How to Secure a Spot in Spotify Discovery Mode

Spotify’s Discovery Mode offers a powerful lever for artist exposure but securing a spot isn’t automatic. In fact, only eligible artists get access via Spotify for Artists. Spotify Here’s how to aim for it and how InterSpace Distribution can help you get there.

Steps to Secure Access

1. Meet track eligibility
   • The track must be at least 30 days old. Spotify
   • It should have been streamed at least 20 times in Discovery Mode contexts in the past month. support.symdistro.com
2. Ensure your artist profile meets criteria
   • You must meet Spotify’s monetization standards. Spotify
   • Use the Campaigns tab in Spotify for Artists (you need Editor or Admin access). Spotify
3. Track performance & iterate
   • Monitor lift in streams, engagement, and retention.
   • Decide month-to-month which tracks to keep in Discovery Mode.
4. Use a distributor with Discovery Mode access
   • Not all distributors support Discovery Mode. Some independent artists report needing a distributor that has Discovery Mode enabled. Reddit Rebeat Digital
   • Distributors like UnitedMasters already confirm partnership to help with Discovery Mode access for eligible tracks. UnitedMasters

How InterSpace Distribution Helps You Get Into Discovery Mode

• Eligibility tracking: We monitor whether your tracks hit the streams threshold and age requirement.
• Campaign support: We help you choose which tracks to enroll and optimize for algorithmic lift.
• Distributor access: Since we already maintain licensing relationships, we can facilitate your Discovery Mode access sooner than waiting for Spotify’s public expansion.
• Analytics overlay: We overlay your Discovery Mode insights with your release performance to measure real impact (streams, listener retention).

Because Discovery Mode cuts 30% of royalties only from streams in specific algorithmic contexts, our support ensures you lean into tracks with momentum to offset the cost. Spotify