Spotify Wrapped 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Your Year in Music

As the year draws to a close, music lovers around the world eagerly await Spotify Wrapped—the annual personalized recap that turns your listening habits into a shareable, colorful celebration of sound. Whether it's revealing your top artist (spoiler: Taylor Swift dominated 2024 with over 26.6 billion streams globally) or surprising you with a "sound town" that matches your vibe to a city like Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wrapped has evolved into a cultural phenomenon.

With 2025's edition on the horizon, here's a comprehensive guide to when Spotify Wrapped 2025 drops, how to access it, and the history behind this end-of-year ritual. Get your playlists ready—it's almost time to reflect, share, and maybe curate a little harder for next year.

When Does Spotify Wrapped 2025 Come Out?

Spotify hasn't officially announced the exact release date for Wrapped 2025 yet, but history points to a midweek launch in early December.

Based on patterns from recent years, expect it to go live between December 2 and December 5, 2025, likely on a Wednesday. This timing aligns with the post-Thanksgiving window, giving users a festive kickoff to the holiday season.

Spotify often teases the drop on social media, so keep an eye on their X (formerly Twitter) account for the big reveal—typically just hours before it hits the app. For artists, Spotify recommends uploading personalized video clips by November 14 to feature in fans' recaps, hinting that preparations are already underway.

What Date Does Spotify Wrapped Come Out in 2025?

To reiterate, while unconfirmed, the predicted window is December 2–5, 2025. Spotify Wrapped has trended earlier in the week over time—shifting from late December drops in the early years to late November in recent ones—but 2024 bucked the trend by landing on December 4 (the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving). If the pattern holds, December 3 (Wednesday) could be the sweet spot. Users will get a push notification the moment it's ready, usually between 9:00 and 11:00 AM local time. Pro tip: Update your Spotify app now (version 8.9.94 or later) to avoid any glitches on launch day.

When Has Spotify Wrapped Come Out in Past Years?

Spotify Wrapped's release has gradually shifted earlier, building hype and maximizing shareability during peak social media hours. Here's a year-by-year breakdown:

When It Does Come Out, How Do I Find My Wrapped on Spotify?

Accessing your Wrapped is straightforward and designed for instant gratification. Here's how:

Update the App: Ensure you're on the latest version of Spotify (iOS/Android/web). Automatic updates help, but manual checks prevent delays.

Open the App: Launch Spotify on your phone or desktop. You'll see a prominent banner or carousel on the home screen saying "Your Wrapped is Ready" or similar—it's hard to miss.

Tap to Explore: Click the banner to dive into your interactive story. Swipe through slides showing top songs, artists, genres, podcasts, total minutes listened (expect 20,000+ for avid fans), and fun extras like your "audio aura" or "music evolution."

Share Everywhere: Use built-in tools to post to Instagram Stories, X, TikTok, or Snapchat. You can also save it as a playlist in your Library for year-round replay.

Web Alternative: If the app lags, head to spotify.com/wrapped and log in—it's mirrored there.

If nothing appears, force-quit and reopen the app, or check for notifications. Wrapped is available for about a month post-launch, so don't delay your shares!

When Does Spotify Stop Tracking Your Listening to Create Your Wrapped for the Year?

The big mystery: When does the data freeze? Spotify starts tracking on January 1 each year, capturing everything from workouts to commutes. Contrary to urban legend, it doesn't cut off on October 31—Spotify has repeatedly debunked this on X, assuring users that listening continues "past Halloween" to include more of your real habits.

However, tracking ends a few weeks before launch for quality checks and processing—typically mid-to-late November.

For 2024, anecdotal reports from users (via Reddit and Last.fm trackers) suggest it stopped around November 15–20, ensuring holiday tunes don't skew results.

For 2025, expect a similar cutoff, likely November 10–20, giving you extra time to boost that underrated indie artist. Private Sessions (toggle in settings) exclude tracks from Wrapped if you want to binge holiday classics guilt-free.

How Long Has Spotify Been Releasing Its End-of-Year Statistics to Users?

Spotify's Wrapped has nearly a decade of history, but its roots go back to 2013 with "Year in Music," a simple email of top tracks and artists. In 2015, it became a basic website feature with personalized lists. The modern Wrapped we know today began in December 2016, with shareable visuals and social integration. By 2017 it included artists and ads, and in 2019 it moved into the app with Story formats.

Over 10 years, Wrapped has grown from a small email to a global event engaging 200+ million users annually, sparking memes, boosting streams, and inspiring rivals like Apple Music Replay. Fun fact: an intern’s 2015 pitch for graphics reportedly inspired the visual format we love today.

As of October 31, 2025, anticipation is high—your 2025 story is still unfolding. K-pop, true crime podcasts, or unexpected folk? Whatever it reveals, sharing it will make the holidays feel extra special. Follow Spotify for updates and start curating that “fix my Wrapped” playlist. Who do you think will be your top artist?