Get ready for your ultimate Spotify Wrapped 2025! The highly anticipated annual music recap officially dropped on December 3rd, revealing the audio that truly defined the year for millions worldwide. This year’s comprehensive Spotify Streaming Data showcases fascinating listener habits globally, with Bad Bunny once again earning the prestigious title of Global Top Artist, a remarkable fourth time in his career. The Puerto Rican superstar amassed an incredible 19.8 billion streams, marking his triumphant return to the top spot after previously holding this honor from 2020 to 2022. While Taylor Swift had claimed the title for the last two years, Bad Bunny’s latest album also dominated the charts. His release, ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,’ secured its place as the global top album, significantly contributing to his streaming success. Spotify is celebrating Bad Bunny’s monumental achievement with a global campaign, including a short film and fan activations, all highlighting his immense global appeal and his significant presence in the Spotify Wrapped 2025 data.
Global Artist Rankings for Spotify Wrapped 2025
Bad Bunny leads the global artist pack, a highlight of the Spotify Wrapped 2025 findings. Taylor Swift secured the second spot globally, with The Weeknd following in third. Drake came in fourth globally, and Billie Eilish rounded out the top five artists. These artists represent a diverse range of sounds that resonated deeply with listeners worldwide. However, US listening habits showed a slight difference in the Spotify Wrapped 2025 recap. Taylor Swift reigned supreme in the United States, while Drake took second place. Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar also featured prominently. Bad Bunny ranked fifth in the US, underscoring distinct regional listening preferences revealed by the 2025 Music Recap.
Trending Music and Genres in Spotify Wrapped 2025
The music landscape of 2025, as showcased in Spotify Wrapped 2025, was bold, demonstrating a significant surge in several genres. Pop, K-Pop, and Country music saw substantial growth, with cross-genre collaborations becoming increasingly popular and creating instant classics. The booming live music scene also influenced these Top Music Trends. Social momentum played a role in breakout hits, while Hip-Hop/R&B remained the dominant genre, accounting for 30.7% of total streams. Rock and Pop music followed closely, each capturing 14.7% of streams. Latin music showed steady growth, and Country music also expanded its reach. K-Pop’s global impact was undeniable, exemplified by the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack. Afrobeats continued to permeate mainstream culture, with its unique sonics adopted across genres. Gen Z listeners showed a preference for Worldpop, reflecting a global blended sound, and search interest for rock music also surged, suggesting a growing appetite for the genre, all detailed in the Spotify Wrapped 2025 insights.
Top Songs and Albums of 2025
Globally, the top song revealed by Spotify Wrapped 2025 was “Die With A Smile,” a collaboration by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, garnering over 1.7 billion streams. Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” secured the second spot, followed by Bruno Mars and ROSÉ’s “APT.” claiming third place. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” was fourth, and Bad Bunny’s “DtMF.” rounded out the top five songs. The Global Top Songs list truly reflects a year of diverse hits. The global top album was Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,’ followed by the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack. Popular albums from 2024 also reappeared in the Spotify Wrapped 2025 data, with Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” ranking high, SZA’s “SOS Deluxe: LANA” also being a favorite, and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” making the list.
Podcast Listening Trends and Audiobooks on Spotify
Podcasts continued their strong performance on Spotify, a key trend highlighted by Spotify Wrapped 2025. The Joe Rogan Experience held the top global spot, remaining the most-listened-to podcast for the fifth year. “Call Her Daddy” and “Huberman Lab” also ranked highly. Interest in wellness and spirituality podcasts grew, seeing a 30% increase in listening as many users turned to these shows for guidance. Mel Robbins’ podcast focused on everyday obstacles, Huberman Lab broke down complex science, and “The Diary of a CEO” offered valuable insights. Fantasy genre audiobooks proved their enduring appeal, and self-help audiobooks remained popular, with Mark Manson, Brianna Wiest, and Eckhart Tolle resonating with listeners, as captured by the Podcast Listening Trends in Spotify Wrapped 2025.
New Wrapped Features for 2025
Spotify Wrapped 2025 introduced exciting new features, offering more layers and stories than ever before. The “Listening Age” feature compares tastes by using song release years against age groups. A “Top Song Quiz” tested listener recall. For the first time, “Top Albums” were spotlighted. “Artist Clips” featured personalized thank-you messages from artists. Authors and podcasters also sent personalized messages to fans. The “Fan Leaderboard” recognized top listeners. Data collection for Wrapped ran until November 15th. This annual recap provides a deep dive, offering insights into personal audio journeys. The campaign itself is a cultural moment, encouraging sharing and connection. Wrapped transforms listening data into a dynamic, visual experience, and the 2025 iteration reaffirms Spotify’s role as the ultimate soundtrack to listeners’ lives, celebrating everything from Bad Bunny Global Artist achievements to diverse Top Music Trends.
