Spotify's 20th Anniversary: Top-Streamed Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, and Audiobooks Revealed
Spotify recently unveiled its inaugural list of the most-streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks in the platform’s history to commemorate its 20th anniversary in April 2026. Taylor Swift emerged as the top-streamed artist on Spotify, with Bad Bunny, Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande following closely behind. The list also highlighted popular artists like Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Eminem, Kanye West, and more.
Bad Bunny claimed the title of the most-streamed male artist on Spotify, while BTS secured the position of the most-streamed group. Taylor Swift stood out as the only female artist to have topped Spotify’s yearly most-streamed artists list in 2023 and 2024. The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" was recognized as the most-streamed song of all time, with his albums "Starboy" and "After Hours" also making it to the top of the most-streamed albums list.
Drake's "One Dance," Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" and "Perfect," and Ariana Grande's music were also prominently featured in the top streamed songs and artists categories. In the albums category, Bad Bunny's "Un Verano Sin Ti" led the list, followed by albums from The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. The data compiled by Spotify reflects global streaming trends over the platform's two-decade history, showcasing artists and works that have become integral to everyday life worldwide.
In addition to music, Spotify also shared its most-streamed podcasts and audiobooks for the first time, offering a comprehensive look at the diverse content available on the platform. While specific titles were not disclosed, Spotify's announcement included a Spotify 20 hub featuring curated playlists and a visual retrospective of the platform's growth and evolution.
Overall, Spotify's release of its most-streamed content provides a fascinating insight into the global listening habits of millions of users over the past two decades, highlighting the impact of artists and creators on the platform's diverse and vibrant community.