Unlock stats for Spotify recently played like a pro

Kristian Gorenc Z

May 22, 2025

Spotify’s "Recently Played" feature is a quick and easy way to revisit the tracks, albums, or playlists you’ve been listening to. Whether you’re trying to remember that perfect song from your commute or checking which album caught your attention last weekend, this feature is a go-to tool for casual listeners and artists alike.

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But if you’re a music professional or an independent artist, there’s more to your listening history than just the basics. In this article, we’ll walk you through how "Recently Played" works, and then show you how to access deeper activity using advanced tools.

What You Need to Know About Spotify Recently Played

Spotify’s "Recently Played" keeps track of your most recent listening activity. You can view this on both desktop and mobile versions of the app. Typically, the feature displays the last 50 to 100 items, and it includes songs, albums, artists, and playlists you’ve listened to.

This list is only visible to you – unless you’re using a shared device or choose to share it with someone. It's designed for convenience, making it easy to jump back into the flow of what you've been enjoying. For those worried about privacy, Spotify also offers a "Private Session" option, which temporarily hides your listening activity from this list.

Unfortunately, there’s no option to manually delete entries from "Recently Played," so it’s best to use 

Private Session if you want to keep certain tracks out of sight.

If you're looking for your full listening history, you won’t find it in the app. Instead, Spotify allows users to request their complete listening data through the platform’s privacy settings. This request can take some time to process but gives access to far more historical insights than the app natively offers.

For artists, the "Recently Played" list can be helpful in tracking early engagement with newly released songs. If a listener repeatedly returns to your track, it could be a signal that it’s resonating – and worth promoting further.

Go Beyond Recently Played: Advanced Spotify Analytics for Artists

If you’re a serious artist or music industry professional, you need more than surface-level insights. That’s where Viberate comes in.

Viberate offers a robust suite of Spotify analytics tools designed specifically for music professionals. Think of it as the next level up from Spotify for Artists – but with much broader scope and deeper insights.

Spotify Analytics of 11M+ Artists

Viberate tracks over 11 million artists, giving you access to premium data that helps you understand and grow your presence on Spotify. Whether you’re monitoring your own career or scouting talent, it’s a valuable resource.

Streaming Stats in One Place

See how songs perform over time, with detailed tracking of monthly listeners, total streams, and more. This overview helps you identify which songs are gaining traction and which might need a marketing push.

Audience Geolocation

Planning a tour or a targeted promo campaign? Viberate shows where your listeners are located, down to the city level. With this insight, you can prioritize the markets where your music is already resonating.

Playlist Analytics

Playlists are the new radio – and Viberate helps you make the most of them. You can track every playlist placement for every artist on Spotify, helping you evaluate your reach and strategize future placements.

Charts for Talent Discovery

Want to keep an eye on what’s trending globally or in specific genres? Customize Viberate’s charts to discover new artists, genres, or countries where activity is heating up.

Spotify Monthly Listeners Tracker

This feature lets you visualize how your monthly listener count evolves over time. You can also compare this with industry benchmarks to understand where you stand. It’s a great way to measure fanbase growth and engagement.

All Spotify Songs Analyzed in One Place

Get a performance overview of every track an artist has released. You can filter and sort them by release date and stream count – over 7 days, 1 month, 12 months, or all time. This makes it easier to spot both evergreen hits and recent risers. You can also play songs directly within the platform.

Complete Playlist Analytics

Beyond identifying which playlists an artist is featured on, Viberate helps you uncover new playlisting opportunities. See what types of playlists tend to pick up certain artists, and target similar ones for your own tracks.

Spotify Tracker of Streams and Key Stats

Dive deep into performance metrics: total streams, listener-to-follower ratios, and streams-per-listener stats over time. These indicators show not just reach but also how engaged your audience is.

Map of Monthly Listeners

Using geolocation, Viberate provides a visual map of where listeners are located. Promote your next release or plan your tour based on actual fanbase locations.

Plan Collaborations with Spotify Data

Collaboration is a major growth lever for many artists. With Viberate, you can spot musicians whose audiences overlap with yours and filter them by monthly listener count. It’s a data-driven way to identify collab opportunities or book supporting acts that make strategic sense.

Final Thoughts

Spotify's "Recently Played" feature is a useful snapshot of listening habits. It’s great for casual use or tracking initial interest in new music. But for independent artists and industry pros, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Viberate unlocks a world of in-depth Spotify analytics. From tracking streaming trends to identifying growth markets and playlist opportunities, our tools are made to help you navigate the music business smarter.

Whether you're building your own career or scouting talent, advanced data makes a difference. Explore Viberate's Spotify analytics platform today and go beyond the basics.