Spotify has revolutionized music consumption, becoming the go-to platform for millions worldwide to discover and enjoy their favorite tunes. As streaming numbers continue to soar, certain songs have risen above the rest, achieving monumental milestones in the digital music era. Dive into the definitive list of the Most Streamed Songs On Spotify and explore the tracks that have captured the hearts (and ears) of a global audience.
| # | Title | Artist | Image | Song Link | Streams | Daily Streams | Year | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shape of You | Ed Sheeran |  Ed Sheeran – Shape of You Album Art |
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran | 4,244,404,379 | 1,607,767 | 2017 | Pop | English |
| 2 | One Dance | Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla |  Drake – One Dance Album Art |
One Dance by Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla | 3,546,086,546 | 1,180,155 | 2016 | Reggae / Dancehall | English |
| 3 | Perfect | Ed Sheeran | Ed Sheeran – Shape of You Album Art |
Perfect by Ed Sheeran | 3,318,565,825 | 1,610,295 | 2017 | Pop | English |
| 4 | Lovely | Billie Eilish & Khalid | Lovely by Billie Eilish & Khalid | 3,215,135,625 | 1,352,339 | 2018 | Pop | English | |
| 5 | I Wanna Be Yours | Arctic Monkeys | I Wanna Be Yours by Arctic Monkeys | 2,867,258,608 | 2,203,735 | 2013 | Alternative | English | |
| 6 | Yellow | Coldplay | Yellow by Coldplay | 2,861,833,707 | 2,314,623 | 2000 | Alternative | English | |
| 7 | Don’t Start Now | Dua Lipa |  Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now Album Art |
Don’t Start Now by Dua Lipa | 2,861,112,756 | 963,837 | 2019 | Pop | English |
| 8 | Photograph | Ed Sheeran |  Ed Sheeran – Photograph Album Art |
Photograph by Ed Sheeran | 2,817,636,428 | 1,553,687 | 2014 | Pop | English |
| 9 | God’s Plan | Drake |  Drake – God's Plan Album Art |
God’s Plan by Drake | 2,719,574,500 | 802,302 | 2018 | Hip-hop | English |
| 10 | Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran | Ed Sheeran – Photograph Album Art |
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran | 2,704,101,392 | 1,117,501 | 2014 | Pop | English |
| 11 | Bad Guy | Billie Eilish |  Billie Eilish – Bad Guy Album Art |
Bad Guy by Billie Eilish | 2,682,376,902 | 621,057 | 2019 | Alternative | English |
| 12 | Wake Me Up | Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc | Wake Me Up by Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc | 2,630,467,706 | 1,281,834 | 2013 | Electronic | English | |
| 13 | Viva La Vida | Coldplay | Viva La Vida by Coldplay | 2,611,863,641 | 1,886,631 | 2008 | Alternative | English | |
| 14 | Just The Way You Are | Bruno Mars | Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars | 2,602,164,618 | 2,341,499 | 2010 | Pop | English | |
| 15 | When I Was Your Man | Bruno Mars | When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars | 2,537,623,902 | 1,611,103 | 2012 | Pop | English | |
| 16 | Without Me | Eminem | Without Me by Eminem | 2,534,810,516 | 1,516,587 | 2002 | Hip-hop | English | |
| 17 | That’s What I Like | Bruno Mars |  Bruno Mars – That's What I Like Album Art |
That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars | 2,527,469,503 | 1,750,692 | 2017 | Soul / Motown R&B | English |
| 18 | Locked Out Of Heaven | Bruno Mars | Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars | 2,524,774,892 | 1,982,675 | 2012 | Rock | English | |
| 19 | Do I Wanna Know? | Arctic Monkeys | Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys | 2,485,051,576 | 1,316,979 | 2013 | Rock | English | |
| 20 | Lose Yourself | Eminem | Lose Yourself by Eminem | 2,480,634,761 | 1,149,337 | 2002 | Hip-hop | English | |
| 21 | 7 Rings | Ariana Grande |  Ariana Grande – 7 Rings Album Art |
7 Rings by Ariana Grande | 2,479,141,199 | 718,461 | 2019 | Hip-hop | English |
| 22 | Unforgettable | French Montana ft. Swae Lee |  French Montana – Unforgettable Album Art |
Unforgettable by French Montana ft. Swae Lee | 2,417,530,733 | 1,206,661 | 2017 | Reggae / Dancehall | English |
| 23 | Let Me Love You | DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber |  DJ Snake – Let Me Love You Album Art |
Let Me Love You by DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber | 2,417,248,288 | 1,091,895 | 2016 | Electronic | English |
| 24 | Cold Heart [PNAU Remix] | Elton John & Dua Lipa ft. PNAU | Cold Heart [PNAU Remix] by Elton John & Dua Lipa ft. PNAU | 2,297,933,959 | 1,043,728 | 2021 | Pop | English | |
| 25 | New Rules | Dua Lipa |  Dua Lipa – New Rules Album Art |
New Rules by Dua Lipa | 2,268,921,640 | 781,856 | 2017 | Pop | English |
Spotify’s Streaming Supremacy: A Deep Dive into the Top Tracks
Spotify’s influence on the music industry is undeniable, and its streaming charts serve as a powerful barometer of global music tastes. This ranking of the most streamed songs on Spotify not only highlights the most popular tracks but also tells a story of evolving musical preferences and the platform’s growing impact over the years. Let’s delve deeper into the history and milestones behind these streaming giants.
The Evolution of a Stream: Landmark Moments
The journey to billions of streams was paved with significant milestones. It wasn’t long ago that reaching 500 million streams was considered a monumental achievement. In fact, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” was the first song to surpass this mark on October 11, 2015, setting a new benchmark for success on the platform.
Just over two months later, on December 15, 2015, Drake’s “One Dance” became the first track to cross the billion-stream threshold, shattering previous records and signaling a new era of streaming dominance. Ed Sheeran continued to lead the charge, with “Shape of You” becoming the first song to reach both 2 billion streams (December 10, 2018) and an unprecedented 3 billion streams (December 22, 2021).
The streaming race continues to accelerate. As of January 12, 2024, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” surpassed 4 billion streams and is projected to reach the astonishing 5 billion mark in 2025. The sheer volume of streams required to reach the top echelons is rapidly increasing; soon, entering the top 20 will necessitate over 3 billion streams. The top 100 songs already boast over 2 billion streams each, demonstrating the incredible scale of music consumption on Spotify. Even songs within the top 1,000 are rapidly approaching the billion-stream milestone, highlighting the ever-expanding streaming universe. Currently, over 2,500 tracks have exceeded 500 million streams on Spotify, with new additions appearing almost daily.
Ed Sheeran – Shape of You Album Art
Spotify’s Record Breakers: Songs that Defined Streaming History
Beyond overall stream counts, certain songs have set records for debut performance and sustained popularity on Spotify. Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone achieved the biggest debut and single-day stream count in Spotify history, racking up an astounding 25,204,472 filtered streams on April 19, 2024.
Among non-debut tracks, Mariah Carey’s perennial holiday classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” holds the record for the highest daily streams with 23,701,697. For non-holiday releases, Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” achieved a peak of 18,424,325 daily streams shortly after its release, demonstrating its instant popularity.
“Flowers” and “Fortnight” also dominate the weekly streaming charts, holding the top two spots with 115,156,896 and 102,878,399 streams, respectively. These are the only songs to have ever achieved weekly stream counts exceeding 100 million, showcasing their exceptional reach.
In terms of longevity, Tones and I’s global hit “Dance Monkey” reigned supreme on the Spotify daily chart for an impressive 120 days. Post Malone and 21 Savage’s “Rockstar” demonstrated staying power on the weekly chart, holding the number one position for 17 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spotify’s Top Tracks
What is currently the most streamed song of all time on Spotify?
While “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd is rapidly approaching 5 billion streams and is a strong contender, “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran currently holds the title of the most streamed track of all time on Spotify.
Which song by a female artist has the most streams on Spotify?
Tones & I’s “Dance Monkey” is the most streamed song by a female artist on Spotify.
What is the most streamed song by a band on Spotify?
“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, an American band, is the most streamed track by a band on the platform.
What is Spotify’s most streamed non-English language song?
Bad Bunny and Jhayco’s “Dákiti” is the most streamed non-English song on Spotify, and also the most streamed Latin song of all time, showcasing the global reach of Latin music.
Spotify’s top streamed songs are more than just popular tunes; they represent cultural moments, streaming milestones, and the ever-evolving landscape of digital music consumption. As Spotify continues to grow, the charts will undoubtedly continue to be rewritten, with new artists and songs vying for a place in streaming history.
