# It’s about time – Spotify is finally upgrading its free tier with these x Premium-style features

> Spotify is upgrading is free tier for the first time in seven years Now users can tap and play any song they want to in a playlist, or by using the search bar These enhancements are designed to give users more playback…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/its-about-time-spotify-is-finally-upgrading-its-free-tier-with-these-premium-style-features?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68c832acf1f372af02464f99)
- **Published:** 2025-09-15
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #free #spotify #features #upgrading #premium #tier #users #control
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