Spotify extends free-tier parental controls to six new markets
Spotify is expanding its free-tier managed accounts feature to allow parents to control music for children under 13 in six new markets. These markets include Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, and Sweden.
Key Takeaways
- The rollout covers six markets: Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, and Sweden.
- Spotify’s free-tier managed accounts are designed for parents controlling music for children under 13.
- The feature expansion starts May 17, 2026.
- The article identifies the move as a product launch, not a broader pricing or bundle change.
Why It Matters
This gives Spotify a more granular way to handle family use on its free tier in six markets, with controls aimed specifically at under-13 listeners. For the streaming ecosystem, it shows product differentiation can extend beyond paid plans into account-level access management. What to watch next is whether Spotify adds the same managed-account feature to more markets or to paid family plans, but the article only confirms the six-country rollout starting May 17.
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