Spotify Wrapped 2025 is already blowing past last year’s numbers
Spotify Wrapped 2025 has kicked off with a bang, engaging over 200 million users within the first 24 hours of its launch, marking a remarkable 19% increase from the previous year. This impressive feat highlights the growing popularity of Spotify’s annual recap feature, which allows users to reflect on their listening habits and discover their top songs, artists, and genres from the past year. In contrast, it took Spotify 62 hours to reach the same milestone in 2024, showcasing the increasing enthusiasm and engagement among users. The annual Wrapped event is not just a fun recap for users; it’s a strategic tool for Spotify, as CEO Daniel Ek has noted that Wrapped plays a crucial role in driving active user and subscriber growth.
The sharing aspect of Wrapped has also seen significant growth, with users sharing their personalized recaps across social media and group chats. In just 24 hours, Spotify reported 500 million shares, representing a 41% increase from the previous year. The platform has made Wrapped more accessible and engaging, encouraging users to showcase their musical tastes and connect with friends. Marc Hazan, Spotify’s senior vice president of marketing and partnerships, emphasized the company’s commitment to making Wrapped “bigger, bolder, and rooted in human creativity and connection.” This year’s Wrapped experience not only enhances user engagement but also generates a competitive edge over rival services like Apple Music, as it fosters a sense of community and excitement among Spotify subscribers.
Spotify’s efforts to create a compelling Wrapped experience are evident in the extensive preparation that goes into the event, taking more than a year to develop. The anticipation surrounding Wrapped has become a cultural phenomenon, driving conversations and engagement across various platforms. As the 2025 edition continues to gain traction, Spotify is on track to potentially surpass last year’s engagement numbers, further solidifying its position as a leader in the music streaming industry. With Wrapped being a key driver for user retention and growth, Spotify’s innovative approach to user engagement is not only enhancing the listening experience but also shaping the future of music consumption.
200 million Spotify users have already opened their Wrappeds, the company said.
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Spotify Wrapped engaged 200 million users in roughly the first 24 hours, a 19% increase year-over-year, the company said.
It took 62 hours to hit the same 200 million user metric in 2024.
The annual Wrapped recap drives Spotify’s active user and subscriber growth, CEO Daniel Ek has said.
The numbers are in, and
Spotify Wrapped
is a smash success this year.
Within about 24 hours of the yearly run-down’s launch, Spotify has already seen a broad uptick in engagement. Wrapped 2025 over 200 million engaged users, the company said, a 19% increase year-over-year.
In 2024, it took 62 hours to hit that same 200 million mark.
Wrapped is built to be shared, both in the group chats and on social media. Sharing across screenshots, downloads, and in-app features, hit 500 million in about 24 hours. That’s a 41% increase year-over-year.
“This year, we pushed to make Wrapped bigger, bolder, and rooted in human creativity and connection,” Marc Hazan, Spotify’s senior vice president of marketing and partnerships, wrote in a statement. “We are delighted that our users are loving this year’s experience and engaging in record time.”
Wrapped is a crucial for Spotify’s growth — and has been known to inspire envy among subscribers to rival services like Apple Music. On the company’s
fourth-quarter earnings call
, CEO Daniel Ek said that Wrapped was a “huge driver behind our MAU and subscriber growth,” and that it consistently boosted Q4 performance.
In 2024, Wrapped ultimately engaged 245 million users, per Spotify co-president Alex Norström. The 2025 edition is now within spitting distance of that goal — and only a day in.
The company spends more than a year preparing for Spotify Wrapped, a
process which you can read about here
.
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