Top 100 Most Streamed Songs on Spotify (2025) – Global Hits

Spotify has revolutionized the music industry since its launch in 2008, becoming the world’s leading music streaming platform with over 550 million users.

With billions of songs being streamed daily, some songs have become extraordinarily popular, creating streaming records that show the evolving musical tastes of listeners worldwide.

In this article, we will be getting into detail about the most-streamed songs on Spotify, seeing what makes these tracks so popular, and who the artists behind these record-breaking hits.

Top 10 Most Streamed Songs Of All Time On Spotify

The following table represents the current top 10 most-streamed songs on Spotify, based on billions of streams accumulated since their release. These songs have achieved remarkable longevity and popularity across diverse audiences globally.

Rank	Song	Artist(s)	Streams (billions)
1	“Blinding Lights”	The Weeknd	4.782
2	“Shape of You”	Ed Sheeran	4.300
3	“Someone You Loved”	Lewis Capaldi	3.858
4	“Starboy”	The Weeknd and Daft Punk	3.828
5	“As It Was”	Harry Styles	3.824
6	“Sunflower”	Post Malone and Swae Lee	3.767
7	“Sweater Weather”	The Neighbourhood	3.687
8	“One Dance”	Drake with Wizkid and Kyla	3.586
9	“Stay”	The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber	3.515
10	“Believer”	Imagine Dragons	3.384

Let’s get into details of the artists behind these record-breaking tracks and what sets them apart.

1. “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd

Blinding Lights was released in late 2019; this pop anthem became a global hit. Its retro ’80s vibe, driving beat, and The Weeknd’s vocals helped it reach the top spot. The song holds its top spot for a long time, breaking records on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its massive streaming numbers show its widespread success across different countries and its status as a defining song of the early 2020s, solidifying its place as the most streamed song ever on Spotify.

2. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran wrote “Shape of You” with a tropical house feel and simple, catchy lyrics about attraction. The song became an instant hit with its danceable beat and easy-to-remember chorus. Originally intended for Rihanna, Sheeran decided to keep it for himself, which proved to be a smart choice.

The track dominated global charts for months and was the most streamed Spotify song for years before “Blinding Lights” took the crown. Its mix of pop, R&B, and dance elements gives it widespread appeal.

3. “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi’s emotional ballad showcases his powerful and emotional voice singing about heartbreak and loss. The song’s simple piano melody and raw lyrics connect with listeners worldwide. Initially, a slow-building hit in the UK, it gradually gained global attention through word of mouth and playlist features.

The song’s music video, featuring Capaldi’s relative Peter Capaldi, added to its emotional impact. Its universal theme of dealing with a broken heart makes it relatable to people of all ages.

4. “Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk

“Starboy” combines The Weeknd’s smooth vocals with Daft Punk’s electronic production skills. The song has a driving beat with dark undertones, talking about fame. Its music video, which shows The Weeknd destroying his past self, won several awards.

The track became an instant hit across multiple genres, like pop, R&B, and electronic music fans alike. The collaboration between these two major artists created a perfect mix of styles that continues to attract new listeners.

5. “As It Was” by Harry Styles

Harry Styles’ “As It Was” features an upbeat sound with surprisingly melancholy lyrics about change and isolation. The contrast between the happy melody and sad words connects deeply during the post-pandemic period.

The song’s 80s-inspired synth-pop style and Styles’ gentle vocals made it instantly recognizable. Released in 2022, it quickly climbed the streaming charts, showing Styles’ growing influence as a solo artist.

6. “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee

“Sunflower” became famous as part of the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” soundtrack. The song has a light, bouncy feel with a catchy melody that’s easy to sing along to. Post Malone and Swae Lee’s voices blend perfectly throughout the track.

Its simple lyrics about love and support struck a chord with listeners of all ages. The song’s connection to the popular animated film helped boost its streaming numbers. Its funky and fun vibe makes it perfect for various playlists, contributing to its longevity.

Post Malone is also touring in 2025 with a full schedule and ticket info available here.

7. “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

“Sweater Weather” has had an unusual streaming journey. Released in 2012, it became a moderate hit but gained massive new popularity years later through TikTok and social media. The song’s moody atmosphere and lyrics about intimacy connected with a younger audience discovering it for the first time.

Its black-and-white music video added to its aesthetic appeal. The track’s indie rock style with elements of pop and R&B gives it cross-genre appeal, explaining its staying power on streaming platforms.

8. “One Dance” by Drake with Wizkid and Kyla

“One Dance” blends dancehall, afro beats, and UK funky house into a global dance hit. Drake worked with Nigerian artist Wizkid and British singer Kyla to create a track with international appeal. The song’s irresistible beat makes it perfect for parties and playlists. It samples a UK funky house track and Kyla’s vocals from “Do You Mind.”

The song became Drake’s first number-one single as a lead artist in many countries. Its cross-cultural sound helped make it a streaming phenomenon.

Drake is also set for a 2025 tour, with all the dates and ticket details available here.

9. “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber

“Stay” combines The Kid Laroi’s emotional delivery with Justin Bieber’s vocals over a driving dance beat. The song’s energy never drops, with its fast tempo and catchy chorus making it instantly memorable. Its lyrics about wanting someone to remain in your life resonated with listeners dealing with relationship uncertainties.

Released during the pandemic, it offered an upbeat escape with relatable emotions. The collaboration between the young Australian artist and the established pop star created the perfect formula for streaming success.

10. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons

“Believer” showcases Imagine Dragons’ signature sound, combining rock elements with electronic production and powerful drums. The song’s lyrics about overcoming pain and hardship are connected to many listeners going through difficult times. Its anthemic chorus makes it perfect for sports events, commercials, and workout playlists.

The song gained additional popularity through its use in a Nintendo Switch Super Bowl commercial. Its intense energy and inspirational message have kept it in heavy rotation across various streaming playlists.

Check out further details about the most-streamed songs of all time here.

Top 100 Most Streamed Songs On Spotify

Apart from the absolute peak of the top 10, many other songs have billions of streams, showing the depth of popular music on Spotify.

The following table continues the ranking, listing songs from position 11 down to 100 based on their total streams as of early 2025.

Rank	Song	Artist(s)	Streams (billions)
11	“Perfect”	Ed Sheeran	3.376
12	“Heat Waves”	Glass Animals	3.340
13	“Lovely”	Billie Eilish and Khalid	3.261
14	“Dance Monkey”	Tones and I	3.239
15	“Closer”	The Chainsmokers and Halsey	3.216
16	“Say You Won’t Let Go”	James Arthur	3.213
17	“Rockstar”	Post Malone and 21 Savage	3.151
18	“Something Just Like This”	The Chainsmokers and Coldplay	3.095
19	“Riptide”	Vance Joy	3.040
20	“Watermelon Sugar”	Harry Styles	2.979
21	“Take Me to Church”	Hozier	2.975
22	“Señorita”	Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello	2.972
23	“Another Love”	Tom Odell	2.963
24	“I Wanna Be Yours”	Arctic Monkeys	2.948
25	“Yellow”	Coldplay	2.941
26	“Counting Stars”	OneRepublic	2.902
27	“The Night We Met”	Lord Huron	2.895
28	“Don’t Start Now”	Dua Lipa	2.893
29	“Photograph”	Ed Sheeran	2.873
30	“Lucid Dreams”	Juice Wrld	2.849
31	“Cruel Summer”	Taylor Swift	2.837
32	“Can’t Hold Us”	Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with Ray Dalton	2.820
33	“Goosebumps”	Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar	2.791
34	“Circles”	Post Malone	2.783
35	“Bohemian Rhapsody”	Queen	2.752
36	“God’s Plan”	Drake	2.744
37	“Thinking Out Loud”	Ed Sheeran	2.732
38	“Die for You”	The Weeknd	2.730
39	“Love Yourself”	Justin Bieber	2.729
40	“Shallow”	Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper	2.723
41	“Bad Guy”	Billie Eilish	2.703
42	“All of Me”	John Legend	2.686
43	“Viva La Vida”	Coldplay	2.680
44	“Just the Way You Are”	Bruno Mars	2.679
45	“Thunder”	Imagine Dragons	2.677
46	“Wake Me Up”	Avicii	2.671
47	“Demons”	Imagine Dragons	2.635
48	“The Hills”	The Weeknd	2.617
49	“Stressed Out”	Twenty One Pilots	2.605
50	“Locked out of Heaven”	Bruno Mars	2.593
51	“When I Was Your Man”	Bruno Mars	2.590
52	“Humble”	Kendrick Lamar	2.586
53	“That’s What I Like”	Bruno Mars	2.585
54	“Without Me”	Eminem	2.582
55	“Every Breath You Take”	The Police	2.572
56	“Mr. Brightside”	The Killers	2.570
57	“No Role Modelz”	J. Cole	2.547
58	“Do I Wanna Know?”	Arctic Monkeys	2.530
59	“Lose Yourself”	Eminem	2.517
60	“Let Her Go”	Passenger	2.512
61	“In The End”	Linkin Park	2.507
62	“7 Rings”	Ariana Grande	2.503
63	“Flowers”	Miley Cyrus	2.493
64	“Unforgettable”	French Montana and Swae Lee	2.461
65	“Drivers License”	Olivia Rodrigo	2.457
66	“Let Me Love You”	DJ Snake and Justin Bieber	2.455
67	“Treat You Better”	Shawn Mendes	2.455
68	“Kill Bill”	SZA	2.443
69	“One Kiss”	Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa	2.421
70	“Good 4 U”	Olivia Rodrigo	2.397
71	“Sorry”	Justin Bieber	2.391
72	“Happier”	Marshmello and Bastille	2.373
73	“There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”	Shawn Mendes	2.368
74	“Sad!”	XXXTentacion	2.364
75	“Don’t Stop Believin'”	Journey	2.361
76	“Smells Like Teen Spirit”	Nirvana	2.355
77	“Jocelyn Flores”	XXXTentacion	2.351
78	“Birds of a Feather”	Billie Eilish	2.350
79	“Sicko Mode”	Travis Scott and Drake	2.339
80	“Cold Heart (Pnau remix)”	Elton John and Dua Lipa with Pnau	2.334
81	“Lean On”	Major Lazer with DJ Snake and M∅	2.321
82	“XO Tour Llif3”	Lil Uzi Vert	2.321
83	“Save Your Tears”	The Weeknd	2.312
84	“Wonderwall”	Oasis	2.299
85	“Seven”	Jung Kook and Latto	2.291
86	“Levitating”	Dua Lipa and DaBaby	2.290
87	“New Rules”	Dua Lipa	2.287
88	“See You Again”	Tyler, the Creator and Kali Uchis	2.286
89	“The Scientist”	Coldplay	2.284
90	“Don’t Stop Me Now”	Queen	2.282
91	“Too Good At Goodbyes”	Sam Smith	2.280
92	“Iris”	Goo Goo Dolls	2.278
93	“Uptown Funk”	Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars	2.277
94	“Take On Me”	A-ha	2.276
95	“Stay With Me”	Sam Smith	2.270
96	“Havana”	Camila Cabello and Young Thug	2.257
97	“Someone Like You”	Adele	2.254
98	“Die With A Smile”	Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars	2.242
99	“Memories”	Maroon 5	2.235
100	“All the Stars”	Kendrick Lamar and SZA	2.231

Who Is The #1 Artist On Spotify?

As of April 2025, American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars holds the crown for the most monthly listeners on Spotify. This achievement represents a significant milestone in his already illustrious career.

The Weeknd previously made history as the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners, while Taylor Swift became the first female artist and second overall to reach this impressive threshold. Billie Eilish, notably the youngest artist to achieve this feat, became the third to join this exclusive club.

How Much Do 1 Billion Spotify Streams Pay?

For artists, streaming success translates to financial rewards, though the economics of streaming remain a point of contention in the music industry. Spotify pays artists approximately $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, meaning that 1 billion streams would generate between $3 million and $5 million in revenue.

However, most artists don’t receive this full amount due to record label contracts, publishing agreements, and other intermediaries. The actual payout an artist receives can range from $600,000 to $3 million, depending on their specific deal structure and who has the ownership of the song.

What Is The Fastest Song To Hit 1 Billion Streams On Spotify?

The record for the fastest song to reach the huge milestone of one billion streams on Spotify is currently held by “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Released on August 16, 2024, the collaboration achieved this remarkable feat in just 96 days, showcasing immense immediate global appeal.

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Conclusion: Blinding Lights By The Weeknd Is The Most Streamed Song On Spotify

The songs people listen to most on Spotify tell us interesting things about what music is popular today. The Weeknd’s song “Blinding Lights” has surpassed 4.7 billion streams.

Other top-streamed music comes from artists like Ed Sheeran, and recent sensations have come from stars like Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi. Achieving billions of streams not only shows how popular a song is but also shows how many people stream daily and listen to song.

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