Spotify has launched Audiolibros+, a new subscription tier in Spain that gives users access to more than 350,000 audiobooks. The move takes the company beyond music and podcasts as it courts the country’s growing audience of audiobook listeners.
Premium subscribers in Spain now get 12 hours of audiobook listening each month, with the clock resetting monthly. Users who need more time can buy extra hours, valid for up to a year after purchase. Spotify also sells audiobooks individually. TechCrunch reports that the service’s broader catalogue includes more than 45,000 audiobooks in Spanish.
Spotify’s audiobook service, previously available in 22 countries, is now expanding to more than 180, putting it within reach of over 750 million people. The Spanish catalogue is also set to grow, with new books in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Polish, alongside titles in more than 120 other languages. The company wants to become a destination for audio content, with a broad selection.
Demand is rising. Spotify says monthly audiobook listeners have increased by almost 40% in the last year, while total listening hours are up more than 30%. Billboard reports that audiobook listening hours rose 60% between 2024 and 2025, a faster increase than in previous years. That growth is prompting Spotify to add features for audiobook fans.
One new tool is Page Match, called “Encuentra la página” in Spanish. It lets users move from a physical or digital book to its audiobook without losing their place. More than a million people have used the feature since February. Spotify is now adding a frequently requested option: users can scan a book’s ISBN and enter a page number to jump to that point in the audiobook.
Owen Smith, Spotify’s VP of Audiobooks, said: “Books change the way we see the world and the people around us. For many people, audiobooks are a way to rediscover reading, whether on the way to work, during a walk or at the end of a long day.” Spotify sees audiobooks as a lasting shift in how people read, not a passing trend.
Spotify’s Audiolibros+ launch in Spain comes as audiobook listening rises and reading habits change. With a large catalogue and practical tools, plus flexible access, the company is making a play for the Spanish book market. Its expansion into more languages and focus on easy-to-use features point to a long-term commitment. For Spanish users, the service adds options and new ways to enjoy books.
