By default, Spotify keeps tabs on everything you do in the app to make sure you always have something to listen to. This includes algorithm-driven recommendations for Spotify audiobooks and podcasts too. Some folks might not want to rely solely on algorithms and AI, or they might be uncomfortable with Spotify keeping track of every playlist they play—or maybe both. Until we get an official word on what this new setting might mean, we can only speculate about its potential implementation.
The built-in tracking is what powers features like Spotify Wrapped 2023, offering a deep dive into all the tracks you’ve played over the years and highlighting some listening trends you might not have noticed otherwise.
