You can argue about taste, genre, or what the best song of the decade is. But when it comes to sheer numbers? The scoreboard doesn’t lie — Spotify streams are music’s new gold standard. These songs took over earbuds, car rides, playlists, and stadiums. Here are the 10 most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify, freshly updated for May 2025, with billions of streams behind them and still going strong.
“Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd (4.828B streams)
A synth-pop juggernaut that took the ’80s sound and blasted it into the 2020s. Released in 2019, it powered Super Bowl halftime shows, TikTok trends, and a relentless stream of rewinds. The Weeknd holds the crown — this is the most-streamed song in Spotify history.
“Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran (4.349B streams)
A record-breaker, wedding-staple, and gym-playlist MVP. Released in 2017, this track ruled Spotify longer than any other before being dethroned. It’s catchy, global, and made Ed Sheeran a streaming legend.
“Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi (3.895B streams)
A heartbreaker that turned Lewis Capaldi into a household name. This emotional piano ballad connected on a universal level, soundtracking breakups, healing, and everything in between.
“Starboy” – The Weeknd & Daft Punk (3.881B streams)
The Weeknd makes another appearance — this time with robotic royalty Daft Punk. A sleek, moody anthem of transformation, “Starboy” helped cement his image and sound in the streaming era.
“As It Was” – Harry Styles (3.867B streams)
A solo triumph that turned Styles into a full-on pop powerhouse. Released in 2022, this introspective yet infectious song became a cultural reset and just might take over the #1 spot in a year or so, continuing to dominate both charts and vibes.
“Sunflower” – Post Malone & Swae Lee (3.806B streams)
Originally made for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it became one of the most chill-yet-unstoppable hits ever. Equal parts pop, rap, and pure sunshine, this one just keeps growing.
“Sweater Weather” – The Neighbourhood (3.757B streams)
A slow-burn classic that took nearly a decade to reach the top 10. Originally released in 2012, its moody, indie-pop vibe became a Gen Z anthem on TikTok and streaming playlists worldwide.
“One Dance” – Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla (3.624B streams)
Drake’s 2016 dancehall-infused banger was one of Spotify’s first global hits. It made everyone move — and proved that genre-mixing could dominate in the streaming era.
“Stay” – The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber (3.544B streams)
A Gen Z anthem that fused pop-punk energy with modern production. Released in 2021, it launched The Kid Laroi into the mainstream and gave Bieber another streaming milestone.
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran (3.423B streams)
Ed’s back again with a romantic ballad that’s become a modern standard. From first dances to final credits, “Perfect” lives up to its title — and it’s only climbing.