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We're big believers that playlists are a huge driver of success for artists in today's age.

Unfortunately, a growing number of artists are being misled or conned into thinking they've secured a spot on an authentic playlist, only to discover it's riddled with bots. Our data shows up to 64% of small artists looking for playlist placements have been placed in botted playlists. Crazy, right?

While the allure of instant visibility might be tempting, the repercussions of being associated with such deceptive practices aren't worth the risk. Let's explore the risks.

Reduced Algorithm & Editorial Support — Spotify's recommendation algorithms, such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar, rely on genuine user engagement to suggest tracks. Botted streams, lacking real engagement, hinder Spotify's ability to determine who to show your music to. Low engagement relative to high stream numbers can also be a red flag, causing the algorithm to sideline your music. From our experience, artists plagued with botted playlist placements/streams also get excluded from Editorial consideration.

Getting Banned on Spotify — One of the most severe repercussions of using botted playlists is facing Spotify's penalties. The platform employs sophisticated algorithms to detect bot activities. If found guilty, artists or playlist curators can face temporary suspensions or even permanent bans, effectively ending their Spotify journey... and from our experience, appeal emails often go unreviewed.

Royalties Getting Withheld — While botted streams might seem like a way to boost earnings, the reality is starkly different. Spotify's payout system is designed to reward genuine streams. If the platform detects bot activities, any potential earnings from these fake streams can be withheld. In some cases, Spotify might even reclaim previously paid royalties up to 3 months prior, leading to financial losses for the artist.

Skewed Analytics — Relying on botted playlists can distort an artist's understanding of their audience. With inflated numbers, genuine metrics like audience demographics, engagement rates, and song preferences become clouded. This skewed perspective will surely lead to misguided marketing decisions, hindering genuine growth opportunities.
We collect a lot of data to make our assessments and often human-review sketchy playlists that appear on our radar.

If our Spotify Bot Checker doesn't have enough data on a playlist, or you want to learn how to discern between an authentic and botted playlist yourself, here's how:

Unusual Growth Patterns — A sudden and massive surge or dip in followers or streams over a short period can be a red flag. Authentic playlists grow steadily, with occasional spikes due to popular tracks or mentions. However, if the growth seems too rapid to be organic, it might be worth running through artist.tools Spotify Bot Checker.

Low Engagement Rates — Bots can play songs, but they're rarely sophisticated enough to engage. If a track on a playlist has a high number of streams but minimal saves, shares, or follows, it's a potential indicator of bot activity. Another major red flag is if a playlist has a low number of listeners and a high number of streams.

Mismatched Demographics — If the majority of listeners come from regions unrelated to the artist's primary audience or if there's an unusual distribution of age or gender, be cautious. Bots often originate from specific locations, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, as this is where the world's major data centers are located.

Generic User Profiles — Bots often operate under generic or blank profiles, with randomly generated names like "7w24423kjhsdfkjh34kh". If a curator's profile has a bunch of these followers, that can be a sign of bot-driven activity. Authentic listeners typically have more personalized profiles, complete with playlists and favorite tracks.

Too Good To Be True — If a playlist curator promises guaranteed stream numbers or accepts any artist willing to pay, it's essential to tread carefully. Authentic playlist curators focus on the quality and fit of the music rather than making lofty promises.

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Is WAVR.AI Legit? No, they're not.

WAVR.AI 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 WAVR.AI employs fraudulent practices in their Spotify promotion services. Here's a breakdown of the concerns:

Purchasing Plays: Unlike legitimate playlist promotion services where artists get the opportunity to be heard and added by private curators, WAVR.AI 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.
Bot Activity: Many users have reported that WAVR.AI engages in bot activity to artificially inflate play counts. This is corroborated by individuals noticing a significant uptick in plays when added to WAVR.AI playlists, which later are suspected to be bot-generated.
Unauthorized Listings: Some artists have reported that their tracks were added to WAVR.AI playlists without their knowledge or consent, which later led to their music being removed from Spotify entirely.
Negative Reviews and Ratings: There are negative reviews and low ratings on various platforms like Trustpilot and Scamadviser which highlight the fraudulent nature of WAVR.AI'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 WAVR.AI 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 Email Them: Attempt to email them (info@wavr.ai) and request they remove your music. Keep it light and respectful. Do not accuse them of botting.

Other artists experiences with WAVR.AI 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.

Is WAVR.AI Legit?

No, WAVR.AI is not legit.

We've received dozens of artist reports from this curator, and their playlists are frequently flagged by our bot detection algorithm.

This company targets artists by including them in their playlists without any prior contact, in an attempt to get the artists' attention and contact them for more promotion opportunities.

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