What the top streaming services are in 2026 by paid subscribers

Wondering where everyone’s streaming these days? Here’s a look at the most popular music platforms based on paying subscribers as of February 2026.

These figures are not always provided directly by streaming platforms. Some may be outdated, based on estimates, or grouped with other services like YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. Tap the number to view the source, and click the name of the streaming service for instructions on how to upload your music for free.

1. Spotify

290 million paying subscribers (Q4 2025)

2. Tencent Music

125.7 million paying subscribers (Q3 2025)

3. YouTube Music

125 million paying subscribers (March 2025)

4. Apple Music

95 million paying subscribers (2024)

5. Amazon Music Unlimited

80 million paying subscribers (2025)

6. NetEase Cloud Music

50 million paying subscribers (June 2025)

7. Deezer

9 million paying subscribers (Q3 2025)

8. TIDAL

7.2 million paying subscribers (2025)

9. Pandora

5.6 million paying subscribers (Q4 2025)

10. Gaana

2 million paying subscribers (2020)