What’s Going On?
More and more people are leaving Spotify. Some are switching to YouTube Music (YTM), while others are skipping streaming entirely and going back to storing music on their devices. The main reason? Spotify feels broken and annoying to use.
Quick Summary
Backup Spotify ➜ Use a playlist transfer tool ➜ Upload or download your music ➜ Play it on YTM or use a local music app like VLC, MusicBee, or PlexAmp.
Why People Are Done with Spotify
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Hacked versions keep breaking
Free modded apps (that remove ads or unlock premium) now stop working within days. Spotify updates quickly to block them. -
The app feels bloated
New features like the “Create” tab, TikTok-like previews, and constant UI changes confuse users instead of helping. -
Price hikes and limits
Spotify raised prices again, and keeps removing features or pushing users to upgrade. -
Poor song suggestions now
What used to be great music recommendations now often feel random or out-of-touch. -
Bugs and missing playlists
People report that playlists vanish or songs won’t play, even on paid plans.
Why People Are Trying YouTube Music
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Upload your own music
You can add your own MP3 or FLAC files into your YouTube account and stream them like regular music. -
Modded versions work better
With apps like ReVanced, users get ad-free music, background play, and downloads — even without Premium. -
Works well across devices
People like how YTM connects smoothly across phone, tablet, and PC, especially if they already use YouTube. -
Good mix of music + videos
YTM offers official tracks, music videos, live shows, and user uploads all in one place. -
Smart playlists and history
Because it links with your YouTube account, it can suggest music based on your watching habits too.
People Are Going Back to Local Files
Many are fed up with monthly fees and streaming rules. They’re downloading songs again and listening with offline apps. Here’s what people use:
Offline Tools That Are Still Loved
| Tool/App | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Soulseek | Old-school sharing network for rare music |
| Foobar2000 | Clean, simple player for your local music |
| MusicBee | Great for sorting and tagging a big music library |
| MediaMonkey | Syncs music between Windows and Android easily |
| VLC | Plays almost any file, very reliable |
| PlexAmp | Lets you stream your music library from home |
| NewPipe | Lightweight YouTube app with background play |
| Metrolist | A FOSS YouTube Music client with premium features |
| yt-dlp | Downloads YouTube videos/songs into files |
| Seal | Android app that downloads audio from YouTube |
| Spicetify | Customize Spotify and remove ads (for desktop) |
| Spotube | Simple Spotify client that supports downloading |
How to Move from Spotify to YouTube Music
Switching isn’t too hard — you just need the right tools:
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Soundiiz | Transfers playlists (200 songs free, paid after) |
| TuneMyMusic | Transfers across platforms (some limits free) |
| SpotifyToYTMusic (GitHub) | Open-source tool for full transfer |
| Deezer (Free Trial) | Used as a middle-step to get FLAC backups |
Things to Keep in Mind
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YouTube Music isn’t lossless
If you’re an audiophile, you might notice quality loss compared to FLAC or TIDAL. -
Mods can break after updates
ReVanced or SpotX might stop working when the official app updates — then you need to wait for a fix. -
Premium is needed for downloads
Unless you use mods, you’ll need to pay to download music for offline use. -
Finding new music is harder
When you use only local files, discovering new artists takes more effort.
Final Thought
People are tired of streaming apps that keep changing, charge more, and offer less. The new trend is clear: take back control of your music — by switching to YouTube Music, using mods, or going offline with your own collection.
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