Taylor Swift has claimed the top spot on Spotify’s inaugural list of its most streamed artists in history, revealed on Thursday morning. Following her is Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny, who has consistently made waves on the streaming platform. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, held the title of Spotify’s most played artist of the year in 2025 for the fourth time, knocking Swift off the throne.
The battle for supremacy between the two artists has been a back-and-forth affair. Swift secured the top position in the previous two years, while Bad Bunny dominated from 2020 to 2023. In the overall rankings, Drake takes the third spot as Spotify’s most streamed artist of all time, with other notable names like The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran following suit.
Spotify did not disclose details about its data collection methods when questioned. Alongside unveiling its top streamed artists globally, Spotify also highlighted its most streamed albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations.
Streaming has become a significant revenue driver for the music industry, accounting for 82% of income in the U.S., as per the Recording Industry Association of America. Spotify, established in Sweden in April 2006, stands as the leading platform, commanding over 31% of the market share. With a reported 751 million users and 290 million subscribers across 184 markets, Spotify continues to dominate the music streaming landscape.
The list of Spotify’s most streamed albums of all time includes popular releases by artists like Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, and SZA. Additionally, the platform’s most streamed songs feature hits like “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, and “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, among others.