As the festive season approaches, so does the anticipation for one of the digital calendar's most awaited events: Spotify Wrapped. This annual phenomenon provides users with a personalised look back at their year in music. But a pressing question remains for many: is Spotify still tracking your listening habits in November, and could that last-minute binge of Christmas tunes alter your results?
When Does The Spotify Wrapped Tracking Window Close?
A persistent myth suggests that Spotify stops counting your plays for its Wrapped feature after Halloween on October 31st. However, this is a piece of internet folklore that refuses to die. Spotify has been clear in its recent social media communications, explicitly stating that the cut-off is not on Halloween.
While the streaming giant maintains secrecy around the precise end date, industry observation points to a window closing in early to mid-November. This means that the songs you stream during the first half of the month could very well influence your final top artists and songs list. If you are hoping to curate your Wrapped results, you should be mindful of your plays throughout early November.
What To Expect For The Wrapped 2025 Release
The official launch date for Spotify Wrapped 2025 has not yet been announced. Looking at precedent, the feature was released in December last year, and a similar timeline is expected for 2025. The round-up will likely drop in late November or early December, confirming that the data collection period concludes some time before the public release.
Once the current Wrapped period ends, you get a free pass for your festive listening. The tracking for the 2026 edition will reset and begin anew in January 2026. This offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy your Christmas playlists on loop without the fear of Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé dominating your next year's musical summary. You can stream with gleeful abandon throughout December, safe in the knowledge it won't impact your 2026 Wrapped—unless, of course, you continue well into January.
How To Stream Smart Before Wrapped Arrives
For users keen on seeing a specific reflection of their musical taste, the key takeaway is to remain conscious of your streaming activity in November. Since the exact cut-off is not public, it is wise to assume that your plays are being counted until the moment Wrapped appears in the app.
This period also allows you to strategically listen to your favourite artists if you wish to cement their place in your yearly round-up. Conversely, it is the perfect time to let loose and enjoy all your guilty pleasures without consequence, as a new tracking year is just weeks away.
