Happy 20th Birthday, Spotify. Here's the Platform's Most Streamed of All Time
CNET
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Spotify has released "Spotify at 20: Most Streamed of All Time Lists" to celebrate its 20th anniversary, compiling extensive streaming data into comprehensive charts. These lists aim to showcase the most popular music and artists across the platform's history globally.
- The lists reveal that The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" holds the title of the most streamed song of all time on Spotify.
- Bad Bunny has been named the most-streamed artist globally for three consecutive years, a testament to his significant international appeal.
- Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" previously held the record for the most-streamed song and remains a prominent fixture on the all-time charts.
- The data highlights the enduring popularity of certain artists and tracks, reflecting shifts in global music consumption trends over the past two decades.
- Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" has achieved the fastest milestone to 1 billion streams on the platform, showcasing the rapid ascent of contemporary hits.
- The compilation offers a snapshot of music listening habits and the artists who have dominated the streaming landscape since Spotify's inception.
- These historical rankings provide insight into the evolution of music popularity and the impact of streaming services on the music industry.
