Notes?

Yes, you can turn off Spotify sharing in Instagram Notes. Simply don’t select the music icon when posting a Note. You can also disconnect your Spotify account from Instagram via the settings.

Does the song update automatically?

Yes, Instagram's new update with Spotify will automatically update your song to what you're currently listening to. Instagram fetches your currently playing Spotify track within a 30-minute window when you create a Note. It doesn’t continuously update after the Note is posted.

Is this available on iOS and Android?

Yes, the new Spotify Instagram Note feature is rolling out globally on both iOS and Android as of June 12, 2025.

How long do music Notes last?

Just like regular Notes, Instagram Spotify Notes expire after 24 hours unless manually updated before that.

Can I connect my Apple Music account to Instagram Notes?

As of right now, you cannot connect your Apple Music account to Instagram Notes like you can do with Spotify. We have hopes that this update will be coming in the near future!