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Business · Updated 7 Oct, 04:38 pm IST

Spotify to expand audiobooks to over 180 markets by end of 2026

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Why it matters for readers: It means more audiobooks, languages, and a simpler way to switch between reading and listening on Spotify.

  • Spotify will expand audiobook access from 22 markets to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026.1
  • The platform will offer more than 350,000 audiobook titles with catalogues in over 120 languages.1
  • Monthly audiobook listeners on Spotify rose about 40% year-on-year and listening hours increased over 30%.1
  • Spotify will enhance its Page Match feature, which lets users scan a book's ISBN to track progress and switch to the audio version.1
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