To get your Apple Music year-in-review, open Replay in the Music app or sign in at replay.music.apple.com to view stats and your top-songs playlist.
Apple Music’s year-in-review lives inside Replay—a running summary of your top songs, artists, albums, and listening milestones. You can check it in the Music app or on the web, and when the calendar year wraps, you’ll also see a highlight reel built from your plays. Below, you’ll find fast steps for every device, fixes if Replay doesn’t appear, and smart ways to save and share your results.
Where To Find Replay On Every Device
Use this quick map to jump straight to your Apple Music year review, whether you’re on iPhone, Android, Mac, or a browser.
| Device / Platform | Path To Replay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone / iPad | Music app → Home → scroll to “Replay: Your Top Songs by Year” → tap Listen Back | Requires iOS/iPadOS 18.1 or later; share videos from the highlight reel once it appears. |
| Android | Music app → Home → “Replay: Your Top Songs by Year” → Listen Back | Update the app; turn on Use Listening History if Replay is missing. |
| Mac | Open Music → Home → “Replay: Your Top Songs by Year” | Use Listening History must be enabled in Music → Settings → General. |
| Windows / Any Computer | Go to replay.music.apple.com → sign in → Jump In | Shows monthly and year-end stats plus your auto-built playlist. |
| Web On Phone | Browser → replay.music.apple.com → sign in → Jump In | Same account as your Apple Music subscription. |
What Replay Is And How It Works
Replay tallies your plays and listening time to rank songs, artists, albums, playlists, genres, and stations. It updates as you listen, offers a monthly view during the year, and then rolls into a polished year-end recap with shareable cards and a short highlight video.
Apple explains that these rankings are based on your listening history, number of plays, and total time spent on each track or creator. In short, the more you spin a song—and the longer you stick with it—the higher it climbs in your recap.
Get Your Apple Music Year Review On iPhone, Android, Or Web
iPhone And iPad Steps
- Update to iOS or iPadOS 18.1 or later.
- Open Music → Home.
- Scroll to “Replay: Your Top Songs by Year.”
- Tap Listen Back to open your stats. If you see a year-end banner, play the highlight reel and use the Share button to post a video or card.
Android Steps
- Update the Music app to the latest version.
- Open Music → Home → “Replay: Your Top Songs by Year.”
- Tap Listen Back to view stats and milestones.
Mac And Windows (Or Any Browser)
- Visit replay.music.apple.com.
- Sign in with the same Apple account used for your Apple Music subscription.
- Select Jump In to load your insights and playlist.
Why Replay Might Not Appear
If Replay isn’t showing, the usual reason is not enough listening data yet. Keep playing music with Apple Music on your devices and it will unlock. You’ll get a notice once you qualify. Also confirm that Use Listening History is turned on everywhere you listen:
- iPhone / iPad: Settings → Apps → Music → toggle Use Listening History on.
- Mac: Music → Settings → General → check Use Listening History.
- Android: Music → More (⋯) → Settings → toggle Use Listening History on.
Apple’s official steps and criteria live on the Replay help page, which also documents monthly vs. year-end views and sharing controls.
What You’ll See In Your Recap
Replay surfaces stats that make sense at a glance and also gives a playlist you can save to your library. Here’s an overview of what shows up during the year and at year-end.
| View | What It Shows | When It Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Top songs, artists, albums; milestones like streaks or minutes played | As you listen through the month; refreshes regularly. |
| Year-End | Full recap with top songs, artists, albums, genres, stations; shareable highlight reel | At the end of the calendar year. |
| Playlist | Auto-built list of the year’s top songs; one for each subscription year | Updates weekly during the year. |
How To Share Your Year Highlights
From the Replay screen, tap the Share button to post your cards and stats. On iPhone or Android, you can share a short video from the highlight reel; pick Share Video, wait for it to prepare, then choose your destination. The playlist link can be shared as well.
Tips To Make Your Recap More Accurate
- Play through songs rather than skipping. Replay weighs both plays and time listened.
- Stick to one account across devices. Sign in with the same Apple ID everywhere.
- Turn on Use Listening History on all devices. If a device isn’t logging, those plays won’t count.
- Add the playlist to your library. That keeps your “Top Songs” collection handy while it updates.
- Clean up shared devices. If family members use your account on a speaker or tablet, their plays can sway your recap. The Apple Music privacy brief explains what’s collected and why.
Save And Compare Your Listening Over Time
You’ll see a “Top Songs by Year” playlist for each year you’ve been subscribed. Add them to your library to keep a running record of your tastes. When your current year’s recap goes live, stack it next to past years and notice which artists and genres keep returning. Apple also notes that Replay can show if you’re among the top listeners for a favorite artist or genre, tagged as top 100, 500, or 1000.
Privacy, Data, And Control
Replay exists because Apple Music records what you play and how long you listen. Apple outlines this in its privacy brief for the service, which covers how listening activity powers personalization, charts, and your yearly recap. You can review the details in Apple Music & Privacy, and you can change settings such as Use Listening History or notifications any time.
Quick Fixes For Common Snags
Replay Panel Is Missing In The App
- Update iOS, iPadOS, or Android.
- Go to Home and scroll—Replay usually sits near the lower half of the feed.
- Search for “Replay” in the Music app if you don’t see it right away.
- Turn on Use Listening History on every device you use.
Web Page Doesn’t Load Stats
- Confirm the account matches your Apple Music subscription.
- Sign out, refresh, and sign back in at replay.music.apple.com.
- If you’re new to Apple Music, listen more so Replay can calculate results.
Numbers Look Off
- Plays on a device with Use Listening History turned off won’t count.
- Plays from another account (or guest sessions) won’t merge into your stats.
- Skipping lots of tracks can change rankings because time listened affects position.
What Makes Apple’s Year Review Different
Replay runs all year. That means you can watch trends grow month by month and then enjoy a slick recap in December. The feature now lives inside the Music app on current OS versions, and the web option remains handy when you’re on a computer without the app installed. Apple documents both paths on the official help page linked above.
Step-By-Step: Save And Share Your Playlist
- Open the Replay card for the current year.
- Tap the playlist tile to view the full track list.
- Tap Add (or +Add on desktop) to save it to your library.
- Use the Share button to send the playlist link to friends or post it to social apps.
Before You Go
Your year-in-review is just a few taps away. Open the Music app, find Replay on the Home tab, and watch your monthly stats build toward the year-end show. If you’re on a computer, use the official web portal to sign in and grab the playlist. For full feature details and troubleshooting straight from the source, check Apple’s Replay help page, and review Apple’s data practices in the Apple Music & Privacy brief.