Taylor Swift is the most listened-to artist of all time on Spotify
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the platform revealed its all-time ranking, with the American star leading the list, followed by Bad Bunny and Drake
In an unprecedented milestone for the music industry, Taylor Swift was crowned the most listened-to artist in Spotify history.
The leading streaming platform, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, made its all-time public ranking for the first time, confirming the absolute dominance of the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter in digital consumption. global.
The report, released on April 23, places Swift at the top of the podium, surpassing internationally renowned figures.
The Top 5 most-streamed artists of all time is completed by Puerto Rican Bad Bunny in second place—the only Latin artist on the list—followed by Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande.
Swift's success is not only due to her prolific recent output, but also to her ability to mobilize a massive fanbase in the streaming era.
Although Swift dominates as an artist, other names lead in specific categories.
Bad Bunny holds the record for the most-streamed album with “Un Verano Sin Ti,” which is approaching 22 billion streams. The Weeknd, meanwhile, holds the title for the most-streamed song of all time thanks to his global hit “Blinding Lights.” The ranking also highlights the longevity of bands like Coldplay, whose song “Yellow” (2000) is the oldest in the Top 20, and the meteoric rise of recent hits like “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. With this announcement, Taylor Swift reaffirms her status as the definitive figure of contemporary music, leading a chart that defines the tastes of an entire generation.