Browsing that chart, it’s notable that editorial apps – Pitchfork, Guardian Music and NME – were also in the top 10. The company’s work with developers is now focusing more on external apps and services that tie in to its API: BBC Playlister being one prominent example.Īpp Finder sorted its apps by popularity, and Musixmatch was top of the list, ahead of rival lyrics service TuneWiki, for whom today’s news is thus not so positive. Spotify is comparing the new feature to its integration of Songkick’s concert listings – Songkick was another popular install from the App Finder. But while playing songs, Spotify users will now be able to click a Lyrics button on the play bar to pull up lyrics from Musixmatch’s database. The new version of the desktop client is rolling out from today, with no App Finder.

Spotify signalled some time ago that it was winding down its “App Finder” feature for third-party apps within its desktop software. Now it’s removing the section altogether, while adding one of its most popular apps – Musixmatch’s lyrics – as a core feature.

Spotify lyrics down