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Spotify at 20: The Most Streamed Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks of All Time

April 23, 2026

Most-streamed of all time lists graphic with Spotify 20 branding

It’s been 20 years since Spotify began, but the real story is what the world chose to play. For the first time, we’re unveiling the most streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks in our history.

Drawn from years of listening across hundreds of millions of fans, these lists capture the music and stories that didn’t just break through but stayed, becoming part of everyday life around the world.

Data reflects global Spotify streams as of April 2026.

Most streamed artists of all time

1. Taylor Swift
2. Bad Bunny
3. Drake
4. The Weeknd
5. Ariana Grande
6. Ed Sheeran
7. Justin Bieber
8. Billie Eilish
9. Eminem
10. Kanye West
11. Travis Scott
12. BTS
13. Post Malone
14. Bruno Mars
15. J Balvin
16. Rihanna
17. Coldplay
18. Kendrick Lamar
19. Future
20. Juice WRLD

Most streamed albums of all time

1. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
2. Starboy by The Weeknd
3. ÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran
4. SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
5. After Hours by The Weeknd
6. SOS by SZA
7. Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone
8. Lover by Taylor Swift
9. AM by Arctic Monkeys
10. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
11. Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
12. beerbongs & bentleys by Post Malone
13. ? by XXXTENTACION
14. MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON) by KAROL G
15. YHLQMDLG by Bad Bunny
16. Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars
17. Views by Drake
18. Midnights by Taylor Swift
19. Scorpion by Drake
20. Beauty Behind The Madness by The Weeknd

Most streamed songs of all time

1. “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
2. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
3. “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
4. “Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
5. “As It Was” by Harry Styles
6. “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
7. “Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
8. “One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla
9. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
10. “STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
11. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons
12. “I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys
13. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
14. “lovely (with Khalid)” by Billie Eilish and Khalid
15. “Yellow” by Coldplay
16. “The Night We Met” by Lord Huron
17. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey
18. “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
19. “Riptide” by Vance Joy
20. “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Most streamed podcasts of all time

Most streamed audiobooks in Premium of all time

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
2. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
3. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
4. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
5. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
6. Lights Out by Navessa Allen
7. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
8. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
9. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
10. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
11. The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
12. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
13. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
14. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
15. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
16. A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
17. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
18. The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
19. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
20. Funny Story by Emily Henry

Visit our Spotify 20 hub to explore more from the anniversary celebration, and press play below on the 20 most streamed songs of all time.

What 20 Years of Spotify Data Reveals About Our Listeners

April 23, 2026

All data tells a story, and in our case, that story is written by you. To celebrate 20 years of Spotify, we’re sharing bite‑sized moments that capture how the world listens, discovers, and connects.

Check back each day as we build out the full story.

Day 1

“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd is the most streamed song of all time on Spotify.

For the first time, we’ve unveiled the most streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks to date. Check out the full lists here.

Day 2

Since the beginning, fans have streamed over 1.2 trillion hours of audio on Spotify. That’s enough time for Artemis II to travel around the Moon and back over 5 billion times.

Day 3

Do listening habits fall along generational lines? We’ll let your streaming be the judge of that…

Musical Geniuses: 18-24-year-olds win the award for streaming the most minutes of music in 2025
Literary Leaders: 25-34-year-olds win the award for streaming the most minutes of audiobooks in 2025
Information Junkies: 35-44-year-olds win the award for streaming the most minutes of podcasts in 2025

Day 4

One word to describe Spotify listeners over the years? Chill.

“Chill” is the most streamed mood on Spotify with 4.4 trillion all-time streams.
It’s followed by moods like “relaxing” (No. 2), “nostalgia” (No. 7), “heartbroken” (No. 5), “love” (No. 16), and “happy” (No. 22).

Day 5

Out of every word in the world, one four-letter-word has stood the test of time for Spotify fans: “Love” is the most searched word on Spotify across all languages, with 4.3 billion searches since December 2018.

*Note: December 2018 is when Spotify began counting Search data

Day 6

The greatest Christmas gift of all? 11 billion streams of music.

We’ve had a lot of big music streaming days over the years, but one stands out: December 24, 2025 was the biggest ever day for global music streams, with over 11B streams.

To explore more from the anniversary celebration, visit our Spotify 20 hub.

From Page to Stage: Spotify Celebrates Storytelling at the LA Times Festival of Books

April 22, 2026

This past weekend, Spotify was at the heart of the largest literary event in the U.S.: the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. As the presenting sponsor of the Audiobook and Podcast Stage on the USC campus, we spent April 18 and 19 celebrating the authors, stories, and fans that make up book culture. From mainstage panels to an invite-only party with Rick Ross, the event highlighted our belief that great stories deserve to be heard, shared, and experienced across multiple formats. It was also a chance to bring the Spotify experience into the real world and connect storytellers with fans.

Center stage with leading authors

The Spotify Audiobook and Podcast Stage hosted discussions with two of today’s most exciting authors.

First, we explored how a single story can build a universe of fans across different mediums

with Remarkably Bright Creatures author Shelby Van Pelt and film director Olivia Newman. Moderated by Spotify Senior Audiobooks Editor Zack Knoll, the panel examined how a story evolves as it moves from page to audiobook to a highly anticipated Netflix film.

Then, on Sunday, we welcomed S.A. Cosby, the New York Times bestselling author known for “Southern noir” crime fiction, for a discussion on storytelling in the digital age. Moderated by David Dastmalchian, host of the video podcast Grave Conversations, the panel explored the creative process and what it means to connect with readers in an era of audiobooks, podcasts, and social media. Cosby’s work shows that great storytelling transcends any single format, finding new audiences and new life through audio.

Audiobooks About Climate, Conservation, and the Stories They Inspire

April 22, 2026

Earth Day audiobook list header with five covers on a blue-green mountain background

Earth Day is a chance to reflect on our connection to the natural world. To mark the 57th Earth Day on April 22, Spotify’s editors have pulled together a collection of audiobooks that explore nature, climate, and the people working to protect the places they call home.

Wild Dark Shore
By Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld, and Steve West

This New York Times bestseller pairs a stark, remote island setting with a character-driven mystery. As a family living in isolation takes in a woman who washes ashore, secrets on all sides begin to surface, set against a backdrop of environmental change.

Forest Euphoria
By Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
Narrated by Aven Shore

This book blends memoir with science to explore the breadth and beauty of the natural world. In learning about fungi with thousands of biological sexes, same-sex bird partnerships, and humans finding interconnectedness with the living world, it offers a fresh perspective on how nature challenges fixed ideas of identity and normalcy.

Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World
By Paul Rosolie
Narrated by Paul Rosolie

Has everything in the world already been explored? Is there no more adventure to be found? Far from it. In this New York Times bestseller, you’ll follow explorer Paul Rosolie’s work in the Peruvian Amazon, where he and his team protect thousands of acres of rainforest from illegal logging and mining. It highlights the realities of conservation work, along with a sense of hope for the future.

We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People
By Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson
Narrated by Christine Ann-Roche

Written by an Indigenous activist, this book is a powerful, first-hand account of life in the Amazon and the fight to protect it. While other books shine a light on the region’s precarious state, this story centers an Indigenous perspective on environmental and cultural threats. It’s an inspiring message of resistance and hope.

Life on Earth: A Top 100 Sunday Times Bestseller of the Past 50 Years
By David Attenborough
Narrated by David Attenborough

This book revisits David Attenborough’s explorations of life on Earth, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest mammals, offering an engaging look at the intricate web of existence that shapes our world. Attenborough remains one of the most recognizable voices in telling that story, and his narration makes it an enjoyable listen throughout.

Looking for more inspiring tales? Head to our Everything Earth Day hub.

Spotify Editors Reveal Their Picks for Best Book of the Century (So Far)

April 15, 2026

From gripping thrillers to poignant memoirs, the 21st century has had no shortage of unforgettable books. To celebrate the standout storytelling of our modern era, we’re launching Best of the Century So Far—a curated audiobook collection of titles released each year between 2001 and 2025, hand‑picked by our North American audiobook editors.

For the Record caught up with a few of the editors behind the collection to discover which books earned their personal number‑one spot, and why these stories should be on everyone’s radar.

“Ling Ma’s Severance (2018) is truly one of my favorites of all time. It’s a razor-sharp, bleakly funny reckoning with what it means to sleepwalk through work, routine, and the end of the world—and the most unputdownable indictment of late-stage capitalism I’ve ever read.” —Katie del Rosario, Associate Director, Audiobooks Editorial

“Any list of my all-time favorite books would have to start with Jennifer Egan’s A Visit from the Goon Squad (2010). At first glance, it’s the story of an aging punk rocker’s descent into obscurity as he’s battered by the inevitable passage of time—but the book’s magic is in its reminder that our stories live on, in the fabric of memory, long after we’re gone.” —Zack Knoll, Senior Editor, Audiobooks

“Piranesi (2020) by Susanna Clarke is a singular experience. It’s dreamy and labyrinthine, with a tinge of horror, all anchored by one of the most endearing protagonists you’ll ever meet. The audiobook, which I’ve listened to three times, no less, is a treat for the ears. Who can resist narration by Chiwetel Ejiofor?!” —Lena Yang, Senior Editor, Audiobooks

“A forever favorite—and pure magic in audio—The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (2017) by Taylor Jenkins Reid sweeps you into a world of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak.” —Annie Pritchard, Senior Editor, Audiobooks

“I have to go with The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2008) by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer. It’s everything I love in a book, and the multi-cast audiobook really elevates it. It’s epistolary (told through letters) so each character is sharing their own perspective. You get all these different voices and a kind of intimacy that’s hard to achieve outside of an epistolary novel. This style of storytelling is my favorite.” —Jamie Belardo, Managing Editor, Audiobooks

Did your favorites make our list? Check out the Best of the Century So Far audiobook collection on Spotify now.

Spotify Expands Audiobook Features, and Printed Book Sales Go Live in the US and UK

April 15, 2026

Books have always moved with us, whether tucked in our bags or humming in our headphones. With audiobooks, Spotify is building new ways to bring our favorite stories along for the ride.

Just over two years after launching, Audiobooks in Premium is now live in 22 markets. We’ve grown our catalog nearly fivefold, from 150,000 to more than 700,000 titles. We pay out hundreds of millions of dollars annually to authors and publishers, bringing new audiences to audiobooks through a platform millions already use every day.

Now we’re rolling out a set of updates that make it easier to discover books, return to the ones you’ve started, and move between formats depending on what fits the moment.

“These updates demonstrate our continued ambition to make reading fit into modern life,” said Owen Smith, Spotify’s Global Head of Audiobooks. “Whether it’s discovering a book the same way you’d find a song or podcast on Spotify, picking up the audiobook on your commute, using Page Match to switch to a physical copy at home, or jumping back in with a Recap, we’re making it easier for people to engage with books while supporting growth for authors and publishers along the way.”

New ways into your next book

Shop Bookshop on Spotify in the U.S. and U.K.

Following our announcement earlier this year, readers in the U.S. and U.K. can now purchase physical books via the Spotify app on Android, through our partnership with Bookshop.org. By connecting digital discovery with physical book sales, we’re giving listeners more ways to experience the stories they love while supporting authors and independent bookstores. Users on iOS will be able to purchase books from next week.

Page Match expands to more languages

Page Match, which allows listeners to move seamlessly between an audiobook and their printed or e-book edition, is expanding to more than 30 additional languages including French, German, and Swedish.

Since launching the feature for English language books in February, we’ve received positive reactions from listeners who want a more flexible, multi-format reading experience. Many users have recently started streaming audiobooks on Spotify for the first time, and those who have used Page Match stream an average of 55% more audiobook hours each week than other listeners. Additionally, 62% of Page Matched audiobook titles on Spotify are books users had never streamed previously.

Recaps are now on Android

Audiobook Recaps are now available on Android, meaning listeners using both iOS and Android devices can access the feature. Recaps offer short audio summaries tailored to your most recent listening point to give you a refresher on the story so far, making it easier to jump back in.

Audiobook Charts arrive in Germany

Audiobook Charts are expanding to Germany, introducing rankings for Top Audiobooks overall and by genre, based on listening behavior and engagement on Spotify. Top genres will include sci‑fi and fantasy; mystery and thriller; self‑help; and kids and family. Like our music and podcast charts, these rankings update weekly.

A new kids and family chart in the U.S. and U.K.

Following the initial rollout of Audiobook Charts earlier this year in the U.S. and U.K., we’re introducing a dedicated chart for kids and family titles in those markets.

What this means for the book community

We believe the future of reading should fit into how people actually live, whether that means listening on the go, reading at home, or moving between the two. For listeners, these updates add more ways to find your next book, pick back up where you left off, and switch between listening and reading when it fits the moment.

For authors and publishers, expanding these features across devices, markets, and languages creates more opportunities for discovery and sustained engagement. And with more than 751 million monthly active users globally, we can help connect books with new listeners at scale.

Browse the Audiobooks hub on Spotify.

At the London Book Fair, Spotify Shares Our Vision for the Future of Reading

March 12, 2026

Spotify was at the London Book Fair this week, joining conversations across the publishing industry about how people can make reading part of their daily lives. During the event, we shared that our audiobook catalog has grown from 150,000 titles at launch to more than 700,000 in just two years, representing more than fourfold growth.

As an official partner of the UK’s National Year of Reading, we see a clear role for Spotify in putting books into more people’s hands and ears and encouraging lasting reading habits. In a world where time and attention are stretched thin, growing readership means making books easier to discover and fit into moments throughout readers’ days.

“We believe every session on Spotify should feel worthwhile, and books are the epitome of this idea of time well spent,” Duncan Bruce, Director of Audiobook Partnerships and Licensing at Spotify, said during his “Reading Reimagined” keynote at the fair. “Our aim is to put books in as many people’s ears as possible, and we believe that can only be achieved by widening access and making books available to as many people as possible.”

Interest in the format is only increasing, particularly among younger listeners. In the UK, more than half (52%) of audiobook listeners are under age 35, underscoring how we’re bringing books to a new demographic. Now, the focus is expanding from audiobooks to all books, designing for a world where readers move between formats throughout the day.

“People don’t read in one fixed way anymore,” said Niamh Parsley, Head of Product & Design, Audiobooks, during the “Growing Readers in a Noisy World” panel. “They might read a physical book at home and listen on their commute. We need to continue to invest in the people we’re all serving and meet them where they are. When we reduce friction between formats, we make it easier to stay immersed and finish more books.”

Spotify’s participation in the London Book Fair comes on the heels of innovation across audiobooks, from new innovative features like Page Match (which lets you sync your place between a print or e‑book and the audiobook version) and Recaps (short audio summaries designed to catch you up on the portion of the audiobook you’ve already heard) to the introduction of Audiobooks Charts to make content easier to access, discover, and enjoy.

“This is part of how we’re reimagining reading,” said Bruce, “we’re focused on helping people discover more books and finding more opportunities for them to enjoy those books by building products that integrate them into every moment in people’s lives.”

Head to the Audiobooks hub on Spotify to find your next great listen.

How ‘Multi-Format Readers’ Are Redefining Reading in the UK’s National Year of Reading

March 2, 2026

For many, finding time or headspace to pick up a book can feel out of reach, but new ways to read are making it easier than ever to engage with stories.

Spotify has partnered with the National Year of Reading in the U.K.—an initiative from the Department for Education with the National Literacy Trust—to explore how giving people choice over formats can help fit more stories into their lives. With the U.K. and Ireland’s World Book Day coming up on March 5, our new research offers a timely snapshot of the rise of “multi-format readers,” listeners who switch between print/e-books and audiobooks. The two formats are increasingly seen as complementary, and more than a third of U.K. readers (34%) are more likely to consider listening to audiobooks as “real reading” than they were a year ago.

“In today’s busy world, our goal is to make it easier for people to not just start a book, but stick with it,” said Owen Smith, Global Head of Audiobooks at Spotify. “That’s where multi-format reading comes in. It allows us to enrich every moment, whether reading a physical book in the evening or listening to the audiobook on your commute. Every moment becomes an opportunity to connect with a great story.”

The multi-format reader: More books, more often

Over half of readers in the U.K. (51%) now switch between audio and print/e-book formats to meet their reading goals, while 83% of audiobook listeners say they get through books they wouldn’t otherwise have time for.

Stories are now enriching moments where physical books don’t fit, with listeners tuning in while winding down for bed (28%), commuting (21%), and doing household chores (20%).

“We’re excited by the way audiobooks are helping people find time for stories and making it easier to move between formats,” said David Hayman, Campaign Director for the National Year of Reading. “In this National Year of Reading, audio is a powerful route into books, helping more people fit stories into everyday life and supporting a stronger, more inclusive reading culture across the U.K.”

The modern bedtime story

Families are adapting the bedtime story for the digital age, using technology to preserve meaningful moments together. In the U.K., 68% of parents who listen to audiobooks use them to help maintain a strong reading culture at home. Bedtime remains a key moment, with 36% turning to audiobooks to help children relax or fall asleep.

Tackling big topics and big feelings

Audiobooks are also becoming a resource for “teachable moments.” Nearly three in four parents in the U.K. (73%) who use audiobooks say they’ve helped their child understand a complex topic or navigate a personal event. They also make stories more accessible for kids who face a “lack of time to sit down and read” (20%) or “difficulty concentrating on text” (14%), and can even lead children to physical books. Nearly a quarter of these parents (23%) say an audiobook has prompted their child to want the print version.

Supporting healthy reading habits in a modern world

At Spotify, we’re dedicated to giving book lovers more flexible ways to enjoy stories. Through our partnership with Bookshop.org, listeners can now purchase physical books via the Spotify app, while Page Match lets you sync your place between a print or e‑book and the audiobook version. And for those who need a quick refresher before jumping back into a story, audiobook Recaps offer short audio summaries designed to catch you up on the portion of the book you’ve already heard.

These updates reflect our commitment to helping more stories find their audiences, with audiobook listening hours available to eligible Premium subscribers and Audiobooks+ plan members in 22 markets worldwide. Our goal is simple: make books easier to discover, explore, and enjoy.

Research conducted by Censuswide between February 6–11, 2026, among 3,000 nationally representative U.K. adults (18+).

Find Your Next Great Listen With Spotify’s New Audiobook Charts

February 27, 2026

This week, Spotify introduced Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K. The charts make it easy to discover your next favorite book by showing what’s popular and trending on Spotify.

Similar to our Music and Podcast Charts, Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly, spotlighting the Top Audiobooks overall and by genre. The rankings are based on listening behavior and engagement on Spotify.

How to access the charts

Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K. are now accessible to Free and Premium users within the Audiobooks hub. In the Spotify app, tap Search and select the “Audiobooks” tile to enter the hub. From there, scroll down to the “Dive deeper” shelf to find the charts.

Helping more stories find their audiences

This launch is designed to benefit the entire audiobook ecosystem. For book lovers, charts provide a trusted guide to the titles people are listening to right now. For authors and the publishing industry, they create opportunities for books to be discovered, helping stories reach new audiences and build lasting fandom.

“As we’ve proven with Music and Podcasts Charts, when content is easier to access, discover, and enjoy, the demand grows,” said Duncan Bruce, Spotify’s Director of Audiobook Partnerships and Licensing. “We are delighted to now bring that to audiobooks, to help provide even more ways for users, publishers, and authors to discover what’s trending on Spotify, and make books more connected with culture in real time.”

This is the latest step in our continued investment in audiobooks, coming on the heels of innovative features like Page Match, which lets you sync your place between a print or e‑book and the audiobook version, and Recaps, short audio summaries designed to catch you up on the portion of the audiobook you’ve already heard.

Ready to start exploring? Check out the Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K. now on Spotify.

Editor-Approved Audiobooks Inspired by the Gothic Spirit of ‘Wuthering Heights’

February 9, 2026

With a new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, Emily Brontë’s classic story is capturing the imagination of a new generation. For listeners eager to discover more gothic-inspired tales, our editors have curated an audiobook collection steeped in secrets, romance, and haunting mystery.

“These gothic fiction picks sweep listeners from the moors of Heathcliff’s Thrushcross Grange to an isolated mansion in the Mexican countryside and a garden estate in Southern California,” said Lauren Greve, Editor, Audiobooks at Spotify. “Intrigue and scandal lurk around every corner.”

The Manor of Dreams

By Christina Li
Narrated by Catherine Ho

When legendary actress Vivian Yin dies, a last-minute change to her will sparks a battle over her sprawling Southern California estate. Told in dual timelines across three generations, this thrilling family gothic examines the roots—and rot—of the American Dream.

The Death of Jane Lawrence

By Caitlin Starling
Narrated by Mandy Weston

Practical, unassuming Jane Shoringfield weds reclusive doctor Augustine Lawrence under one condition: She must never visit Lindridge Hall, his crumbling family manor. When a storm forces her there on their wedding night, she finds him transformed, unable to tell reality from nightmare. Set in post-war England, this gothic horror twists classic conventions into something hauntingly new.

A Haunting on the Hill

By Elizabeth Hand
Narrated by Carol Monda

Struggling playwright Holly Sherwin finds the perfect location to work on her new play: a remote mansion called Hill House. Joined by her girlfriend and a troupe of actors, she soon encounters strange creatures and uncanny happenings, turning them against each other and the house itself.

Mexican Gothic

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by Frankie Corzo

In 1950s Mexico, debutante Noemí Taboada travels to an isolated estate after receiving a desperate letter from her cousin. There, she unearths dark family secrets and discovers that escape from this enigmatic house may be impossible.

Wuthering Heights

By Emily Brontë
Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown

Before you see the new film, revisit the original story. In the windswept Yorkshire moors, Catherine and Heathcliff’s childhood bond grows into an all-consuming love affair. After a tragic misunderstanding drives him away, he returns for vengeance against those who wronged him.

Explore more gothic fiction on Spotify.

How to Use Page Match to Seamlessly Switch Between a Book and Its Audiobook on Spotify

February 5, 2026

Today, Spotify announced two new updates to give book lovers a more personalized and flexible way to enjoy stories: the ability to purchase physical books via a partnership with Bookshop.org and our new Page Match feature. Here, we’re diving deeper into how you can use Page Match to bridge physical and audio reading.

This first-of-its-kind feature lets you switch between a print book or e-book and its audiobook counterpart with a quick scan of your mobile phone camera. It’s designed to help books adapt to your schedule, not the other way around, turning more moments throughout the day into opportunities to stay engaged with a great story.

How it works

Page Match is currently rolling out and will be available on most English-language titles by the end of February for all Spotify audiobook listeners on iOS and Android.

- Premium subscribers and Audiobooks+ plan members can use the feature with their monthly allocation of audiobook listening hours.
- Free users can use it with individual audiobooks they’ve purchased through Spotify.

To get started with Page Match on supported titles, just make sure your Spotify app is updated.

From book to audiobook

When you’re so engrossed in a story that you don’t want to put your book or e-reader down, Page Match lets you continue listening right where you left off reading.

1. For supported titles, find the audiobook in the Spotify mobile app and tap the Page Match button.
2. Press Scan to listen.
3. Allow camera access in the app and simply scan the page you’re currently reading.
4. Spotify will match the page to the corresponding moment in the audiobook and give you the option to Play from here or Save for later.
5. If the page can’t be matched, the app will prompt you to try again.

If the title has audiobook Recaps enabled (you’ll see a Recap button), Page Match and Recaps are available to work together. Recaps offer short audio summaries tailored to your most recent listening point to give you a refresher on the story so far.

From audiobook to book

When you want to switch from listening to reading, the process is just as easy.

1. Open the audiobook in the Spotify mobile app and tap the Page Match button.
2. Select Scan to read.
3. Scan any page in your book or e-reader so Spotify can orient itself.
4. Spotify will then guide you to the correct spot based on where you stopped listening, telling you whether to flip forward or backward to find the exact passage where you should resume reading.

By removing the friction between reading and listening, Page Match is the latest way Spotify is reimagining the book experience—helping you stay lost in a story, no matter how or when you choose to engage.

Spotify Partners With Bookshop.org and Debuts Page Match Feature to Bridge Physical, E-book, and Audio Formats

February 5, 2026

Since bringing audiobooks to Spotify in 2022, we’ve helped listeners discover thousands of new favorite titles and authors while driving growth in the publishing industry. Today, we’re turning the page with two new updates that will give book lovers an even more personalized and flexible way to enjoy stories on Spotify.

First, we’re announcing a partnership with Bookshop.org, allowing users to purchase physical books through the Spotify app. We’re also introducing Page Match, a first-of-its-kind feature that lets readers seamlessly switch between the printed (or e-book) and audiobook versions of a title.

“We believe the future of reading or listening needs to be flexible and fit more seamlessly into people’s lives,” said Owen Smith, Spotify’s Global Head of Audiobooks. “Since launching Audiobooks in Premium, we’ve seen that when books are easier to discover and enjoy, demand grows, making Spotify a real growth engine for the publishing industry and changing how people find their next great read. Now we’re extending Spotify’s discovery and engagement strengths across both audio and physical formats, so authors can build deeper connections with their audiences and books can follow readers wherever they go.”

Shop Bookshop on Spotify

Physical books remain the go-to format for most readers, accounting for nearly 73% of trade publishing revenue last year. To support how people read, we want to make it easier to engage with titles in whichever format works best.

Launching later this spring, Spotify users in the U.S. and U.K. will be able to purchase physical books via the Spotify app through Bookshop.org, an organization that connects readers to independent bookshops. This partnership is designed to connect discovery on Spotify with physical ownership, making it easier for readers to move from finding a book they’re interested in to enjoying it in the format that feels right. Purchases made on Spotify will directly support those bookshops and the authors who brought that story to life.

“We are excited to see the impact Spotify’s scale will have for local bookstores,” said Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org. “By meeting readers where they are and linking to Bookshop.org, Spotify is financially supporting indie booksellers with each purchase.”

Introducing Page Match

We believe that when you find a book that has you completely hooked, you shouldn’t have to put it down. Instead of stopping or losing momentum when you need to hop in the car or go for a run, now you can keep the story going. Page Match is an industry-first feature that lets you move between physical books or e-books and their audiobook counterparts with just a quick scan.

“This is the most exciting development in reading technology I’ve heard about in years because it will get more people reading and listening to books,” said author Harlan Coben.

Available to audiobook listeners on iOS and Android on most English-language titles by the end of February, Page Match ensures your book picks up right where you left off, whether you’re turning pages or pressing play.

Here’s how it works:

1. Open the Spotify mobile app and find the title you’re reading.
2. Tap the Page Match button.
3. Use your camera to scan a page in your physical book.
4. Spotify finds your spot in the audiobook.
5. Ready to return to print? Scan again to find the right place in the text.

Page Match builds on the successful beta launch of Recaps last year. It’s the latest way Spotify is reimagining the reading experience to bring readers back into stories and help them stay with books longer.

We see the future of reading as one that’s personalized, flexible, and built to move fluidly across formats and moments. Together, these updates will make it easier for hundreds of millions of Spotify users to discover books and enjoy them in any way they choose. For authors and publishers, it’s a new opportunity to reach new audiences while deepening connections across audio and print.

Find your next great read in the Audiobooks hub on Spotify.