3. Autoplay: The Continuous Flow

Autoplay is a feature that activates when a user's chosen listening queue ends (e.g., they finish an album, a playlist, or a single song). Instead of silence, Spotify automatically begins playing similar music. This is a critical discovery point. If your track is selected for Autoplay, it means Spotify's algorithm is confident that it will keep the listener engaged and continue their listening session. Autoplay streams are particularly valuable because they indicate a high level of algorithmic trust in your song's ability to retain listeners.