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The internet’s best reactions to Spotify Wrapped 2024

The internet’s best reactions to Spotify Wrapped 2024

It’s that time of year again: the neon gradients, personalised pie charts, and a collective descent into musical self-reflection. Spotify Wrapped 2024 has landed, and the internet is thriving on its annual dose of chaos, cringe, and creativity. Whether you’re proudly displaying Charli XCX your #1 artist or nervously explaining why you spent 3,000 minutes listening to the Challengers soundtrack, Wrapped has become a cultural ritual – equal parts confession and celebration – and we simply must check out the best Spotify Wrapped internet reactions.

This year, Spotify leaned into hyper-personalisation, with new features like your "2024 music evolution" showing users how their tastes changed month-to-month this year. Users revelled in seeing their music taste quantified: Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake and Billie Eilish taking out the top spots for most-streamed artists this year. And as a result, memes are already exploding on X, Instagram and TikTok, as niche genres like “Cottagecore Dreamwave” and “Goblincore Folk” resurfaced, leaving everyone questioning if they’re truly that unique.

Across TikTok, reactions are ranging from self-roasting over embarrassing guilty pleasures, to emotional testimonials about songs that carried them through 2024. Yet, Wrapped wasn’t without its critiques. Some users lamented the poor graphics and lack of data present in this year's round-up. Others called for rival platforms, like Apple Music Replay, to step up their game.

Below, we have rounded up some of our favourite internet Spotify Wrapped internet reactions so far, from across X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok and more...

 

 

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What is Spotify Wrapped?

Spotify Wrapped has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2016, offering users a personalised recap of their yearly listening habits. Inspired by data storytelling, Wrapped showcases top artists, songs, genres, and minutes streamed, delivering insights in vibrant, shareable graphics. The feature has grown into a viral moment each December, flooding social media with colourful slides and sparking discussions about music tastes. Wrapped’s evolution has included quirky stats, like "audio auras," and added integration for creators, making it an interactive celebration for listeners and artists alike. It’s not just a summary—it’s a nostalgic snapshot of the year through music.

 

Where can I view mine?

To find your Spotify Wrapped, open the Spotify app on your phone. A banner or prompt will appear on the home screen in December, inviting you to explore your personalized Wrapped. If it’s not visible, search “Spotify Wrapped” in the app’s search bar to access your year-in-review.

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