Spotify’s Lightsaber Progress Bar Delights Star Wars Fans
A Brilliant Easter Egg
People are just noticing a cool addition to Spotify that will delight Star Wars fans – a lightsaber in place of the progress bar on all Star Wars soundtracks. This is a brilliant way to include fun Easter eggs through design, and Spotify is the perfect medium to do this to reach different fan bases. Unlike that other UI design change that drove users wild, this type of tweak is a light way of keeping a user base hooked.
Customization Options
I’ve had a play (on web browser) and you can change the colour of the lightsaber by clicking on the handle, and also change the type of lightsaber! This has delighted Star Wars fans over on Reddit, with one also pointing out the same thing happened to Taylor Swift songs but with a twinkle symbol.
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(Image credit: Spotify)
Conclusion
While we’re unsure Spotify is taking the right path in its brand direction, we can get onboard with these creative design decisions and would love to see more of them. For more Star Wars fun, see our list of the best Star Wars fonts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this feature available on all Spotify platforms?
A: Unfortunately, this feature is only available on the web browser version of Spotify.
Q: Can I customize the lightsaber color on my mobile device?
A: No, this feature is only available on the web browser version of Spotify.
Q: Is this a new feature or an old addition?
A: This feature was added last year, but it’s only now gaining popularity among users.
Q: Can I change the type of lightsaber on my mobile device?
A: No, this feature is only available on the web browser version of Spotify.
