As the festive season approaches, so does the anticipation for one of the digital calendar's most awaited events: Spotify Wrapped. This annual round-up of your listening habits is a highlight for millions, but a pressing question remains for music fans: is Spotify still tracking your plays in November?
When Does Spotify Stop Tracking for Wrapped?
A persistent myth suggests that Spotify's counting for its Wrapped feature halts immediately after Halloween on October 31. However, this is one piece of internet folklore that refuses to die, despite being repeatedly debunked. In recent years, Spotify itself has taken to social media to clarify the situation, confirming that the tracking period does not conclude on October 31.
This means the music you stream right now could still significantly influence which artists and songs dominate your personal Wrapped story. The company, however, maintains an air of mystery around the precise cut-off date.
The Mystery of the Final Countdown
Spotify has consistently kept the exact end date for its Wrapped data collection under wraps. Industry observers and past patterns suggest that the counting stops in early to mid-November.
With the full Wrapped experience expected to launch in late November or early December—mirroring its December release in 2024—the data compilation must naturally conclude before the feature goes live. This serves as a clear warning to users: your streaming activity during the first weeks of November is still very much in play and could alter your final results.
A Fresh Start in the New Year
For those concerned about their Christmas music indulgence affecting next year's stats, there is good news. The tracking period for the 2026 edition of Wrapped will reset, starting anew in January 2026.
This provides a perfect window to enjoy your festive playlists—featuring everything from Mariah Carey to Michael Bublé—with complete abandon, without the fear of them displacing your typical favourites in next year's round-up. The only caveat? If you continue this festive listening spree well into January, you will once again be influencing your musical profile for Wrapped 2026.
The official release date for Spotify Wrapped 2025 is yet to be announced, but the countdown has undoubtedly begun for both the launch and the final moments you can curate your musical year.
