Technical Knowledge
Explanations of how artist.tools works internally, how our algorithms work, and more.
Articles in this collection
- How Does artist.tools Detects Botted Playlists?
This guide explains how artist.tools identifies and flags bot activity on Spotify playlists. It covers our data sources, detection logic, warning signals, and how curators and artists can use these insights to maintain playlist integrity.1. Data...
- Understanding "Unchecked" & "N/A" Status Labels
Throughout artist.tools, you'll see various status labels on metrics like followers, popularity scores, streams, and other data fields. These labels indicate the current state of the data and whether it's ready to view.Data Status...
- Genre Data Sources & Updates
Genre information on artist.tools comes directly from Spotify. We display the genres Spotify assigns to artists, playlists, and keywords based on their aggregated data.Where Genre Data Comes FromAll genre data is sourced from Spotify's...
- Understanding Listener Estimate for Playlists
Listener Estimate shows how many unique listeners a playlist might deliver to an artist in a middle slot over a 30-day period. This metric helps you evaluate playlist reach before pitching, but it's an estimate based on public Spotify signals—not...
- Playlist Ownership Verification Requirements
To protect playlist data and ensure only legitimate owners can update information or add curator contacts, artist.tools requires proof of ownership for certain actions. This guide explains what proof is acceptable and how to submit it.When You Need...