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Spotify

Make Your Streams Count​​

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*The most important thing is to interact naturally, just like a regular listener would. This means engaging with the platform occasionally, reacting to content, and avoiding the temptation to continuously loop the same songs or playlists. Creating a genuine experience not only helps improve your stream count but also keeps things interesting for you and others!

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**A friendly reminder: Avoid using a VPN!**

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While it might seem like a good idea to mask your location, using a VPN is viewed as a form of cheating by streaming platforms. Their algorithms are designed to detect such activities, and if caught, your streams could be invalidated, significantly impacting your overall streaming metrics.

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It's also important to note that each streaming platform has its own method of counting streams. Generally, you should aim to listen to a track for more than 30 seconds for it to count towards your total. This duration may vary slightly between platforms, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the specific rules for each one!

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For Billboard charts:

  • 1,250 streams on a premium account = 1 unit/album sale

  • 3,750 streams on a free account = 1 unit/album sale 

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Billboard counts officially licensed video content plays from YouTube, Facebook, Apple, Spotify, Tidal, etc...

Do Spotify streams count for Billboard charts?​

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Yes, Spotify streams do count towards Billboard charts. Specifically, on-demand audio streams from Spotify, both paid and ad-supported, are included in the calculations for the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart and the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Paid subscription streams are given more weight than ad-supported streams.

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Here's a breakdown of how it works:

  • Weighted Streams: Paid subscription streams are given more weight than ad-supported streams. This means that streams from users who pay for Spotify Premium count more towards the charts than those from free-tier users.

  • On-Demand Streams: Only on-demand audio streams are counted. This includes streams where users actively choose to play a song, rather than passive streams like radio plays.

  • Blended Rate: Billboard uses a blended rate that combines the different tiers of Spotify streams (paid, ad-supported, and other tiers) to calculate the total impact on the charts.​

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This method ensures that the charts accurately reflect the popularity and consumption of music across different streaming platforms.

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How to Stream

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  1. Log In or Create Your Spotify Account

    • Open the Spotify app or visit the Spotify website.

    • Sign in using your personal account credentials. If you don’t have an account, create one with a valid email address and secure password.

  2. Make Sure Your App Is Updated

    • Confirm that you have the latest version of Spotify installed on your device (whether you’re using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop).

    • Updated software ensures you get the current features and the most accurate streaming count.

  3. Search for and Locate the Official Track

    • Use the search bar to find the track by its official title.

    • Verify that you’re streaming from the artist’s verified or official profile. Only official streams can count toward charts, so avoid unofficial uploads or user-created versions.

  4. Prepare Your Streaming Environment

    • Ensure you have a stable internet connection to prevent buffering or interruptions during playback.

    • Adjust any settings (such as battery saver or data saver modes) that might pause or affect the quality of the stream.

  5. Stream the Song for a Genuine Listening Session

    • Play the song and let it run uninterrupted for at least 30 seconds—the common threshold for a stream to be counted as valid.

    • It’s best to listen to the song in a natural, complete session rather than repeatedly clicking play in a short period.

  6. Engage with the Track Organically

    • “Like” the song, save it to your library, or add it to your personal playlists.

    • These interactions not only help you track your favorites but can also positively impact how Spotify’s algorithms perceive the track’s popularity.

  7. Avoid Automation, Repeated Loops, or Third-Party Tools

    • Do not set the song to loop continuously or use any software that simulates plays artificially.

    • Streaming needs to be manual and intentional—Spotify’s systems are designed to discount streams that appear to be non-genuine.

  8. Join or Organize Listening Sessions with Fellow Fans

    • Engage with fan communities or social media groups that coordinate streaming sessions so that many genuine listens occur around the same time.

    • Coordinated fan streaming sessions can boost overall, organic listening figures when everyone streams during a set period.

  9. Share the Official Spotify Link

    • Promote the track on your social media channels by sharing the official Spotify link so that other fans can join in.

    • This helps increase the overall number of legitimate streams and ensures that counts are gathered from a wide audience.

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Set Up Your Playlist

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  1. Manually search for the song you are streaming using Spotify's search function.

  2. Tap the three dots next to the song/album.

  3. Tap "Add to Playlist."

  4. Tap "Create playlist" to create a new playlist with the title track.

  5. Add 2-3 different songs after the title track.

    • It is important to add songs from other artists into the playlist. This will help avoid bot detection and make the play seem more genuine.

  6. Repeat to create another playlist.

 

Sample Playlist:

  1. Title Track

  2. B-side

  3. B-side

  4. Another artist's song

  5. Title Track

  6. B-side

  7. B-side

  8. B-side

  9. Title Track

  10. B-side

  11. B-side

  12. Another artist's song

  13. Title Track

  14. B-side

  15. Another artist's song

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