Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
As of mid-2025, Drake is widely cited as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify, surpassing 30 billion streams. Other top artists include Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd, according to publicly reported platform data and music industry tracking sources.
Most-Streamed Songs of All Time
The most-streamed song on Spotify is "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, followed by "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran and "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I. These tracks have accumulated billions of streams and consistently rank at the top of global charts.
How Streaming Counts Are Measured
Streaming platforms count each on-demand play as one stream, usually after a minimum listen time of around 30 seconds. Streams are aggregated globally and updated daily, with official charts and artist pages reflecting cumulative totals over time.
For the latest official rankings, you can check Spotify's top charts and artist pages directly at Spotify's official site.
