Your Guide to Spotify Wrapped 2023

Each year during Wrapped, fans globally eagerly await to see if their favorite songs, artists, albums, and podcasts have made it to Spotify's annual most-streamed lists, influenced by their dedicated listening communities

Spotify Wrapped 2023 banner
Spotify Wrapped 2023 banner

Spotify Wrapped 2023 has finally been released. Simply access the Spotify app to check it.

Was your year full of new musical discoveries or auditory trips down memory lane? No matter how you listened—or what you listened to—Spotify was there to set the soundtrack. And now, during 2023 Spotify Wrapped, we’re helping you check the receipts on your year in review.

Celebrating Your Year with Spotify Wrapped 2023

Spotify 2023 Wrapped campaign is a celebration of the realest moments that defined your year on Spotify. It includes the top artists, songs, albums, and podcasts that reflect how more than 574 million fans around the world listened. With a personalized user experience featuring even more interactive features, 2023 Wrapped has everything you need to celebrate your year of listening.

Examples of your favourite artists on Spotify Wrapped 2023
Examples of your favourite artists on Spotify Wrapped 2023

Accessing Your Personalized Wrapped

Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date, then get your personalized Wrapped in the Spotify mobile app for iOS and Android. Excitingly, for the first time, you can also view Wrapped from any browser for the first time ever by visiting Spotify.com/Wrapped.

New and Refreshed Data Stories

Who were you as you streamed this past year? Whether an adventurous explorer of new sounds or an introspective playlist curator, your listening was authentically you.

Wrapped serves as the celebration of that unique musical journey.

Spotify Wrapped Me in 2023 unveils the streaming habit that defined your year. Flip your card, and it reveals a character specific to your tastes on Spotify.

Examples of Me in 2023 on Spotify Wrapped
Examples of Me in 2023 on Spotify Wrapped

Share it with the world to celebrate the true you—your personalized musical identity.

Dive into the 12 Me in 2023 characters, each capturing a unique aspect of the Spotify experience.

From genre explorers to playlist curators, find the character that resonates with your musical journey.

Personalized Artist Messages in 2023 Spotify Wrapped

Your Artist Messages mean you’ll get to hear from one of your top artists within your personalized Wrapped.

For more, visit the Wrapped feed for video messages from thousands of artists, including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, Dolly Parton, NewJeans, SZA, and Jung Kook.

Artists, songwriters, and podcasters will also receive their own personalized Artist and Creator Wrapped experiences to uncover and celebrate how their fans listened.

All-New Ways to Enjoy Wrapped

This year, Spotify is introducing the Wrapped feed on your Spotify Home screen on mobile, creating a one-stop spot for all things Wrapped. Enjoy Spotify’s Best Of editorial playlists, access merch from your top artists, explore options for viewing concerts near you, and much more.

The Musical Landscape of 2023

The return of major female pop stars, sonic diversity topping the charts, and a global music atmosphere define the 2023 musically.

On the podcast front, creators respond to trends in real-time, and audiences turn to podcasts to join larger cultural conversations.

The 2023 Spotify Wrapped campaign reflects these trends, showcasing how over 574 million people around the world listened this year.

SPOTIFY | 2023 Wrapped - Taylor Swift Global Top Artist of the Year

2023 Top Global Artists

Reimagined rereleases, record-breaking world tours, and colorful friendship bracelets. Taylor Swift claims the crown as this year’s top artist with over 26.1 billion global streams.

Bad Bunny takes second place, followed by The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma.

Top Global Songs in 2023

Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” leads as the top song of the year with over 1.6 billion streams globally. Songs from SZA, Harry Styles, Jung Kook, Eslabon Armado, and Peso Pluma follow. These songs paint a vibrant picture of the diverse musical landscape of 2023.

2023 Top Global Albums

Listeners looked to the past with top albums released prior to 2023, featuring Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” as the most-streamed album. Rapidly after him, Taylor Swift, SZA, The Weeknd, and KAROL G. These albums continue to resonate, demonstrating the timeless appeal of musical classics.

Top Global Podcasts

Spotify dominates as the most-used audio podcast platform globally.

Global Trends Shaping 2023, thanks to Spotify Wrapped

Beyond the top artists and podcasts, pop culture trends fueled listening throughout the year.

Eurovision impact, Gen Z embracing genre diversity, Colombian enthusiasm for Mexican music, the surge in Indian classical instrumental music, Afrobeats’ growth, and Mandopop’s global streams showcase the dynamic and evolving musical landscape.

Spotify Wrapped reveals Global Trends Shaping for 2023 infographic
Spotify Wrapped reveals Global Trends Shaping for 2023 infographic

Notable Trends Throughout the Year:

  • February: The Big Game and Valentine’s Day prompted huge listening increases.
  • March: Television finales and springtime vibes inspired character playlists and dreamy tracks.
  • May: A new sports craze and the return of a beloved children’s movie resulted in two large spikes.
  • July: Summer’s arrival was colored by cherry-red tomatoes and hot-pink playlists, full of girl power.
  • October: Memes powered by social media played a pivotal role, in creating buzz and playlists.