Spotify Hits 788 Million Users as Paid Subscribers Reach 306 Million
By Richard Emi, ENTERTAINMENT DESK –Â Music streaming giant Spotify has added 11 million monthly active users in the third quarter of 2026, bringing its total user base to 788 million as of the end of September.
The company disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 22, noting that its latest figures were in line with its projections for the quarter.
The growth represents an 11 per cent increase in monthly active users compared with the same period last year, highlighting the platform’s continued expansion in the global music streaming market.
Spotify also recorded growth in its paid subscriber base, which rose by nine per cent year-on-year to 306 million, exceeding its forecast of 305 million subscribers.
The company said it expects its paying subscriber base to increase further to 316 million, signalling continued growth in demand for its premium services.
The latest figures underscore Spotify’s growing reach among music listeners worldwide, as the platform continues to attract users through its music catalogue and subscription offerings.
The company’s performance also reflects the continued importance of subscription revenue to its business model, with paid subscribers accounting for a significant share of its global audience.
Spotify remains one of the world’s leading music streaming platforms, connecting artists with audiences across different markets through its digital music services.
