Not legit
Artister
No, Artister is not legit. See our review on Artister.io and why we believe they're fraudsters.
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Our scorecard
Reviewed October 2026
- –Mixed:What you pay
- Not covered in this review
- Poor:What you get
- Plays from listeners paid in points
- Poor:Transparency
- Claims no artificial streams, yet pays listeners
- –Mixed:Refunds
- No refund policy stated
- Poor:Bot risk
- High: our bot detection often flags them
Is Artister Legit?
No, Artister is not legit.
We’ve received dozens of artist reports from this curator, and our bot detection algorithm frequently flags their playlists.
This company targets artists by including them in their playlists without any prior contact, to get the artists’ attention and contact them for more promotion opportunities.
Is Artister.io Legit?
No, Artister is not legit. Artister.io promises to get your music heard by adding it to playlists supposedly played in cafes, restaurants, and lounges. They claim a unique and legal method, but does it hold up? Here’s a look at some red flags that raise concerns:
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Buying Plays, Not Fans: Unlike genuine playlist promotion where curators discover your music, Artister.io seems to offer a system where plays are purchased. This directly contradicts Spotify’s terms of service, potentially leading to your music being pulled altogether.
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“Incentivized” Listening: Artister.io claims they don’t use bots, but their FAQ raises eyebrows. While they say they avoid “artificial streams,” they describe listeners who get “in-system points” for listening through their apps, redeemable for gift cards. Sounds an awful lot like an incentive program, not genuine music discovery. Quote from Artister.io FAQ: “We are not using any Bots or Click Farms to generate artificial streams on Spotify…” (but then they go on to explain a system that incentivizes listening…)
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Songs Removed From Spotify: Some users report songs being added to Artister.io playlists without permission, and then removed from Spotify entirely. This suggests the playlists might be flagged for suspicious activity, impacting your music negatively.
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Negative Reviews and Low Ratings: Reviews on platforms like Trustpilot raise doubts. While Artister.io might have positive testimonials, independent review sites often show a different picture.
How do I get out?
If you have engaged with Artister and are now facing issues or suspect fraudulent activity, here’s what you can do:
- Report to Spotify: If you notice suspicious activity or have been added to dubious playlists, report the issue to Spotify. They have mechanisms in place to investigate and take necessary action against fraudulent playlist promotion services.
- Respectfully Contact Them: Attempt to contact them via their website and request they remove your music. Keep it light and respectful. Do not accuse them of botting.
Other artists’ experiences with Artister should serve as a reminder to exercise caution when engaging with playlist promotion services, and to always read reviews online before engaging in playlist promotion. We recommend running any and all playlists you plan to do promotion with through our Bot Checker.