Does YouTube Music have a Wrapped? That’s the question millions of music fans ask every December as streaming platforms release their year-end summaries. If you’re a YouTube Music listener, the answer is yes — it’s called YouTube Music Recap, and the 2025 version is now live.
Launched on December 1, 2025, this year’s YouTube Music Recap gives users a colorful look back at their most-played songs, artists, genres, and moods. Like Spotify Wrapped, it turns your listening habits into a fun, shareable story — but with a few unique twists that only YouTube can offer.
What Is YouTube Music Recap?
YouTube Music Recap is the platform’s answer to Spotify Wrapped. It highlights your personal music journey throughout the year by combining stats from both YouTube Music and the main YouTube app.
That means your data doesn’t just include the songs you streamed — it also counts music videos, live performances, remixes, and fan uploads. It’s a broader and more visual look at what you’ve been enjoying all year.
When you open your Recap, you’ll see shareable cards that show your top artists, total minutes listened, favorite genres, and even mood-based playlists. You can post these instantly on Instagram Stories, TikTok, Snapchat, or X (formerly Twitter).
How to Find Your YouTube Music Recap 2025
Accessing your Recap takes just a few taps, and it works across all major devices.
On Mobile (Android or iOS):
- Open the YouTube Music app.
- Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Choose Your Recap.
- Scroll through your personalized highlights and tap on cards to see details.
On the YouTube App:
- Open the YouTube app.
- Tap your profile icon and select Your Recap.
- Watch your recap story, which includes short video clips of your top moments.
On Desktop:
Visit music.youtube.com/recap and sign in to view your personalized 2025 summary.
Your recap also comes with a custom playlist called “Your Recap 2025”, which includes your 100 most-played songs of the year. It’s automatically saved to your library, so you can replay your favorites anytime.
What’s New in YouTube Music Recap 2025
Google has steadily improved Recap since it launched in 2021, and this year’s update is its most advanced yet. Here’s what’s new in 2025:
1. Mood Playlists
This year, YouTube added mood-based playlists that group your most-played songs by emotion or activity. You’ll see categories like “Energy Boost,” “Chill Zone,” and “Late-Night Vibes” — built automatically from your listening history.
2. Combined YouTube + Music Data
Recap now fully merges your listening habits from both YouTube Music and YouTube’s main platform. So, whether you played a studio version of a song or watched its live concert video, it all contributes to your stats.
3. AI-Powered Summaries
Google’s AI now creates short written summaries of your music habits — pointing out, for example, how many new artists you discovered this year or how your taste changed over time.
4. Social Media-Ready Cards
Recap 2025 features new 3D-style visuals designed for easy sharing. Each card includes vibrant colors, song artwork, and a modern design that looks great on social media.
5. Expanded Global Charts
YouTube Music Recap 2025 also shows global rankings, highlighting the most-streamed songs and artists worldwide and in your local region.
2025’s Top Artists and Songs on YouTube Music
Along with your personal recap, YouTube Music released its top global and U.S. charts for 2025. The rankings reflect the most-streamed artists, songs, and videos across the platform this year.
Top U.S. Artists of 2025:
- Taylor Swift
- Bad Bunny
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Drake
- SZA
Top U.S. Songs of 2025:
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone
- “LUNCH” – Billie Eilish
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Top Global Artists:
- Bad Bunny
- Shakira
- Taylor Swift
- Peso Pluma
- The Weeknd
These lists show how much global and Latin music continues to influence American listeners. Artists like Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma remain international powerhouses, while Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo continue to dominate pop charts.
YouTube Music Recap vs. Spotify Wrapped
Spotify’s Wrapped might be the most recognizable year-end recap, but YouTube Music’s version has its own strengths. Here’s how they stack up in 2025:
| Feature | YouTube Music Recap | Spotify Wrapped |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | December 1, 2025 | December 4, 2025 |
| Includes Video Plays | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Tracks YouTube + Music Activity | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| AI Summaries | ✅ Yes (2025 Update) | ❌ No |
| Mood Playlists | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Shareable Cards | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Global Charts Integration | ✅ Yes | ✅ Limited |
YouTube’s advantage lies in its integration of video content, something Spotify doesn’t offer. If you regularly watch live sessions, concert footage, or lyric videos, they all count toward your Recap stats — giving you a more complete picture of your listening habits.
Why YouTube Music Recap Is Gaining Popularity
When Google first introduced Recap, it wasn’t as widely known as Spotify Wrapped. But over the years, it’s become one of YouTube Music’s most anticipated features.
Here’s why it’s catching on fast:
- It covers both video and audio. YouTube has the largest music video library in the world, and Recap reflects that.
- It’s highly visual. The interactive cards look modern and are built for sharing.
- It works across platforms. Whether you use YouTube Music or YouTube itself, your data stays connected.
- It’s deeply personalized. AI-generated summaries and mood playlists make your Recap feel more human.
As of 2025, YouTube Music Recap is used by over 80 million listeners globally, proving it’s now a serious competitor in the streaming world.
How to Make the Most of Your YouTube Music Recap
If you want the most accurate and fun results next year, here are some quick tips:
- Stay signed in. Only your logged-in activity counts toward your stats.
- Use both apps. Listening on YouTube and YouTube Music gives you richer data.
- Save your Recap playlist. It’s the easiest way to replay your top 100 tracks before it refreshes.
- Share your cards early. Posting during launch week helps your recap trend online.
- Check regularly. You can revisit your listening data anytime by opening the Recap tab.
What to Expect from YouTube Music in 2026
Google hasn’t confirmed new features yet, but early reports suggest the company is working on monthly “mini-recaps” that summarize your listening habits every few weeks.
There are also hints that future versions of Recap will include AI-driven music discovery, recommending songs based on your yearly trends.
As personalization continues to evolve, YouTube’s goal is clear — to make Recap not just a year-end treat but a consistent part of the music experience.
So, does YouTube Music have a Wrapped? Yes — and it’s called YouTube Music Recap. The 2025 version is sleek, insightful, and filled with features that go beyond simple statistics. Whether you’re a casual listener or a music enthusiast, it’s a fun way to relive your favorite songs, artists, and memories from the past year.
If you haven’t checked yours yet, open the YouTube Music app and see your 2025 story unfold — one song at a time.