How to Embed Spotify Songs in Joomla

If you've been working with Joomla for a while, you probably know how tricky embeds used to be.

Before OSEmbed came along, getting external content like Spotify songs into your articles wasn’t exactly smooth sailing.

In this quick tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to easily embed your favorite Spotify tracks right inside your Joomla articles.


Step #1. Install OSEmbed

  • First, download OSEmbed. You can go with the Free or Pro version.
  • Install it on your Joomla site just like any other extension.

links to osembed free and pro installation packs


Step #2. Get the Spotify song URL

  • Head over to Spotify and click on an artist you like. I’m using Lady Gaga for this example:

lady gaga thumbnail

  • Find the track you want, click the three dots, and select Share > Copy Song Link from the menu.

the three dots icon and the popup with the share menu

  • Your Spotify URL should look like this:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1QV6tiMFM6fSOKOGLMHYYg?si=22900ac56d004ae4

Nice work! You're ready to drop this URL into your Joomla article.


Step #3. Add the Spotify URL to a Joomla article

  • Login to your Joomla admin dashboard.
  • Paste that Spotify URL directly into the article where you want the song to appear:

the spotify song url embedded in joomla article edit page

  • Click Save or Save & Close.
  • The Spotify song will display beautifully on the frontend:

the spotify song url embedded in joomla article front end page


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