Top 100 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify (2023 Update)

January 9, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the top 100 most-streamed songs on Spotify are? Well, you've come to the right spot.

We're going to dive into some of the most played songs on Spotify. Not necessarily the best songs (though there is some overlap), but we've compiled a list of the most popular music that is streamed on Spotify.

In this blog post, you'll find a comprehensive list of the top 100 most-streamed songs of all time.

So, without further ado, let's dive in and see which songs made the cut!

What is the most listened to song on Spotify?

The most-streamed song in Spotify history is credited to… The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights."

The song, which was released in November 2019, has been streamed over 3 billion times on the platform! This is a huge thing. So far, the only two songs that have reached 3 billion streams on Spotify are The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" and Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You".

With the dazzling 3,332 billion streams, The Weeknd surpassed Ed Sheraans’ “Shape of You” in January 2023. Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” held the record for the most streamed song for over 5 years! When it seemed that nobody would be able to overtake the 1st place, The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights needed only a few months to set a new streaming record.

It's no surprise that The Weeknd's hit song "Blinding Lights" has taken over Spotify as the most streamed song on the platform. With its catchy beat and infectious chorus, it's easy to see why it has become a new fan favorite.

But just how popular is "Blinding Lights"? According to Spotify, it is currently the most listened to song on the platform, with over 3.3 billion streams. That's right, 3.3 billion streams! It's no wonder that it has become the most streamed song in Spotify history, credited to none other than The Weeknd himself.

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As for myself, "Blinding Lights" has not become my most listened to song on Spotify, but I love its catchy beat and smooth vocals. Every time it comes on, I find myself singing along and dancing in my seat.

It's not just me that can't get enough of "Blinding Lights". The song has become a global phenomenon, reaching the top of charts in 37 countries. It has even been used in various commercials and movies, further cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon.

“Blinding Lights” was also officially recognized as the biggest US Billboard Hot 100 single of all time. When released at the end of 2019, the song spent over 100 weeks in the charts.

If you haven't already, be sure to give "Blinding Lights" a listen on Spotify. It's definitely worth the stream, and you'll soon see why it has become the most streamed song on the platform. Trust me, you won't be able to get it out of your head.

Who is the most listened to artist on Spotify?

As of January 2023, The Weeknd has the most monthly listeners on Spotify. Ed Sheeran is the most-followed male artist and Drake is the most-streamed artist of all time.

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer who has won several awards including four Grammys, 20 Billboard Music Awards and 17 Juno Awards. He has had great success with his albums Kiss Land (2013), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), Starboy (2016), After hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022).

Even if you’re not The Weeknd’s fan, you can probably name their most popular song: "Blinding Lights". The song was released on November 29, 2019, and has been streamed more than 3.3 billion times since then. It currently holds the top position for the most streamed song on Spotify ever.

Let’s see what other songs made it to the top of Spotify!

Top 10 Most Streamed Songs on Spotify

Here are the best of the best: most-listened to songs on Spotify.

1. “Blinding Lights” - The Weeknd

🎶 Streams: 3.339

🗓️ Released 29 November 2019

2. “Shape of You” - Ed Sheeran

🎶 Streams: 3.335

🗓️ Released: 6 January 2017

3. “Dance Monkey” - Tones and I

🎶 Streams: 2.726

🗓️ Released: 10 May 2019

4. “Someone You Loved” - Lewis Capaldi

🎶 Streams: 2.596

🗓️ Released:8 November 2018

5. “Rockstar” - Post Malone featuring 21 Savage

🎶 Streams: 2.575

🗓️ Released: 15 September 2017

6. “Sunflower” - Post Malone and Swae Lee

🎶 Streams: 2.510

🗓️ Released: 18 October 2018

7. “One Dance” - Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla

🎶 Streams: 2.498

🗓️ Released: 5 April 2016

8. “Closer” - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey

🎶 Streams: 2.436

🗓️ Released: 29 July 2016

9. “Believer” - Imagine Dragons

🎶 Streams: 2.335

🗓️ Released: 1 February 2017

10. “Stay” - The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber

🎶 Streams: 2.313

🗓️ Released: 9 July 2021

Top 10 Most Streamed Songs on Spotify: Summary

We have put the top 10 most listened to songs on Spotify on an infographic. Feel free to share it one social media!

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Top 100 Most Streamed Songs on Spotify

If the top 10 songs don’t satisfy your curiosity, here’s a top 100 chart. We have also created a playlist for the 100 most-streamed songs on Spotify. Open the the playlist here.

RankSongStreams (billions)Artist(s)Release date
1"Blinding Lights"3.337The Weeknd29 November 2019
2"Shape of You"3.334Ed Sheeran6 January 2017
3"Dance Monkey"2.726Tones And I10 May 2019
4"Someone You Loved"2.596Lewis Capaldi8 November 2018
5"Rockstar"2.575Post Malone featuring 21 Savage15 September 2017
6"Sunflower"2.510Post Malone and Swae Lee18 October 2018
7"One Dance"2.498Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla5 April 2016
8"Closer"2.436The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey29 July 2016
9"Believer"2.335Imagine Dragons1 February 2017
10"Stay"2.313The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber9 July 2021
11"Señorita"2.312Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello21 June 2019
12"Perfect"2.277Ed Sheeran3 March 2017
13"Heat Waves"2.207Glass Animals29 June 2020
14"Say You Won't Let Go"2.200James Arthur9 September 2016
15"Bad Guy"2.186Billie Eilish29 March 2019
16"Thinking Out Loud"2.136Ed Sheeran20 June 2014
17"Lucid Dreams"2.125Juice WRLD4 May 2018
18"Starboy"2.125The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk21 September 2016
19"Don't Start Now"2.108Dua Lipa1 November 2019
20"God's Plan"2.084Drake19 January 2018
21"Lovely"2.069Billie Eilish and Khalid19 April 2018
22"Watermelon Sugar"2.062Harry Styles15 May 2020
23"Photograph"2.042Ed Sheeran20 June 2014
24"Bohemian Rhapsody"2.013Queen31 October 1975
25"Something Just Like This"2.006The Chainsmokers and Coldplay22 February 2017
26"Shallow"1.976Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper27 September 2018
27"Love Yourself"1.954Justin Bieber9 November 2015
28"Sad!"1.951XXXTentacion1 March 2018
29"Circles"1.935Post Malone30 August 2019
30"Take Me to Church"1.923Hozier13 September 2013
31"All of Me"1.921John Legend12 August 2013
32"Sweater Weather"1.915The Neighbourhood28 March 2012
33"Thunder"1.879Imagine Dragons27 April 2017
34"7 Rings"1.874Ariana Grande18 January 2019
35"Goosebumps"1.868Travis Scott featuring Kendrick Lamar2 September 2016
36"Jocelyn Flores"1.866XXXTentacion31 October 2017
37"Havana"1.838Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug3 August 2017
38"Stressed Out"1.813Twenty One Pilots28 April 2015
39"XO Tour Llif3"1.812Lil Uzi Vert24 March 2017
40"New Rules"1.793Dua Lipa2 June 2017
41"Happier"1.782Marshmello and Bastille17 August 2018
42"Counting Stars"1.775OneRepublic25 March 2013
43"Humble"1.767Kendrick Lamar30 March 2017
44"Wake Me Up"1.764Avicii17 June 2013
45"Let Her Go"1.762Passenger24 July 2012
46"Sicko Mode"1.760Travis Scott featuring Drake3 August 2018
47"As It Was"1.750Harry Styles1 April 2022
48"Riptide"1.743Vance Joy21 May 2013
49"The Hills"1.730The Weeknd27 May 2015
50"Sorry"1.725Justin Bieber22 October 2015
51"Can't Hold Us"1.711Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton16 August 2011
52"Good 4 U"1.707Olivia Rodrigo14 May 2021
53"Let Me Love You"1.707DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber5 August 2016
54"Lean On"1.701Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ2 March 2015
55"Roses (Imanbek Remix)"1.695Saint Jhn with Imanbek18 September 2019
56"One Kiss"1.688Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa6 April 2018
57"Better Now"1.682Post Malone27 April 2018
58"Drivers License"1.676Olivia Rodrigo8 January 2021
59"Treat You Better"1.675Shawn Mendes3 June 2016
60"Congratulations"1.671Post Malone featuring Quavo4 November 2016
61"Faded"1.669Alan Walker3 December 2015
62"Stay with Me"1.658Sam Smith14 April 2014
63"Without Me"1.646Halsey4 October 2018
64"Don't Let Me Down"1.638The Chainsmokers featuring Daya5 February 2016
65"Uptown Funk"1.637Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars10 November 2014
66"I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Seeb Remix)"1.637Mike Posner and Seeb14 April 2015
67"Industry Baby"1.627Lil Nas X featuring Jack Harlow23 July 2021
68"Memories"1.627Maroon 520 September 2019
69"Too Good at Goodbyes"1.624Sam Smith8 September 2017
70"I Don't Care"1.622Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber10 May 2019
71"Mr. Brightside"1.621The Killers7 June 2004
72"Thank U, Next"1.619Ariana Grande3 November 2018
73"Demons"1.613Imagine Dragons4 September 2012
74"Lose Yourself"1.613Eminem28 October 2002
75"Levitating"1.606Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby1 October 2020
76"Montero (Call Me by Your Name)"1.598Lil Nas X26 March 2021
77"Dakiti"1.597Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez30 October 2020
78"Mood"1.59524kGoldn and Iann Dior24 July 2020
79"Despacito (remix)"1.587Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber17 April 2017
80"Unforgettable"1.581French Montana featuring Swae Lee7 April 2017
81"Moonlight"1.565XXXTentacion16 March 2018
82"Dynamite"1.562BTS21 August 2020
83"Do I Wanna Know?"1.555Arctic Monkeys19 June 2013
84"The Box"1.555Roddy Ricch6 December 2019
85"Wonderwall"1.547Oasis30 October 1995
86"That's What I Like"1.543Bruno Mars18 November 2016
87"Cheap Thrills"1.525Sia29 January 2016
88"There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"1.522Shawn Mendes20 April 2017
89"'Till I Collapse"1.522Eminem featuring Nate Dogg26 May 2002
90"Stitches"1.515Shawn Mendes14 April 2015
91"No Role Modelz"1.510J. Cole4 August 2014
92"See You Again"1.505Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth10 March 2015
93"I Like Me Better"1.500Lauv19 May 2017
94"7 Years"1.498Lukas Graham16 June 2015
95"I'm Yours"1.494Jason Mraz12 February 2008
96"Smells Like Teen Spirit"1.494Nirvana10 September 1991
97"Girls Like You"1.494Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B[B]30 May 2018
98"Despacito"1.493Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee12 January 2017
99"Sugar"1.485Maroon 529 August 2014
100"Rockstar"1.481DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch17 April 2020

My most listened to song on Spotify

Do you want to see what is your most listened to song on Spotify? FreeYourMusic app includes a free stats function for personalized stats, although the service is mainly used for transferring playlists.

The app generates stats for all major music streaming platforms, including stats for Spotify, stats for Apple Music and stats for YouTube Music. FreeYourMusic is available for all platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS and Linux.

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How to check your most listened songs, artists and albums on Spotify?

  1. Install the FreeYourMusic app.
  2. Open the app and click Stats in the sidebar.
  3. Select your music streaming service.
  4. Log into your account.
  5. FreeYourMusic will generate a link to your personalized stats.
  6. Open the link to see you most-listened songs, artists, and albums.
  7. If you want, you can send that link to other to share your stats.

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