Apple Music Replay shows your most-played songs, artists, and albums from the past year, and you can see it on any device with internet access

Apple Music Replay is an annual summary that Apple generates automatically for every subscriber. It arrives in early November each year and stays available year-round through the Apple Music app or website. The replay includes your top 100 songs, top artists, top albums, and total listening time — all based on what you actually played between November of the previous year and October of the current year.

You do not need to do anything to create your Replay. Apple builds it automatically if you have been an Apple Music subscriber for at least a few months. The data comes from songs you played to completion or nearly to completion; skipping a song immediately does not count toward your listening history the same way finishing it does.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music Replay arrives automatically in early November each year and shows your top 100 songs, artists, and albums from the past 12 months.
  • You can view your Replay on the Apple Music app, on Apple Music's website, or through a shareable link that Apple sends you.
  • The data reflects songs you played to completion or nearly to completion, not songs you skipped after a few seconds.
  • You can share your Replay as a link or image on social media, but sharing does not show anyone your full listening history — only what you choose to share.

How to find your Replay in the Apple Music app

Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. At the bottom of the screen (iPhone and iPad) or in the sidebar (Mac), tap or click the "Listen Now" tab. Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Replay" or "Your Replay" — it usually appears near the top of the page once November arrives. Tap or click on it to open your full Replay.

If you do not see a Replay section by mid-November, check that you are signed in with the correct Apple ID and that your subscription is active. Replay only appears for accounts that have been subscribed for at least a few months. If you just started your subscription in October or November, you may not see a Replay until the following year.

How to access your Replay on the web

Go to music.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID. Once you are logged in, look for a "Replay" link or button, usually visible on the home page or in a menu. Click it to see your annual summary in the same format as the app.

The web version works the same way as the app version — you see the same top 100 songs, artists, and albums. Some people find the web version easier to browse on a computer screen, especially if they want to look through their full list without scrolling on a phone.

What to do if you receive an email or link from Apple

In early November, Apple sends an email to the address associated with your Apple ID with the subject line "Your Apple Music Replay is here" or similar. This email contains a link to your Replay. You can click that link to view your Replay without opening the app, and you can share that link with friends.

The link Apple sends is unique to you, but it does not show anyone your complete listening history — it only shows what Apple has decided to highlight in your Replay summary. Clicking the link takes people to a page that displays your top songs, artists, and albums, along with your total listening time. They cannot see every song you have ever played or access your full library.

How to share your Replay

Once you have opened your Replay, look for a "Share" button, usually located near the top or bottom of the Replay page. Tap or click it to see options: you can share as a link (which people can open in a browser), as an image (which you can post to social media), or directly to messaging apps like iMessage or WhatsApp.

When you share your Replay, you control what gets shared. If you share the link, people see the Replay summary. If you share as an image, they see a screenshot of your top songs and artists. Neither option reveals your complete listening history or any songs you do not want to share.

Understanding what your Replay data actually means

Your Replay counts plays, not time spent listening. A song you played once counts the same as a song you played ten times if you are looking at the artist ranking — but when you look at individual songs, the most-played ones appear higher. The data runs from November 1 of the previous year through October 31 of the current year, so your Replay resets every November.

Skipped songs do not count toward your Replay in the same way completed songs do. If you skip a song after five seconds, it does not register as a play. If you let a song play through or skip it near the end, it usually counts. This is why your Replay might not match your intuition about what you listened to most — songs you started but did not finish do not appear.

Troubleshooting if you cannot see your Replay

If you cannot find your Replay by mid-November, first check that you are using the correct Apple ID. If you have multiple Apple IDs or recently switched accounts, your Replay might be tied to a different one. Sign out of the Apple Music app and sign back in with the account you use most often.

If you are a new subscriber (less than a few months old), you will not see a Replay until the following year. Apple needs enough listening history to generate one. If you have been subscribed for months and still do not see it, try closing and reopening the app, or sign out and back in. If the problem persists, check Apple's support page or contact Apple Support directly through the Apple Music app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a Replay from a previous year?

No. Apple only shows your current year's Replay. Once the new Replay arrives in November, the previous year's version is no longer available in the app. If you saved a screenshot or shared link from a previous year, you can still view that, but you cannot access old Replays through Apple Music itself.

Does my Replay show songs I listened to on other devices?

Yes. Your Replay combines listening data from all devices where you are signed in with the same Apple ID — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and CarPlay all count toward the same Replay. If you listen on multiple devices, they all feed into one annual summary.

Can I hide my Replay from other people?

Yes. You do not have to share your Replay at all. The share button is optional. If you do not click it, no one sees your Replay unless you tell them about it. The link Apple sends in the email is only active if you choose to use it.

What if I do not want certain songs counted in my Replay?

You cannot remove individual songs from your Replay after it has been generated. However, you can prevent future songs from counting by not playing them, or by using a different Apple ID for music you do not want tracked. Your Replay resets every November, so next year's summary will reflect only the songs you play going forward.

Is my Replay data private?

Your complete listening history is private and only visible to you. Your Replay is a summary that you choose to share or keep to yourself. Apple does not publish your Replay publicly unless you share the link or image yourself.