Where Spotify Wrapped lives and when it appears
Spotify Wrapped is a yearly summary that Spotify creates for each account, showing your listening habits from January through October. It appears automatically in the Spotify app every November, usually in the first week. You do not request it or turn it on — Spotify generates it for everyone with an active account.
The summary lives in two places: inside the Spotify app itself, and on Spotify's web page where you can view it in a browser. Both show the same information, though the app version is designed to be shared more easily. If you use Spotify on multiple devices, you can access Wrapped from any of them as long as you are signed into the same account.
Wrapped only covers listening from January 1 through October 31 of that year. Spotify does not include November and December in the calculation, which is why the summary always arrives in early November — the data is already complete. This timing is consistent every year.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify Wrapped appears automatically in your app in early November and shows your top artists, songs, and genres from January through October.
- You can find it by opening the Spotify app and looking for a banner or notification, or by visiting the Wrapped web page directly if you know your Spotify username.
- The web version of Wrapped lets you share a link to your summary without needing to screenshot, and works on any device with a browser.
- If you do not see Wrapped in your app, check that you have the latest version installed and that your account has at least some listening history from the year.
Finding Wrapped in the Spotify app
Open the Spotify app on your phone, tablet, or computer and look at the home screen. In early November, Spotify displays a banner or large card advertising Wrapped — it is usually one of the first things you see. The banner typically says "Your Wrapped is here" or shows a preview of your top artist. Tap or click it to open your full summary.
If you do not see a banner on the home screen, scroll down through the app. Sometimes Spotify places the Wrapped card further down the page, especially if you have many playlists or recently played items. You can also check the search tab or your library — Spotify occasionally puts Wrapped in different locations depending on your app version and device type.
Once you open Wrapped, you will see a series of screens showing your top five artists, your top songs, your most-listened-to genre, and other statistics. You can swipe through these screens to see all the data. At the end, Spotify offers buttons to share your Wrapped on social media or copy a link to send to friends.
Accessing Wrapped through the web
If you prefer to view Wrapped in a browser or the app is not showing it, go to wrapped.spotify.com in any web browser. You will be asked to log in with your Spotify account. Enter your email address and password, and Spotify will take you directly to your Wrapped summary.
The web version shows the same information as the app but in a format designed for desktop or laptop screens. This version is useful if you want to view Wrapped on a computer or if your phone app is not displaying it for some reason. The web page also makes it easier to copy a shareable link — you can grab the URL from your browser's address bar and send it to anyone without needing to take screenshots.
Your Wrapped link is unique to your account and remains active throughout the year, so you can share it with friends anytime after November. The link does not change unless you reset your Spotify password or change your account settings significantly.
What to do if Wrapped is not showing up
Wrapped requires an active Spotify account with listening history. If you created your account very recently or have not played any music on it, Spotify may not generate a summary for you. Accounts that are brand new sometimes do not receive Wrapped in their first year.
If you have been using Spotify for months but still do not see Wrapped, check that your app is fully updated. Go to your device's app store (Apple App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft Store depending on your device) and look for Spotify in your installed apps. If an update is available, install it and then open Spotify again. Outdated app versions sometimes do not display Wrapped even though it exists on Spotify's servers.
Clear your app cache as a last step. On Android, go to Settings, find Apps, select Spotify, and tap Storage, then Clear Cache. On iPhone, delete the Spotify app and reinstall it from the App Store. After doing this, log back in and check the home screen again. If Wrapped still does not appear by mid-November, your account may not have generated one that year — this is rare but can happen with very new or inactive accounts.
Sharing your Wrapped and what it shows
Spotify Wrapped includes your top five artists, your top songs, your most-listened-to genre, the total number of minutes you listened, and a few other statistics that vary year to year. Some years Spotify adds features like "audio aura" (a description of your listening personality) or "wrapped rewind" (a comparison to previous years). The exact features change annually.
When you share Wrapped, you are sharing a link or image that shows these statistics. Sharing does not expose your full listening history or any private information — it only shows what you choose to display. You can share to Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, or copy the link to send via text or email. Many people share Wrapped in early November because it is a common conversation topic and a way to discover new music through friends' summaries.
If you want to keep your Wrapped private, you do not have to share it. You can view it in the app or on the web without posting it anywhere. The summary is yours to keep or share as you prefer.
Wrapped timing and what it covers
Spotify Wrapped always covers January 1 through October 31 of the current year. This means the 2024 Wrapped (released in November 2024) shows your listening from January through October 2024. The data cutoff is always October 31, which is why Spotify releases Wrapped in early November — the full year of data is ready.
Listening from November and December does not count toward that year's Wrapped. Instead, it counts toward the next year's summary. This is why Wrapped always feels like it is missing the last two months of the year — by design, it does.
Spotify generates Wrapped once per year. You cannot request an updated version mid-year or get a Wrapped for a different time period. The annual summary is the only official listening recap Spotify provides, though the app does show your top songs and artists for the past month, past six months, and all time in your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see Wrapped from previous years?
No, Spotify does not store previous years' Wrapped summaries in the app. Once the next year's Wrapped is released, the old one is replaced. If you saved a screenshot or shared link from a previous year, you can still view that link, but Spotify does not maintain an archive of past Wrapped summaries within the app itself.
Does Spotify Wrapped count all my listening or just certain songs?
Spotify Wrapped counts all music you played on your account from January through October, including songs you skipped after a few seconds. However, very short skips (under 30 seconds) may not always count toward your top songs, though they do count toward your total listening minutes. Podcasts do not appear in Wrapped — only music.
Why does my Wrapped show different information than my friend's even though we listen to the same artists?
Each Wrapped is personal to your account and based only on your listening history. Your friend's summary reflects their own plays, not shared listening. If you listen together but on different accounts, each account tracks its own plays separately. Wrapped never combines data from multiple accounts.
Can I share my Wrapped if I do not have social media?
Yes. When you finish viewing Wrapped, Spotify offers a "Copy Link" button that lets you copy the URL to your clipboard. You can paste this link into an email, text message, or any other way you want to share it. The link works for anyone who clicks it, whether they have Spotify or not.
What if I used a different Spotify account earlier in the year?
Each Spotify account generates its own separate Wrapped based only on that account's listening. If you switched accounts mid-year, your old account's Wrapped will show only the listening from that account, and your new account's Wrapped will show only listening from the new account. Spotify does not merge listening history between accounts.