What is Discover Weekly and how do I get on it?

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dLKkyJWRjsNafzYEj6l9E

 Why Discover Weekly Is Important

• Reaches millions of users every week
• Generates long-term passive streams
• Rewards quality and listener engagement over hype
• Often the gateway to bigger algorithmic success and editorial attention

 How to Get On Discover Weekly

1. Trigger the Right Listener Behavior
Spotify’s algorithm pays close attention to how people interact with your music:

• High save rate
• High completion rate (people finishing your track)
• Repeat listens
• Low skip rate
• Playlist adds and shares

2. Grow Your Fan Base Organically

• The more people that follow and interact with your music, the more data Spotify has to work with
• Fans who listen to you often will influence what their Discover Weekly looks like — and you can show up there

3. Use Smart Distribution Tools

• Linkfire, Feature.fm, and ToneDen help you track what sources drive meaningful Spotify interactions
• Focus your content and ad spend on sources that lead to deep engagement, not just quick clicks

4. Be Consistent

• Spotify rewards artists who release music regularly (every 4–8 weeks)
• Each new song gives you another shot at Discovery placement

 Don’t Do This

• Don’t use bots or click farms — it breaks the algorithm and can get you shadowbanned
• Don’t promote your song if it’s not ready (bad listener data will hurt your chances)
• Don’t expect Discover Weekly immediately — it often kicks in after 1–4 weeks

 Pro Tip

Focus on listener quality, not just quantity. If 1,000 people listen and 800 of them skip your track, you’re worse off than if 200 people listened and 180 of them saved it and played it twice.