How to Troubleshoot Pandora API for Playlist Analytics in a Music App?

[davidjames83]

Hi Pandora Community,

I’m building a music app using Pandora’s API to track playlist performance (~200 daily users). The API returns inconsistent analytics data.

Setup: Pandora API, Python 3.11, OAuth authentication.
Steps Tried:

• Verified API keys and OAuth token.
• Tested endpoint for playlist metrics; some data missing.
• Checked rate limits, no errors logged.

Questions:

• How do you debug inconsistent Pandora API analytics data?
• Any common issues with playlist metric endpoints?
• Tips for ensuring reliable API responses?

Thanks for your insights!

[MariaPandora · Accepted solution]

Hi @davidjames83 !

Thanks for reaching out to us.

Unfortunately, we don't have a public API available. We have partnered with a number of companies to develop Pandora-enabled consumer devices, but we generally do not make Pandora available through other sites and applications. We also don't license the Music Genome directly to third parties, so I don't think we can help with this application development.

We appreciate you getting in touch!

[davidjames83]

Hi @MariaPandora,

Thanks for clarifying the API availability! I appreciate the quick response. Since the public API isn’t an option, are there alternative ways within Pandora’s platform to track playlist performance for a music app, like custom reports or integrations?

Best,
David James 

mod edit: removed 3rd party link

[MariaPandora]

Hi @davidjames83 .

Unfortunately, we don't have an option for that at this time, but hearing from you helps us understand what matters to our listeners.

While we don't have additional details to provide on this request, we value your input and share feedback with our development team.

Thanks for being a part of the Pandora Community!