Spotify extends artists’ most popular songs tab from 5 to 10: Fans react hilariously, ‘Only took a few years, but we move’

For years, Spotify users have relied on the "Most Popular Songs" tab for a quick glimpse into an artist's best work. But until recently, the tab was limited to just five tracks, often leaving both fans and casual listeners alike wanting a broader snapshot of an artist's discography.

Well, after what felt like an eternity-at least in tech years it has finally extended this feature to show 10 tracks instead of five. Minor adjustment? Sure. But on the internet, even the most minor adjustments can be cause for major freakouts.

The update has sparked reactions across social media, with many users chiming in hilariously and relatable. For such a simple task of expanding a list, it's wild how many comments it received. Fans are not just discussing the change but laughing over it, roasting the company, or even redirecting all the attention towards Spotify's other capabilities or the lack of them.

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Spotify’s most popular songs tab gets a makeover

Many saw Spotify's expanding "Most Popular Songs" tab as overdue. To many, that was generally the first spot where listeners seek to find a new discovery, be those artists who'd finally reached virality, or simply an artist that released a huge record.

With a doubled amount of visible tracks in the same-old feed, Spotify gifts the fan room for exploration, and the artist is given more real estate to tout its hot numbers.

That may not sound like the most exciting update, but it is just the sort of quality-of-life improvement that leaves users thinking, "Why didn't they do this sooner?" Which, of course, is precisely what people are saying online with a healthy dose of humor.

The humor in this going viral must be its absurdity. It was a feature adjustment, plain and simple, yet it's being treated like some milestone. Reactions to X ranged from sarcastic applauses to sheer indifference. Of course, this isn't Spotify introducing some kind of game-changing feature; this is them changing a number from 5 to 10.

The delayed rollout only adds to the hilarity as many joked about how long it took Spotify to implement something so seemingly basic.

When news of the update broke, social media was deluged with hilarious comments.

One user joked, "Only took a few years, but we move," capturing the essence of many in their amusement and exasperation.

Another wrote, "I still don't have it …" - voicing the classic FOMO that tech updates always seem to spark.

For fans of mega-stars, the update was just another flex, with one comment reading, “Just another way for Ariana Grande to flex her 15+ songs with over a billion streams.” Ouch.

Of course, no Spotify conversation is complete without a jab at Apple Music. “Apple Music is still superior. They’ll never be like them,” declared one loyalist, reigniting the never-ending battle between the platforms.

Others kept it simple with dramatic emojis: “Took them long enough 😭” and “FINALLY” were recurring themes in the reactions.

But not everyone was impressed. “Who cares man about this,” wrote one disenchanted user, proving that you can’t win them all.

Meanwhile, others took the opportunity to air unrelated complaints: “I don’t care, can they please give us the old like icon back!!??😭😭”

At its core, this update is just a tweak—but the internet’s response turned it into something much bigger. From poking fun at the timing to reigniting the Apple Music rivalry, fans found plenty of ways to make this moment entertaining. Whether you’re thrilled about the new 10-song format or couldn’t care less, one thing’s for sure: the reactions alone made it all worth it.