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Spotify has marked its 20th anniversary by unveiling, for the first time, its most-streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks in history.

In data reflecting streams as of April 2026, Taylor Swift ranks as the most-streamed artist of all time on the platform, followed by Bad Bunny and Drake. The top 10 also includes The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Eminem, and Kanye West.

Here are Spotify’s most-streamed titles of all time across key categories as of April 2026:

Most-streamed artists of all time

  • Taylor Swift
  • Bad Bunny
  • Drake
  • The Weeknd
  • Ariana Grande
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Justin Bieber
  • Billie Eilish
  • Eminem
  • Kanye West
  • Travis Scott
  • BTS
  • Post Malone
  • Bruno Mars
  • J Balvin
  • Rihanna
  • Coldplay
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Future
  • Juice WRLD

Most-streamed albums of all time

  • “Un Verano Sin Ti” by Bad Bunny
  • “Starboy” by The Weeknd
  • “÷ (Deluxe)” by Ed Sheeran
  • “SOUR” by Olivia Rodrigo
  • “After Hours” by The Weeknd
  • “SOS” by SZA
  • “Hollywood’s Bleeding” by Post Malone
  • “Lover” by Taylor Swift
  • “AM” by Arctic Monkeys
  • “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” by Billie Eilish
  • “Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa
  • “beerbongs & bentleys” by Post Malone
  • “?” by XXXTENTACION
  • “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON)” by KAROL G
  • “YHLQMDLG” by Bad Bunny
  • “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” by Bruno Mars
  • “Views” by Drake
  • “Midnights” by Taylor Swift
  • “Scorpion” by Drake
  • “Beauty Behind The Madness” by The Weeknd

Most-streamed songs of all time

  • “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
  • “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
  • “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
  • “Starboy” by The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk
  • “As It Was” by Harry Styles
  • “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
  • “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” by Post Malone & Swae Lee
  • “One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid & Kyla
  • “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
  • “STAY” by The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
  • “Believer” by Imagine Dragons
  • “I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys
  • “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
  • “lovely” by Billie Eilish & Khalid
  • “Yellow” by Coldplay
  • “The Night We Met” by

    Un Verano Sin Ti

    “Un Verano Sin Ti” is the fourth studio album by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, released in May 2022. The album draws heavily on Caribbean and Latin American musical styles, including reggaeton, dembow, and bachata, and its title translates to “A Summer Without You.” It became a global phenomenon, breaking streaming records and winning Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards, solidifying Bad Bunny’s influence on modern Latin music.

    Starboy

    “Starboy” is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather the title of a 2016 album and song by Canadian musician The Weeknd. The album explores themes of fame, excess, and personal struggle, and its title track features a collaboration with French electronic duo Daft Punk. While not a historical landmark, the album achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim, cementing The Weeknd’s status as a global pop icon.

    SOUR

    SOUR, also known as Tyre, is an ancient Phoenician city located in modern-day Lebanon. Founded around 2750 BCE, it was a major maritime and commercial power in the Mediterranean, famous for its purple dye and trade networks. The city later came under Greek, Roman, and Byzantine rule, and today its archaeological ruins, including a Roman hippodrome and aqueduct, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    After Hours

    “After Hours” is a 1985 black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, set in New York City’s SoHo district. The story follows a word processor named Paul Hackett, whose mundane evening spirals into a surreal and nightmarish odyssey through the city’s underground art scene and eccentric characters. While not a physical place, the film has become a cultural touchstone for its gritty, claustrophobic portrayal of 1980s downtown Manhattan.

    SOS

    The acronym “SOS” is a universal distress signal, not a physical place or cultural site. It was formally adopted at the 1906 International Radiotelegraphic Convention in Berlin as a standard Morse code sequence (three dots, three dashes, three dots) because it was easy to transmit and recognize. Its history reflects the development of global maritime communication and emergency protocols, famously used during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

    Hollywood’s Bleeding

    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” is the third studio album by American rapper Post Malone, released in 2019. The album’s title and artwork reflect themes of fame, mental health, and the darker side of Hollywood, drawing from Post Malone’s own experiences with celebrity culture. It features hit singles like “Circles” and “Sunflower,” and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

    Lover

    The Lover, also known as the “Lovers’ Bridge” or “Lucky Lover,” is a scenic spot in the ancient town of Fenghuang, Hunan, China. Historically, it is associated with a romantic legend about a young couple who were separated by a river and eventually reunited by a bridge built through their love and determination. Today, it is a popular cultural site where visitors attach locks or tokens to symbolize lasting love, continuing the tradition of romance and devotion.

    Midnights

    “Midnights” is a fictional or poetic term, not a specific real-world place or cultural site. If referring to Taylor Swift’s 2022 album of the same name, it explores themes of sleepless nights, self-reflection, and past relationships, drawing from her personal history and pop culture. The album was released to critical acclaim and became a commercial success, marking a contemplative chapter in her career.