Taylor Swift reigns as Spotify queen, hits 120 billion streams milestone

Singer Taylor Swift has rewritten the streaming rulebook once again. The global pop star has become the first female artist in history to surpass 120 billion streams on Spotify, cementing her dominance in the digital music era. The milestone was confirmed just days after the release of the official music video for Opalite, a track from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

The achievement arrives on the back of a record-breaking week for Swift. Spotify announced that Opalite became the most-streamed music video in a single day in the platform’s history on February 6, 2026, while Apple Music also reported its highest-ever 24-hour views for



a music video. Together, the numbers pushed Swift past the 120-billion mark, breaking her own previous record of 110 billion streams.

Swift is now the first female artist to reach this figure across all credits on Spotify -- a benchmark that places her in a league of her own. While streaming milestones are becoming increasingly competitive, crossing 120 billion streams highlights not just longevity, but sustained global relevance across albums, eras and reinventions.

It also reinforces Swift’s unique ability to mobilise fans instantly, turning every release into a cultural event rather than just another drop.