Spotify rolls out weekly Listening Stats

For years, Spotify users eager to understand their listening habits had limited options. They could either connect their account to third-party platforms like Last.fm to track their music activity, or wait for the streaming giant’s annual “Wrapped” summary—a year-end celebration that turns personal listening data into colorful social media fodder. But now, Spotify is shifting gears, giving users access to a more immediate look at their musical patterns.

The company has introduced a new feature called “Listening stats,” designed to offer weekly insights into users’ listening behavior. Instead of waiting for the big year-end reveal, listeners will now be able to check in every week to see who they’ve been playing the most, which songs have been on repeat, and how their habits evolve over time.

According to Spotify, these weekly stats will highlight users’ top artists and favorite tracks for a given week. The feature goes beyond mere data collection—it’s built with sharing and connection in mind. Users can post their stats directly to Instagram or WhatsApp, or send them to friends through Spotify’s new in-app messaging tool. In addition to raw numbers, Spotify plans to include “special moments” within these summaries, such as personal milestones, recent discoveries, or notable fan interactions that stand out during a given week.

The feature isn’t just about passive observation. The stats page also includes an option to automatically generate playlists tailored to the listener’s preferences—songs they already love, blended with new suggestions based on their recent habits. It’s a smart touch that aligns with Spotify’s broader mission to make music discovery both seamless and personal.

Accessing the new tool is straightforward. Users can simply tap on their profile picture within the app and select the “Listening stats” tab. From there, they can explore their recent listening data and choose whether to share it or keep it private. The company notes that this feature is gradually rolling out to both free and Premium subscribers across more than 60 countries, signaling a major global expansion of personalized analytics within the platform.

Despite the addition of these real-time insights, Spotify has no plans to retire its popular “Wrapped” experience. The year-end summary has become a cultural event, with millions of users sharing their personalized recaps across social media platforms every December. “Wrapped” gives fans a nostalgic look back at their year in music, while fueling online trends and discussions about who listened to which artists the most.

However, the new weekly stats might slightly alter that dynamic. By giving users a steady stream of feedback throughout the year, the element of surprise that makes “Wrapped” so delightful could be diminished. Instead of discovering in December that they’ve spent hundreds of hours listening to Taylor Swift or Burna Boy, users might already know it months in advance. Still, for many, this level of transparency and engagement will be a welcome addition—particularly for those who view music as an integral part of their daily routine.