What secrets are hidden in Spotify's annual music listening report? 3 functions to help you deeply analyze music taste

Spotify's Wrapped (Annual Listening Report) at the end of each year is becoming increasingly flashy, but many users are unaware that Spotify still has several features for deep analysis of music taste. This article introduces Spotify's hidden features and practical tips.

Spotify Wrapped Hidden Feature

1. Wrapped over the years can be reviewed. Previously, we could only view the Wrappd from that year, but now we can look back at the annual data for any year. Search for '2021 Wrapped' on the Spotify app to view it.

2. Wrapped subdivision dimensions. The 2026 version of Wrapped has added dimensions such as "podcast time", "podcast vs music ratio", "late night favorite", and "morning wake-up song", which are more detailed than before.

3. Wrapped stories can be shared. Click the share button to generate a shared image, suitable for posting on social media to showcase your music taste.

Methods to Gain a Deep Understanding of Music Flavors

1. Open the "Account" page on Spotify's official website, click "Import or export", and you can export your complete playback history data to understand how many hours you have listened and which songs you have listened to the most.

2. Follow the third-party tool "Spotify Analytics" (free web version) to see more detailed music listening statistics, including daily listening curves, favorite languages, favorite years, and other dimensions.

3. Spotify's "Taste buds" feature can recommend similar users based on your playback history, and following them can refer to their playlists to discover new music.

Spotify Duo and Familyplan money saving tips

1. The monthly fee for Spotify DuoPlan is about 93 yuan, which is half cheaper than two separate Premium options and suitable for two people to buy together.

2. FamilyPlan can accommodate up to 6 people, with a monthly fee of approximately 150 yuan. Each person only needs 25 yuan, which is more than half the cost of a separate subscription.

3. After joining the Family Plan, each family member has an independent account and recommendations, without interfering with each other, and can manage their own playlists separately.

Tips for creating high-quality playlists

1. Use the "Go to Song Radio" function. Starting from a single song, let Spotify generate a list of similar songs, and collect more to create a complete playlist.

2. Click "Enhance" when editing your playlist, and AI will automatically add similar songs to your playlist, suitable for users who want to make their playlist fuller but are too lazy to manually add them.

3. The cover of the playlist should be attractive. Spotify mobile users first see the cover when sliding onto the playlist. It is recommended to use tools such as Canva to create a uniform style cover image.

Which to choose between Spotify and Apple Music

From the music library, there is not much difference between the two, and mainstream music is basically available. Some independent musicians' works may be exclusively available on one of the platforms, depending on their preferred singers.

2. In terms of price, Apple Music is cheaper in China (5 yuan/month for students), and Spotify International has more features (playlist recommendations, Taste buds, etc.).

3. From the perspective of social functions, Spotify's Friend Activity can see in real-time what friends are listening to, which is more social than Apple Music.

Summary

Spotify is not just a player, it has a large amount of user data waiting to be mined behind it. Make good use of these features, not only can you find more good music, but you can also better understand your own music taste.