Key Takeaway:
Find out how Spotify Wrapped works, when it tracks your listening, and how you can see your top songs and artists before the official release with Free Your Music.
Spotify Wrapped is one of the most exciting times of the year for music lovers.
Well, except maybe in 2024, when Spotify faced some backlash for using AI to generate parts of the experience.
Did it stop anyone from using it? Not really. Millions will still be just as excited this year too.
And how could you not be?
Spotify Wrapped is a celebration of your real listening habits — showing you what you've actually loved over the past 10 months.
Wait, 10 months?
Yep. Spotify cuts off tracking at the end of October to avoid Christmas music dominating your stats.
Wrapped shows your favorite artists, top tracks, and even your listening habits throughout the day, all in shareable slides perfect for social media.
Plus, you get a 100-song playlist of your most played tracks, perfect for saving and looking back at how (or if) your music taste has changed.
Spotify Wrapped — Why all the hype?
Every December, Spotify Wrapped lets you relive your music year with personalized stats.
You’ll see your most-streamed songs, favorite artists, total listening time, and more — all wrapped up in a fun, story-style format.
Spotify keeps things fresh too.
In 2021, for example, they introduced Audio Aura, a colorful energy mood based on your most listened-to music.
If you're wondering how to find Spotify Wrapped, don't worry — Spotify usually sends a notification when it's ready.
Or, if you’re impatient, you can check your Spotify stats anytime with Free Your Music.
How to See Your Top Songs and Artists with Spotify Wrapped
Spotify uses your listening data to create a story about your year.
Here’s how you can find yours:
- Go to the Spotify Wrapped website.
- Click "Login" and enter your Spotify credentials.
- Explore your stats: top artists, top songs, genres, total listening time, and more.
Spotify also highlights things like where your favorite artists are from and what time of day you listen most.
Want to check your stats early?
Use Free Your Music to get real-time insights into your top songs, artists, and albums — any time you want.
Bonus Playlists from Spotify Wrapped
In addition to your story, Spotify gives you:
- Your Top Songs: Your most listened-to tracks of the year.
- Missed Hits: Songs you might love but didn’t discover (yet).
- On Record: Exclusive content featuring top artists (available in select countries).
You’ll find these playlists under your Wrapped section in the app or through the Spotify Wrapped website.
Were There Special Badges for Spotify Wrapped?
In the past, Spotify offered badges for Premium users as part of the Wrapped experience.
These included:
- Tastemaker — awarded to users whose playlists gained a lot of new followers.
- Pioneer — given to those who discovered songs before they hit 50,000 streams.
- Collector — for users who added a massive number of songs to playlists.
These badges were part of Spotify Wrapped in 2020 but haven’t been included in recent editions.
Spotify now focuses more on personalized playlists and creative storytelling through features like Your Music Evolution and AI-driven recaps.
Do You Need Premium to See Spotify Wrapped?
Nope!
Spotify Wrapped is available to both free and premium users.
When Does Spotify Wrapped Start Tracking?
Spotify Wrapped tracks your listening from January 1 to October 31 each year.
November and December aren't included because holiday music would otherwise dominate the results.
(So if you're trying to "fix" your Wrapped in December... it’s too late!)
How Many Minutes Did I Listen to Music on Spotify?
In your Wrapped, you’ll see:
- Top 5 artists
- Top 5 songs
- Top 5 podcasts
- Total minutes listened
- Your top genre
Private and offline listening time also counts toward your total minutes.
Can I Influence My Spotify Wrapped?
A little!
If you want to keep certain guilty pleasures out of your Wrapped, use a private session when you listen.
Spotify won’t log those sessions toward your official stats.
How to Check Spotify Stats Before Wrapped Drops
Don’t want to wait until December?
You can use Free Your Music to check your real-time Spotify stats anytime.
- See your most streamed songs and artists
- Track your top albums
- Follow your evolving music taste over the months
You can also check your stats for Apple Music and YouTube Music.
How to Transfer Your Playlists to Spotify
Love your Wrapped but want all your music in one place?
With Free Your Music, you can easily transfer playlists from other services to Spotify, no manual work needed.
