Spotify Wrapped appears automatically once a year in early December

Spotify Wrapped is a personalized summary of your listening habits that Spotify creates and shows you once per year, typically in the first week of December. You do not need to do anything to earn it — if you have listened to music on Spotify during the year, Wrapped will be ready for you when it launches. The feature appears as a notification in the Spotify app, and you can also find it by visiting Spotify's Wrapped website directly.

The timing varies slightly year to year, but Spotify usually releases Wrapped in early December and keeps it available through the end of that month. After December, the feature disappears from the app, though you can sometimes still access it through a direct link if you saved it.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify Wrapped launches in early December each year and appears as a notification in your Spotify app.
  • You can view Wrapped by opening the notification in the app or by visiting spotify.com/wrapped in a web browser.
  • Wrapped shows your top songs, artists, genres, and listening time, plus a personalized "audio aura" description of your taste.
  • You can share your Wrapped results as images or stories directly to social media from within the Spotify app.
  • Wrapped data covers your listening from January 1 through October 31 of that year, not the full calendar year.

Finding Wrapped in the Spotify app on your phone

When Wrapped launches in December, Spotify sends a notification to your phone. Open the Spotify app and tap the notification banner when it appears — this takes you directly to your Wrapped summary. If you miss the notification or it disappears, open Spotify and look at the home screen. During December, Wrapped usually appears as a large banner or card near the top of your home feed.

On iPhone, swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notification center if you are not sure whether you received the notification. On Android, swipe down twice from the top to open your full notification panel. Look for a notification from Spotify labeled "Your Wrapped is here" or similar.

Accessing Wrapped on the web

You can also view Wrapped by visiting spotify.com/wrapped in any web browser on a computer or phone. Log in with your Spotify account if prompted. The web version shows the same information as the app version and works the same way whether you use Spotify Free or Spotify Premium.

The web link works throughout December and sometimes into early January, though Spotify eventually removes it. If you want to save your Wrapped results, take screenshots of each screen or use your browser's print-to-PDF feature to create a file you can keep.

What information Spotify Wrapped includes

Wrapped shows your top five artists of the year, your top songs, your most-listened-to genre, and the total number of minutes you spent listening to music. It also includes a personalized description of your listening style, which Spotify calls your "audio aura" — a two-word phrase meant to capture your taste in music. Some years Spotify adds interactive features like quizzes or games that let you compare your taste to friends.

The data in Wrapped covers January 1 through October 31 of that year. Spotify stops counting on November 1 to give itself time to process the data and create your summary before releasing Wrapped in December. This means your November and December listening does not appear in that year's Wrapped.

Sharing your Wrapped on social media

From within your Wrapped summary, you can share your results directly to Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook. Tap the share button (usually a paper airplane or arrow icon) on any screen of your Wrapped to see sharing options. Spotify creates an image or video of that particular screen that you can post as a story or regular post.

You can also share your Wrapped link directly — Spotify generates a unique URL for your Wrapped that you can copy and send to friends through text, email, or messaging apps. Friends who click the link can see your top songs and artists even if they do not have Spotify.

Troubleshooting: Wrapped is not showing up

If you do not see Wrapped in early December, first check that you have listened to enough music during the year. Spotify requires some listening history to generate Wrapped, though the exact minimum is not publicly stated. If you have listened to music but Wrapped still does not appear, try logging out of the Spotify app and logging back in, or uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Make sure you are using the most recent version of Spotify. Open your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and check for Spotify updates. If Wrapped still does not appear after updating, wait a few days — Spotify rolls out Wrapped gradually to all users over the first week of December rather than all at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see Wrapped from previous years?

Spotify does not keep previous years' Wrapped available in the app after December ends. If you saved screenshots or shared your Wrapped to social media, you can find those posts, but you cannot regenerate old Wrapped summaries through Spotify itself. Some third-party websites claim to archive Wrapped data, but these are not official Spotify tools.

Does Wrapped count all my listening, including podcasts?

Wrapped focuses on music only. Podcast listening does not appear in your Wrapped summary, even though you can listen to podcasts through Spotify. Only songs and music albums count toward your top artists, genres, and listening time.

Why does my Wrapped look different from my friend's?

Wrapped is personalized to each account based on that person's individual listening history. Your top artists, genres, and listening time reflect only your own account's data. If you share a Spotify account with someone else, you will see combined data rather than individual summaries.

Can I delete or hide my Wrapped?

You cannot delete Wrapped from Spotify's servers, but you do not have to share it. The feature is only visible to you in the app unless you choose to post it to social media or send the link to someone. After December ends, Wrapped disappears from the app automatically.

What if I use Spotify Free instead of Premium?

Wrapped works the same way for both Spotify Free and Premium accounts. You will see the same information about your listening habits regardless of which subscription level you use.