Is Chartmob Legit? No, they're not.

Chartmob is a service that claims to promote artists on Spotify by adding their songs to playlists which are then purportedly played in various venues like coffee shops, restaurants, and lounges. They claim to have a unique and legal way of promoting music through these channels.

How do you know they're botted?

There are several red flags and complaints from users that suggest that Chartmob employs fraudulent practices in their Spotify promotion services. Here's a breakdown of the concerns:

1. Purchasing Plays: Unlike legitimate playlist promotion services where artists get the opportunity to be heard and added by private curators, Chartmob appears to offer a platform where plays can be purchased. This is a clear violation of Spotify's terms of service, which can lead to the removal of the artist's music from the platform.

2. Bot Activity: Many users have reported that Chartmob engages in bot activity to artificially inflate play counts. This is corroborated by individuals noticing a significant uptick in plays when added to Chartmob playlists, which later are suspected to be bot-generated.

3. Unauthorized Listings: Some artists have reported that their tracks were added to Chartmob playlists without their knowledge or consent, which later led to their music being removed from Spotify entirely.

4. Negative Reviews and Ratings: There are negative reviews and low ratings on various platforms like Trustpilot and Scamadviser which highlight the fraudulent nature of Chartmob's services. On Scamadviser, several negative indicators were found during a review of the website, including a low trust score based on various data points such as server location and other site ratings.

How do I get out?

If you have engaged with Chartmob and are now facing issues or suspect fraudulent activity, here's what you can do:

1. 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.

2. Respectfully Email Them: Attempt to email them (support@chartmob.net) and request they remove your music. Keep it light and respectful. Do not accuse them of botting.

Other artists experiences with Chartmob 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.