Taylor Swift has emerged as the leading artist in Spotify’s historical list of most streamed artists, a report released on Thursday revealed. Following closely behind is the Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny, who had previously claimed the top spot in 2025, surpassing Swift for the fourth consecutive year.
The ongoing rivalry between the two artists has seen Swift securing the top position in the past two years, while Bad Bunny dominated from 2020 to 2023. Spotify’s ranking also includes Drake in third place, followed by 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, and Juice WRLD, in that order.
Spotify refrained from disclosing its data collection methodology when questioned by The Associated Press. Additionally, Spotify highlighted its 20th anniversary by unveiling its most streamed albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Streaming services constitute a significant portion of the music industry’s revenue, accounting for 82% in the United States according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Spotify, founded in Sweden in April 2006, holds the largest market share, with over 31% share, boasting 751 million users and 290 million subscribers across 184 markets.
Here are Spotify’s top streamed albums of all time:
1. Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti”
2. The Weeknd’s “Starboy”
3. Ed Sheeran’s “÷ (Deluxe)”
4. Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR”
5. The Weeknd’s “After Hours”
6. SZA’s “SOS”
7. Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding”
8. Taylor Swift’s “Lover”
9. Arctic Monkeys’ “AM”
10. Billie Eilish’s “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
11. Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia”
12. Post Malone’s “Beerbongs & Bentleys”
13. XXXTENTACION’s “?”
14. Karol G’s “Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)”
15. Bad Bunny’s “YHLQMDLG”
16. Bruno Mars’s “Doo-Wops & Hooligans”
17. Drake’s “Views”
18. Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”
19. Drake’s “Scorpion”
20. The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind The Madness”
Spotify’s top streamed songs of all time include hits like “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, “Starboy” by The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk, and many more, reflecting the diverse musical tastes of its global audience.