Spotify says its audio library will reach over 750 million users with 350,000 titles in 120 languages as it rolls out globally by the end of 2026.
Spotify is expanding audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, tapping into a catalog of over 350,000 titles in 120 languages for more than 750 million listeners.
Users will have several ways to listen: included with Premium, an Audiobook+ add-on, or buying titles directly. The rollout starts now and will continue over the coming months.
Spotify is widening its footprint in the book world. The music and podcast giant announced today that audiobooks will be available in more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, expanding far beyond the handful of English-speaking countries where the service started. The rollout starts now and will unfold over the coming months, reaching a global audience of more than 750 million users.
Readers in the new markets will find a catalog of more than 350,000 titles across more than 120 languages. In places like Spain, the catalog will include tens of thousands of Spanish-language titles. The expansion comes with a mix of options for listeners, including audiobooks as part of Premium, an Audiobook+ add-on, and standalone title purchases.
Spotify says its publishing deals are non-exclusive. That means authors and publishers can offer their titles on other platforms as well, while Spotify helps broaden their reach to readers who might not have used audiobook services before.
While the full map will unfold by the end of 2026, Spotify highlighted a multi-region approach that includes Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. The precise order of markets and when each one goes live will be revealed progressively as the rollout continues.
Premium subscribers in eligible markets can get 12 hours of listening per month for audiobooks in some countries, while others will let listeners buy individual titles. A new Audiobook+ add-on is also rolling out in student plans in select regions in November, designed to provide extra listening hours. The company notes that Audiobook+ has already attracted more than one million subscribers and generated over $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
For casual readers, Spotify’s move puts books beside music and podcasts in a single app. Non-English titles and more languages mean more choice without needing a separate audiobook app. And because the catalog spans hundreds of thousands of titles from thousands of publishers, there should be something for most tastes.
The expansion will continue over the coming months. If you’re curious whether your country is on the list, keep an eye on Spotify’s app and announcements from the company about which markets go live next. The company has also been adding features like Page Match to help users jump between printed and audio versions, and this expansion is part of a broader push to grow listening hours and user engagement.
Spotify is rolling out to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, with updates coming in waves. Check the app for the latest availability in your region.
Pricing varies by country. Premium subscribers in some markets get a monthly listening allowance, while others can buy titles directly or use Audiobook+ for extra hours.
No. Spotify says publishing deals are non-exclusive, so authors can also sell their books elsewhere.
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