As of August 2024, Spotify continues to be the leading music streaming platform, with artists vying for the top spots based on their monthly listener counts.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the 25 artists who currently boast the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify.
25 Most Popular Artists on Spotify (By Monthly Listeners)
Top 25 Artists on Spotify by Monthly Listeners (August 2024):
- Billie Eilish – 105,759,656 monthly listeners
- The Weeknd – 105,046,690 monthly listeners
- Taylor Swift – 95,647,057 monthly listeners
- Coldplay – 87,339,317 monthly listeners
- Post Malone – 84,787,711 monthly listeners
- Rihanna – 84,671,955 monthly listeners
- David Guetta – 79,904,074 monthly listeners
- Eminem – 79,500,871 monthly listeners
- Bruno Mars – 77,036,021 monthly listeners
- Ariana Grande – 76,786,663 monthly listeners
- Drake – 76,421,975 monthly listeners
- Sabrina Carpenter – 76,200,862 monthly listeners
- Justin Bieber – 75,639,617 monthly listeners
- Calvin Harris – 73,476,008 monthly listeners
- Dua Lipa – 72,579,069 monthly listeners
- Kendrick Lamar – 72,366,380 monthly listeners
- Travis Scott – 70,064,552 monthly listeners
- SZA – 67,549,215 monthly listeners
- Ed Sheeran – 66,985,517 monthly listeners
- Kanye West – 66,453,300 monthly listeners
- Shakira – 66,264,091 monthly listeners
- Bad Bunny – 65,757,485 monthly listeners
- Lana Del Rey – 63,045,088 monthly listeners
- Maroon 5 – 62,714,132 monthly listeners
- KAROL G – 61,868,275 monthly listeners
Insights and Analysis
- Billie Eilish and The Weeknd remain the top two artists with over 105 million monthly listeners each.
- Taylor Swift holds the third spot with 95.6 million monthly listeners.
- Coldplay and Post Malone round out the top 5, with 87.3 million and 84.7 million monthly listeners respectively.
- Sabrina Carpenter climbs to the 12th position with 76.2 million monthly listeners.
- Calvin Harris makes his debut in the top 15 with 73.4 million monthly listeners.
- SZA, Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, and Shakira maintain their positions in the top 20.
- Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Maroon 5, and KAROL G secure spots in the top 25.
The rankings showcase the continued dominance of pop and R&B artists, with Billie Eilish and The Weeknd leading the pack. However, the list also highlights the diversity of genres represented, from hip-hop to Latin music.
As Spotify remains the leading music streaming platform, these artists will continue to compete for the top spots based on their monthly listener counts.
The rankings showcase the diverse musical tastes of Spotify users and the enduring popularity of these artists across the globe.
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