Ariana Grande becomes #1 artist worldwide on Spotify

Ariana Grande has officially claimed the top spot on Spotify’s global monthly listeners chart, becoming the most‑listened‑to artist in the world on the platform and surpassing fellow hitmaker The Weeknd. Grande’s current listener count sits at around 123.8 million monthly listeners, a figure that puts her ahead of The Weeknd and firmly at the summit of Spotify’s daily global rankings.

This achievement marks a significant moment in streaming music, particularly because unlike album sales or individual song peaks, Spotify’s monthly listener metric reflects consistent worldwide engagement over a rolling 28‑day period across multiple tracks. Grande’s rise to No. 1 comes amid a surge in streams for her catalog, boosted in part by seasonal favourites like “Santa Tell Me” and her ongoing influence on pop playlists around the world.

In the latest ranking, Justin Bieber trails in second place with around 120.9 million monthly listeners, while The Weeknd sits close behind in third with about 120.3 million. Other artists rounding out the top included Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, illustrating just how competitive the streaming landscape is at the highest levels.

Grande’s milestone is notable not only because of the sheer numbers but also because she has now become one of the few artists in Spotify history to surpass the 100 million monthly listener mark, a club that includes a handful of superstar performers. The strong performance now positions her ahead of contemporaries who have dominated streaming charts in recent years.

Fans and industry watchers have responded enthusiastically to the news. Many praised Grande’s ability to maintain broad global appeal across different musical eras and projects, from her earlier pop hits to tracks featured on award‑winning soundtracks. Others pointed out that seasonal and catalog listening often plays a big role in end‑of‑year streaming metrics, especially in December.