Deezer’s Customization Overhaul: A Review of the 'Your App, Your Way' Update

At the tail end of November 2025, Deezer pushed one of the most aggressive UI updates we’ve seen in the streaming space. While Spotify and Apple Music keep users locked into a rigid, one-size-fits-all design, Deezer decided to let the fans take the wheel.

Now that we’ve lived with these features for a few months, it’s clear that Deezer isn't just trying to be a player; they’re trying to be a platform for expression. The update wasn't just about a fresh coat of paint—it was about giving users literal control over the app's hierarchy.

1. Quick Access: The End of the Infinite Scroll

The standout feature of the November 2025 launch was Quick Access. For the first time, you could long-press the top of your home feed and pin up to 8 of your favorite albums, artists, or playlists.

In 2026, this has become the standard for Deezer power users. Instead of letting an algorithm decide what you see when you open the app, you decide. It’s a small UX change that fixes the "scrolling fatigue" that has plagued streaming apps for years.

2. Visual Identity: Mood over Brand

Deezer also introduced Accent Colors—7 for light mode and 7 for dark mode. Whether you want a high-contrast red or a muted slate gray, the app adapts. Combined with the 13 different app icon layouts (which hit Android in mid-November after a brief iOS exclusive), the app feels significantly less like a corporate product and more like a personal tool.

3. What the Community Thinks (The Real Talk)

The feedback on the Deezer Community boards and Reddit has been surprisingly positive, but with some notable caveats:

• The Praise: Users love the "personality" it brings. Being able to create custom playlist covers with the new Sticker system (which launched just before Halloween 2025) has turned playlist-making into a social event again.
• The Gripes: Some long-term listeners argue that while the "glow-up" is nice, they would have preferred a focus on fixing the desktop app's offline mode or the lingering bugs in Android Auto. There is a sense that Deezer is leaning into "Visuals" to distract from "Technical" debt.

The Takeaway

Deezer’s 2025 pivot toward "Your App, Your Way" was a smart move. By giving users the power to rearrange the furniture, they’ve created a level of user loyalty that is hard to build with algorithms alone. If you're tired of your music app looking like a grid of ads, Deezer’s current layout might be exactly what you need.

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Does a custom layout help you find more music? Data shows that users who pin their favorites actually discover more new music because they spend less time searching for their old favorites. Check your stats to see if your pinning habits are helping you branch out.