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Spotify unveils most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in 2022 Wrapped – Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, BTS, Harry Styles, and more

Spotify unveils most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in 2022 Wrapped – Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, BTS, Harry Styles, and more

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It's that time of the year again when we share our top songs and artists, as well as our "quirky" listening habits with our friends on the internet.

For this year's Spotify Wrapped, the streaming giant shares the most-streamed artists, songs, and podcasts globally, alongside the most-streamed throwback releases.

Find out your own Spotify Wrapped here.

MOST-STREAMED ARTISTS GLOBALLY

In 2022, singer-songwriter Bad Bunny is the most-streamed artist in the world. Pop icon Taylor Swift comes in second, with Drake and The Weeknd in third and fourth respectively. Korean global superstars BTS round up the Top 5.

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MOST VIRAL ARTISTS GLOBALLY

This year, Taylor Swift gets the top spot as the artist most people shared on their social media accounts via Spotify. 2022's most-streamed artists The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, and BTS are in second, third, and fourth, while Lana Del Ray completes the Top 5

MOST-STREAMED SONGS GLOBALLY

Harry Styles' Billboard Hot 100 number 1 hit single, 'As It Was,' is the most-streamed song in the world in 2022. The Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' is in second place, while breakout pop star The Kid LAROI's 'Stay' with pop icon Justin Bieber is in third. Two tracks by Bad Bunny take over the the final two places.

MOST-STREAMED ALBUMS GLOBALLY

2022's most-streamed artist also has the year's most-streamed album – Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti tops the list. The latest albums by Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and Doja Cat make it to the Top 5, while Olivia Rodrigo's debut album SOUR is in third place.

MOST-STREAMED K-POP ARTISTS GLOBALLY

BTS top the list as the most-streamed K-pop artist in the world, followed by BLACKPINK, TWICE, Stray Kids, and SEVENTEEN.

Check out Spotify Wrapped 2022 below.

Most-Streamed Artists Globally

  1. Bad Bunny
  2. Taylor Swift
  3. Drake
  4. The Weeknd
  5. BTS

Most-Streamed Artists in the U.S. 

  1. Drake
  2. Taylor Swift
  3. Bad Bunny
  4. Kanye West
  5. The Weeknd

Most-Streamed Albums Globally

  1. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
  2. Harry’s House by Harry Styles
  3. SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
  4. by Ed Sheeran
  5. Planet Her by Doja Cat

Most-Streamed Albums in the U.S.

  1. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
  2. Harry’s House by Harry Styles
  3. Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallen
  4. Midnights by Taylor Swift
  5. SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

Most-Streamed Songs Globally

  1. “As It Was” by Harry Styles
  2. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
  3. “STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI
  4. “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleon
  5. “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny

Most-Streamed Songs in the U.S.

  1. “As It Was” by Harry Styles
  2. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
  3. “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
  4. “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleon
  5. “First Class” by Jack Harlow 

Most Popular Podcasts Globally

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience
  2. Call Her Daddy
  3. Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
  4. Case 63 (All Languages) 
  5. Crime Junkie 

Most Popular Podcasts in the U.S.

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience
  2. Call Her Daddy
  3. Crime Junkie
  4. The Daily
  5. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists Globally

  1. BTS
  2. BLACKPINK
  3. TWICE
  4. Stray Kids
  5. SEVENTEEN

Songs With the Most Shared Lyrics Globally

  1. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
  2. “Heather” by Conan Gray
  3. “I Love You So” by The Walters
  4. “Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey
  5. “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane

Most Viral Artists Globally

  1. Taylor Swift
  2. The Weeknd
  3. Bad Bunny
  4. BTS
  5. Lana Del Rey

*Viral artists means their music is most frequently shared to social platforms from Spotify.

Most-Streamed Artists on Spotify’s Global EQUAL Playlist

  1. Sara James
  2. Shania Twain
  3. Evangelia
  4. Avril Lavigne
  5. Ethel Cain