The 1990s gave us grunge, pop, rap, and unforgettable anthems — and clearly, those songs still resonate today. Whether you were blasting these tracks from a boombox or discovering them through playlists today, these are the most streamed 90s hits on Spotify. Here’s the definitive list, ranked by total streams:
- “Iris” – The Goo Goo Dolls
2,465,459,799 streams
A heartfelt rock ballad that never lost its emotional grip. - “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
2,456,061,250 streams
The anthem that brought grunge to the mainstream and defined a generation. - “Wonderwall” – Oasis
2,377,401,808 streams
Still played at every party, pub, and campfire. Always. - “Creep” – Radiohead
2,217,359,519 streams
The moody alt-rock track that became a reluctant cult classic. - “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey
2,177,812,852 streams
Technically a holiday song, but it earns year-round plays. - “Gangsta’s Paradise” – Coolio ft. L.V.
2,129,402,853 streams
A powerful fusion of rap and soul that still hits hard. - “Thunderstruck” – AC/DC
1,873,612,740 streams
A stadium rock staple with one of the most iconic openings in rock history. - “I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
1,792,089,629 streams
The ultimate boy band ballad that remains a karaoke favorite. - “Enter Sandman” – Metallica
1,734,823,996 streams
A heavy metal gateway track for a generation of rock fans. - “Californication” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
1,705,731,129 streams
Dark, dreamy, and endlessly catchy — one of their most iconic tracks. - “Losing My Religion” – R.E.M.
1,689,590,194 streams
A jangly, enigmatic song that turned alternative into mainstream. - “Still D.R.E.” – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
1,682,074,756 streams
A West Coast hip-hop classic with one of the most unforgettable piano riffs ever.