French DJ and producer David Guetta has been voted the World’s No.1 DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025 poll, announced on Wednesday night at an awards show in Ibiza.
The win marks his fifth time receiving the title, placing him alongside Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren as the only artists to achieve this milestone. Guetta first topped the poll in 2011 and later reclaimed the crown in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Now over 40 years into his career, Guetta continues to release music at a rapid pace, averaging more than a single a month in 2025. His projects this year have included collaborations with Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Hugel, and Fatboy Slim, as well as new music with longtime partner Sia. He also launched his “Galactic Circus” residency at [UNVRS] Ibiza and toured internationally with his large-scale “The Monolith” show.
Speaking after his win, Guetta said:
“To win Top 100 DJs again, for a joint-record fifth time, is an honour. It means a lot to me because the greatest feeling in my life is playing new music for people and seeing their reactions. I still make music every single day, because I see it as a hobby and a passion.”
Top 100 DJs 2025 – Full Rankings
- David Guetta
- Martin Garrix
- Alok
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
- Armin van Buuren
- Timmy Trumpet
- FISHER
- Afrojack
- Charlotte de Witte
- Anyma
- Vintage Culture
- Peggy Gou
- Don Diablo
- Steve Aoki
- Hardwell
- Calvin Harris
- Black Coffee
- W&W
- Lost Frequencies
- Keinemusik
- Tiësto
- Reinier Zonneveld
- KSHMR
- Alan Walker
- Carl Cox
- Oliver Heldens
- Jamie Jones
- R3hab
- Nicky Romero
- Claptone
- Skrillex
- Vini Vici
- Fred again..
- Swedish House Mafia
- Joel Corry
- Indira Paganotto
- Eric Prydz
- Amelie Lens
- Paul van Dyk
- DJ Snake
- Dom Dolla
- Marshmello
- The Martinez Brothers
- Zedd
- Bassjackers
- John Summit
- Quintino
- Michael Bibi (Highest New Entry)
- Boris Brejcha
- Korolova
- Alesso
- James Hype
- Maddix
- HUGEL (New Entry)
- Solomun (Highest Climber)
- Mochakk
- Lilly Palmer (New Entry)
- Nora En Pure
- ATB
- Deborah De Luca
- Above & Beyond
- Sara Landry (World’s No.1 Hard DJ)
- NERVO
- Sub Zero Project (Re-entry)
- Kölsch
- Lucas & Steve
- Nico Moreno (New Entry)
- GORDO
- PAWSA (New Entry)
- The Chainsmokers
- Liu
- Mike Williams
- ARTBAT (New Entry)
- KAAZE
- Miss Monique (New Entry)
- Burak Yeter
- Mau P
- Le Twins
- I Hate Models (New Entry)
- Marnik
- Chris Stussy (New Entry)
- Deadmau5
- WUKONG
- Fedde Le Grand
- Ferry Corsten
- Plastik Funk
- DubVision
- B Jones
- Giuseppe Ottaviani
- Cuebrick
- Mariana BO
- MEDUZA
- Fantasm (New Entry)
- VINAI
- Chris Lake (New Entry)
- Faustix
- Honey Dijon (Re-entry)
- Nils van Zandt (New Entry)
- Topic
- Marlon Hoffstadt (New Entry)
Other Winners
- Armin van Buuren – World’s No.1 Trance DJ & Outstanding Contribution Award
- Michael Bibi – Highest New Entry
- Sara Landry – World’s No.1 Hard DJ
- Jazzy – Future Star
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – World’s No.1 DJ Group
- Charlotte de Witte – World’s No.1 Techno DJ
- FISHER – World’s No.1 House DJ
- Solomun – Highest Climber
Charity fundraiser
As part of the celebrations, DJ Mag partnered with Bridges for Music, a South African non-profit that provides music education, mental health support and entrepreneurship training. The campaign raised £149,442, enough to support 134 students at the Bridges for Music Academy in Langa township.
The 2025 awards were hosted at the newly opened [UNVRS] Ibiza, the first time the No.1 DJ was crowned live in the clubbing capital. Alongside Guetta’s headline performance, the event featured sets from Armin van Buuren, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Indira Paganotto and Jazzy.
