Ariana Grande Hits 1 Billion on Spotify — Is Taylor Swift’s Streaming Crown at Risk?

Streaming milestones are the music version of a scoreboard, and this week the scoreboard got loud. A viral post claimed Ariana Grande just became the first woman with 22 songs over 1 billion Spotify streams. Fun headline. But do the numbers actually back it up?

Here is the claim that kicked it off, via BuzzingPop on X/Twitter on Nov 8, 2025:

"Ariana Grande becomes the first woman to have 22 songs surpass 1 BILLION streams in Spotify history."

Short answer: not yet. As of Nov 8, 2025, both Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift each have 21 songs past the 1 billion mark. Ariana is closest to 22 - her collab "boyfriend" with Social House is sitting just under the line. Taylor has one that is also breathing on the glass. If one of them blinks, the other probably takes the lap.

Context-wise, none of this is shocking. Ariana has a monster global fanbase, two Grammys, a pile of hit singles and albums, and she is currently starring in the Wicked movie franchise. Taylor is, well, Taylor - different machine, same scale. Some fans thought Taylor already had 22. Others are convinced she is about to swipe the crown. Let’s check the receipts.

Where the numbers actually sit right now

Ariana Grande - 21 songs over 1B as of Nov 8, 2025. Her most-streamed track is "7 rings" at 2,656,294,209 plays. The most recent to cross 1B is "Problem" at 1,044,391,328. Next in line: "boyfriend" (with Social House) at 999,926,973.

Taylor Swift - 21 songs over 1B as of Nov 8, 2025. Her top performer is "Cruel Summer" at 3,134,615,713. The most recent to cross 1B was "exile" (feat. Bon Iver) at 1,006,271,577. Next up: "You Belong With Me (Taylor's Version)" at 999,164,656.

Full breakdown:

1. Ariana Grande - 7 rings: 2,656,294,209
2. Ariana Grande - thank u, next: 2,121,246,239
3. Ariana Grande - Save Your Tears (Remix) (with Ariana Grande): 2,016,760,926
4. Ariana Grande - One Last Time: 1,913,439,083
5. Ariana Grande - Into You: 1,776,320,005
6. Ariana Grande - Side To Side: 1,724,841,630
7. Ariana Grande - we can't be friends (wait for your love): 1,682,616,799
8. Ariana Grande - positions: 1,662,688,135
9. Ariana Grande - Bang Bang: 1,603,191,101
10. Ariana Grande - no tears left to cry: 1,497,751,992
11. Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman: 1,471,165,025
12. Ariana Grande - Stuck with U (with Justin Bieber): 1,349,201,055
13. Ariana Grande - Santa Tell Me: 1,310,271,555
14. Ariana Grande - Die For You (with Ariana Grande) - Remix: 1,216,390,368
15. Ariana Grande - Love Me Harder: 1,213,813,111
16. Ariana Grande - God is a woman: 1,207,333,795
17. Ariana Grande - Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande): 1,198,196,097
18. Ariana Grande - 34+35: 1,124,362,726
19. Ariana Grande - Break Free: 1,111,947,592
20. Ariana Grande - break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored: 1,089,070,043
21. Ariana Grande - Problem: 1,044,391,328
22. Ariana Grande - boyfriend (with Social House): 999,926,973
23. Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer: 3,134,615,713
24. Taylor Swift - Blank Space: 2,252,042,580
25. Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker): 2,011,106,555
26. Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero: 1,924,294,655
27. Taylor Swift - Lover: 1,908,453,814
28. Taylor Swift - cardigan: 1,825,804,210
29. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off: 1,754,835,148
30. Taylor Swift - august: 1,658,480,575
31. Taylor Swift - Style: 1,560,338,858
32. Taylor Swift - Don't Blame Me: 1,504,917,195
33. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do: 1,381,618,455
34. Taylor Swift - Delicate: 1,247,401,996
35. Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams: 1,118,725,535
36. Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version): 1,114,836,157
37. Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down: 1,099,712,159
38. Taylor Swift - Love Story (Taylor's Version): 1,092,690,367
39. Taylor Swift - Love Story: 1,059,491,289
40. Taylor Swift - Fortnight (feat. Post Malone): 1,055,977,662
41. Taylor Swift - willow: 1,039,449,871
42. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble: 1,035,176,732
43. Taylor Swift - exile (feat. Bon Iver): 1,006,271,577
44. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me (Taylor's Version): 999,164,656

The reaction - Swifties vs Arianators, comment section edition

Fans did what fans do. Once the rumor posted, the replies filled up fast:

- On Nov 8, user AN (@alan_156l) waved it off as a tie.
- On Nov 9, Jake Thomas (@rnjthom21) said he thought Taylor already had 22.
- Swizzle (@TSantiender) noted how Taylor gets dragged into every Ariana post and took a jab at Ariana fans for stressing about it.
- Jane (@sidhuaryan42) predicted Taylor will tie and then take the record, adding that Ariana's last addition had been far behind until recently.

So who gets there first?

Going strictly by the numbers, Ariana looks a hair closer today. But both are within striking distance, and a couple of days of playlists and casual listening could push either one over the line first. Also worth saying out loud: streaming is one lens. Album sales, charts, tours, and awards are all part of the scoreboard too.

Team Ariana, team Taylor, or you just like good pop songs regardless of jersey? Tell me what you are spinning right now.