“Blinding Lights” Becomes First Spotify Song with 5B+ Streams

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Hits Historic 5 Billion Spotify Streams

Date: August 31, 2025

Blind Light's 5 billion Streams


Global — Spotify has confirmed that The Weeknd’s smash hit **“Blinding Lights”** has officially become the **first song ever to reach 5 billion streams** on the platform, marking a milestone in streaming history. 1

Record-Breaking Streaming Success

  • “Blinding Lights” first surpassed 4 billion Spotify streams in January 2024. 2
  • It dethroned Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” as Spotify’s most-streamed song at the start of 2023. 3
  • Today’s achievement cements its unrivaled dominance in the streaming era. 4

Why It Matters

This groundbreaking feat underscores the enduring global appeal of *“Blinding Lights”*, blending catchy synth-pop with timeless production. Its cultural impact spans major platforms—from Billboard charts to viral challenges—making it a defining track for the 2020s music landscape. 5

Source: Spotify announcement via Instagram; music news coverage. 6

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