Spotify is preparing for the release of its highly anticipated annual feature, Spotify Wrapped, which gives users a personalized overview of their year in music. First introduced in 2016, Spotify Wrapped has become a global tradition, showcasing not only individual listening patterns but also reflecting broader music trends. Last year, the feature saw record-breaking participation and data insights. Fans eagerly await discovering their most-played songs, favorite artists, and most-listened-to genres in an engaging and interactive format. Read on to learn more about what’s coming in Spotify Wrapped 2024.
What’s New This Year with Spotify?
Spotify Wrapped provides a unique summary of a user’s listening behavior over the past year, including their favorite artists, songs, genres, and podcasts. In addition to personal data, Wrapped also highlights global and national music trends. For instance, Taylor Swift became Spotify’s most-streamed artist in 2023, dethroning Bad Bunny, who had held the top spot for three consecutive years.
As of now, Spotify has not officially announced the exact release date for Wrapped 2024. However, based on previous years, the feature is typically released between November 30 and December 6. It’s important to note that Spotify has confirmed that the collection of data will continue until Wrapped is launched, so listeners can rest assured that their stats will be included when the feature is released.
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Spotify Wrapped will be available through the Spotify app or website. Both free and Premium subscribers will be able to access their personalized Wrapped experience once it’s live.
Other Streaming Services with Similar Year-End Features
Spotify’s success with Wrapped has prompted other music services to launch their own year-end summaries. Apple Music, for example, offers the Replay feature, which provides users with an overview of their most-streamed music, as well as monthly breakdowns of listening habits. Unlike Spotify’s annual recap, Apple Music’s Replay is updated throughout the year. YouTube Music has a similar feature called Recap, which also highlights the most-streamed artists and tracks, offering users seasonal updates along with an annual review.
Several third-party websites have also emerged to give users even more insights into their listening data. For example, sites like How Bad Is Your Spotify offer a humorous evaluation of a user’s music tastes, while Receiptify generates shareable images resembling receipts that list a user’s top tracks. Similarly, Instafest allows users to create a fictional music festival lineup based on their most-played artists.
How to Update the Spotify App?
Updating the Spotify app is simple. Users on iPhone can visit the Apple App Store and search for the Spotify app. If an update is available, the option to update will appear. For Android users, the Google Play Store will show the update option when searched for the app. After clicking Update, the Spotify app will be automatically updated.
