{"id":107701,"date":"2026-04-27T12:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=107701"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:27:01","slug":"tiktoks-add-to-music-app-passes-6-billion-saves-in-the-past-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/tiktoks-add-to-music-app-passes-6-billion-saves-in-the-past-year\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok\u2019s \u2018Add to Music App\u2019 passes 6 billion saves in the past year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TikTok is once again flexing its music discovery muscles, as its \u2018Add to Music App\u2019 feature crossed 6 billion track saves in a year.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turning scrolls into streams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First rolled out globally in 2024, TikTok\u2019s \u2018Add to Music App\u2019<\/a> feature lets users save a track they hear on TikTok<\/a> directly to their preferred streaming platform, whether that\u2019s Spotify<\/a>, Apple Music<\/a>, or Amazon Music<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, TikTok has revealed<\/a> the tool has been used to save more than 6 billion tracks to streaming services over the past 12 months. That\u2019s a huge figure that signals to artists how viral discovery can often lead to a direct pipeline of streams, chart placements, and career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tracks on top over the past year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alongside the headline figure, TikTok also shared its most-saved tracks globally through the feature over the past 12 months too, highlighting what\u2019s been resonating with TikTok audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the top spot is \u2018Die On This Hill\u2019 by SIENNA SPIRO<\/strong>. The track has become a global success, generating over 6 million video creations and gaining 16 billion video views on TikTok alone. Beyond the platform itself, the song has racked up more than 385 million streams on Spotify, while also reaching #9 on the UK Official Singles Chart and #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track was followed by \u2018Raindance\u2019 by Dave featuring Tems<\/strong>, which has surpassed 475 million Spotify streams (#2), \u2018SWIM\u2019 by BTS<\/strong> (#3), \u2018The Fate of Ophelia\u2019 by Taylor Swift<\/strong> (#4), and \u2018I Thought I Saw Your Face Today\u2019 by She & Him<\/strong> (#5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the Top 20 Most-Saved Tracks Globally on TikTok over the past year:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Die On This Hill – SIENNA SPIRO<\/li>
  2. Raindance – Dave (ft. Tems)<\/li>
  3. SWIM – BTS<\/li>
  4. The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift<\/li>
  5. I Thought I Saw Your Face Today – She & Him<\/li>
  6. So Far So Fake – Pierce The Veil<\/li>
  7. Shake It to The Max – MOLIY & Skillibeng & Shenseea<\/li>
  8. What You Saying – Lil Uzi Vert<\/li>
  9. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae<\/li>
  10. Babydoll – Dominic Fike<\/li>
  11. Let Down – Radiohead<\/li>
  12. White Keys – Dominic Fike<\/li>
  13. You Stole The Show – SIENNA SPIRO<\/li>
  14. Sugar On My Tongue – Tyler, The Creator<\/li>
  15. Stateside + Zara Larsson – Pink Pantheress<\/li>
  16. Nights – Frank Ocean<\/li>
  17. Iloveitiloveitiloveit – Bella Kay<\/li>
  18. So Easy (To Fall In Love) – Olivia Dean<\/li>
  19. Tears – Sabrina Carpenter<\/li>
  20. What’s Up? – 4 Non Blondes<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Image credits: TikTok<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Why it matters for artists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For artists and others in the industry, TikTok\u2019s headline figure can\u2019t be ignored. With more than 6 billion track saves, \u2018Add to Music App\u2019 is significantly helping to reduce the friction between on-platform discovery and streaming. Instead of hoping listeners search for a song later, tools like this help turn curiosity into streams, almost instantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Those 6 billion track saves don\u2019t just sit in playlists either. They likely stretch far beyond that number when it comes to total streams, translating into billions of more streams as a result. That can provide a massive boost to the career of any upcoming artist. Plus, as SIENNA SPIRO proves, it can often lead to mainstream success too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For independent artists in particular, this kind of tool is invaluable. With the right strategy, a single TikTok moment can translate into long-term growth across streaming platforms, and can help propel your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re looking to get your music onto TikTok<\/a><\/strong> and make the most of moments like these, RouteNote is here to help<\/a><\/strong>. We offer free distribution to streaming platforms and social platforms, making it easier to turn discovery into real streams on Spotify<\/strong><\/a>, Apple Music<\/a>, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What\u2019s next for TikTok and music discovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    TikTok has positioned itself as a central platform for music discovery for a while now, even launching a \u2018See Where Music Takes You\u2019 campaign<\/a> last year to reinforce the platform\u2019s role in how fans find and discover music.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Moving forward, the company is continuing to build out tools that link its platform to music streaming. Recently, it announced features like \u2018Play Full Song\u2019 with Apple Music<\/a> that allows users to listen to full tracks without leaving the app, as long as they sign in to their Apple Music account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Taken together, it\u2019s clear that TikTok wants to become even more integrated within the music ecosystem. In doing so, it\u2019s making the journey from discovery to streaming even more seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    TikTok and Apple Music team up for “Play Full Song” and “Listening Party” features<\/a><\/blockquote>