
This is the best time of the year for music lovers. Spotify has released a wrap on 2022, and audiophiles are already flocking to the streaming app to find out what their most played songs mean about their personalities. But it’s time to see what the most played songs of the year say about the public at large — or about Spotify’s 456 million listeners in 184 countries, at least.
Along with personalized playlists for all users, Spotify also revealed its lists of 2022’s most streamed songs, albums, and artists on Nov. 30 as part of Spotify Wrapped. Although 2021 was full of surprises, such as new singer Olivia Rodrigo who wrote the most followed song of the year with “License to Drive,” the lists for 2022 were a little more predictable, with well-known artists occupying the top spots on the top list.
Harry Styles ruled 2022; the lead single from his album “Harry’s House,” “As It Was,” was a worldwide hit. “Hot Waves” by Glass Animals, “Stay” by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleone, and “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny followed suit.
Considering how often Bad Bunny appears on the most played music list, it should come as no surprise that he was the biggest artist in 2022, with his album “Un Verano Sin Ti” also at the top of the most played music list. .
Artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Drake, BTS, and Doja Cat also had amazing years, appearing on the most followed list. Read on to discover 2022’s most played songs, artists, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks, according to Spotify streams.
The World’s Most Played Songs
- “The Way It Was” by Harry Styles
- “Hot Waves” by Glass Animals
- “Stay” by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
- “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleone
- “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny
The World’s Most Famous Artists
- Bad Bunny
- Taylor Swift
- Drake
- The Weeknd
- The price of BTS
World’s Most Played Albums
- “Un Verano Sin Ti,” Bad Bunny
- “Harry’s House,” Harry Styles
- “Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo
- “=,” Ed Sheeran
- “Planet Her,” Doja Cat
Most Viral Artists in the World
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- The price of BTS
- Lana Del Rey
The World’s Most Popular Podcasts
- “The Joe Rogan Experience”
- “Call Daddy”
- “Anything Goes With Emma Chamberlain”
- “Caso 63” (All Languages)
- “Crime Junkie”
The World’s Most Shared Music
- “Hot Waves” by Glass Animals
- “Heather” is Conan Gray
- “I Love You So Much” by The Walters
- “Sad Summer” by Lana Del Rey
- “Somewhere We Know” by Keane
Most Famous Artists in the US
- Drake
- Taylor Swift
- Bad Bunny
- Kanye West
- The Weeknd
Most Played Songs in the US
- “The Way It Was” by Harry Styles
- “Hot Waves” by Glass Animals
- “Bad Habits” by Steve Lacy
- “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleone
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow
Most Played Albums in the US
- “Un Verano Sin Ti,” Bad Bunny
- “Harry’s House,” Harry Styles
- “Dangerous: The Double Album,” Morgan Wallen
- “Midnights,” Taylor Swift
- “Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo
The Most Popular Podcasts in the US
- “The Joe Rogan Experience”
- “Call Daddy”
- “Crime Junkie”
- “The Daily”
- “Expert Chair With Dax Shepard”
Most Popular Audiobooks in the US
- “I’m Glad My Mom’s Dead,” Jennette McCurdy
- “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” JK Rowling
- “It’s Over With Us,” Colleen Hoover
- “Atomic Tendencies,” James Clear
- “Hidden Skills Don’t Give a F*ck,” Mark Manson