When is Spotify Wrapped 2025 Arriving: Here’s Everything We Know
As we pack away the Thanksgiving leftovers and start untangling the holiday lights, there is one digital tradition we are all anxiously awaiting: Spotify Wrapped. It has become so much more than just a data dump of our listening habits. It is a cultural moment, a badge of honor (or sometimes, a funny admission of guilt), and a way to connect with friends over the soundtracks that defined our lives for the past 12 months.
If you are refreshing your app hoping to see that familiar colorful prompt, you aren’t alone. With Apple Music users already flaunting their Replay stats, the FOMO is setting in. Here is everything we know about the release date, how to find your stats, and what to expect from Spotify Wrapped this year.
When Will Spotify Wrapped 2025 Be Released?
While Spotify loves to keep us on our toes with a bit of mystery, the team dropped a major hint on Tuesday, December 2. They posted a teaser video on social media with a simple but exciting message: “Wrapped is on the way soon!”
Spotify Wrapped doesn’t have a fixed calendar date like Christmas, but they do follow a pattern. For the last few years, the drop has consistently happened the week following Thanksgiving.
- In 2023, we got our results on November 29.
- In 2024, it arrived on December 4.
Looking at the calendar and the breadcrumbs Spotify has left us, all signs point to a very imminent release. Based on their history of favoring Wednesdays for the big reveal, the most likely date for the full rollout is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. So, keep your phone close—it could happen any moment now.
Does Spotify Really Stop Tracking on Halloween?
There is a long-standing rumor that circulates every year claiming Spotify stops tracking your listening data on October 31. It’s a scary thought—does that mean all those moody November playlists didn’t count?
You can breathe a sigh of relief. We know for a fact that Spotify Wrapped captures more of your year than the rumors suggest. Executives at the streaming giant confirmed in late 2024 that they begin collecting data on January 1 and continue well into November. They usually stop crunching the numbers just a few weeks before the launch.
So, while your December holiday jams might not make the cut for this year’s report (saving you from having “Jingle Bell Rock” as your top track), your November listening habits are definitely part of the picture.
How to Find Your Spotify Wrapped
When the big moment finally arrives, Spotify usually makes it impossible to miss. Typically, a colorful prompt will take over your screen the moment you open the app. However, technology can be finicky. If your friends are posting their stats and you are still staring at your standard home screen, don’t panic.
The most common culprit is an outdated app. To ensure you get the full, immersive experience, you need to be running the latest version of Spotify.
For iPhone Users:
- Open your App Store.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Scroll down to see pending updates. If Spotify is on the list, hit “Update.”
For Android Users:
- Head to the Google Play Store.
- Check your “Manage apps & device” section.
- If an update is available for Spotify, install it immediately.
Once updated, if you still don’t see the pop-up, try searching “Wrapped” in the search bar. It often lives on your home screen or in the “Made For You” hub as well.
What About Apple Music Replay?
If you have friends with iPhones, you’ve likely already seen their charts. Apple Music Replay launched earlier this week, giving us a peek at what the world has been listening to.
Global charts for 2025 show Rosé and Bruno Mars dominating with their hit “APT,” followed closely by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. It’s always fun to compare, but let’s be real: the experience is quite different. Apple offers year-round tracking that you can check anytime, which is great for data lovers. Spotify Wrapped, however, treats the reveal like an event. It’s less about the raw numbers and more about the story, the visuals, and the communal experience of sharing it all at once.
Why We Love It So Much
In a world that moves incredibly fast, there is something genuinely sweet about taking a moment to look back. Spotify Wrapped reminds us of the breakup songs that got us through February, the upbeat pop anthems that fueled our summer road trips, and the podcasts that kept us company during long commutes.
It’s a digital scrapbook of your year. So, get your screenshots ready and prepare to share your “Top Artist” with the world—no matter how embarrassing it might be!
