Music lovers, the results are in—and they’re sparking debate. Apple Music has just unveiled its global top songs of 2025 through its annual Apple Music Replay feature, and some of the names at the top might surprise you. The announcement doesn’t just highlight this year’s most-played tracks; it also dives deep into listener trends, revealing fascinating patterns about what the world has been streaming over the past twelve months.
Apple Music Replay 2025, which rolled out today, gives users a personalized summary of their listening habits—how many hours they’ve spent on playlists, their most-repeated songs, and their favorite artists. But the real buzz is around Apple’s public charts, where the company names its most-streamed songs globally and regionally. These rankings track performance between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025—so late releases, like Taylor Swift’s recent hit “The Life of a Showgirl,” didn’t have much time to climb the ranks.
The Global Top 5 of 2025
Here are the five songs that ruled Apple Music streams this year:
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
The complete list of the top 100 tracks worldwide is available through Apple Music’s official Top Songs of 2025 Global playlist. It’s a must-listen for anyone curious to see what dominated the airwaves this year.
Regional Charts and Listening Highlights
Inside the Apple Music app, users can also explore region-specific top 100 playlists—covering the United States and dozens of other countries—alongside intriguing extras like the top 100 most-read lyrics and Shazam’s most-searched songs of the year.
And here’s where it gets really interesting: KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” broke records by staying at #1 on the Daily Top 100 for 70 straight days—the longest reign of any track this year. Another standout is Morgan Wallen, who managed to secure 12 songs in the global top 100, with “I’m The Problem” landing at #18 worldwide and #4 within the USA rankings.
How to Listen
If you’re curious to explore your own year in music, all of these features are available through the Apple Music app. Apple Music currently costs $10.99 per month for individuals, or you can access it as part of the broader Apple One bundle, which includes other Apple services like iCloud and Apple TV+.
Spark a Debate
So, what do you think of the results? Are this year’s top Apple Music songs truly representative of 2025’s biggest hits—or do they miss the mark? Some fans argue that the charts reflect social media trends more than genuine artistry. Others believe this list perfectly captures the global mood of the year. Where do you stand? Share your thoughts—could your favorite artist have been overlooked?
