Verified by Spotify

The Verified by Spotify badge signals to listeners when a show has met defined criteria across three categories below. The badge appears on a show within Spotify as well as on the Spotify for Creators web and mobile experiences.

Verified badges are live on select shows as of May 2026 and will continue to roll out over the following months. As we expand, eligibility will focus on shows that we can confidently authenticate, based on a combination of:

• Sustained listener activity, with consistent audience engagement over time
• Good standing with Spotify’s platform policies, ensuring content complies with our rules
• Verified audience authenticity, including safeguards against fraudulent or bot-driven listenership

Not seeing the badge on a show today doesn’t mean it won’t receive it in the future. We will continue to develop our approach to reflect the evolving landscape of creator authenticity.