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Spotify reaches 306 million paid subscribers in third quarter

Outlets agree Spotify reached 306 million paid subscribers in its third-quarter financial results.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 22, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Spotify reached 306 million paid subscribers in its third-quarter results.12
  • The audio streaming company experienced growth in both subscribers and revenue during the quarter.23

Spotify published its third-quarter financial results.123

The audio streaming platform reached 306 million paid subscribers during the period.12

The company recorded gains in subscribers and overall revenue growth during the third quarter.23

Where sources agree

  • Reached 306 million paid subscribers2 of 3
  • Reported third-quarter financial results3 of 3
  • Recorded revenue growth in Q32 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood ReporterSpotify Hits 306M Premium Subs, Says It “Actually Stands to Thrive” in the Age of AI Agents ↗
  2. 2VarietySpotify Hums Along in Q3, Reaching 306 Million Paid Subscribers: ‘There Is More Runway Ahead’ ↗
  3. 3BillboardSpotify Subscriber Gains Beat Expectations, Driving Double-Digit Revenue Growth in Q3 ↗

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