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One Direction is a globally recognized and celebrated pop music group that hails from the United Kingdom. Since their inception, they have blessed the music industry with numerous hits, but teaming on an unrivaled level of popularity is the renowned track "Night Changes", released in 2014. The song and video proved to be an irresistible draw for music lovers around the world, as it accrued more than 1,135,626,528 streams on Spotify and remains one of their most successful works to date.

Across their entire discography, One Direction has amassed an astounding total of over 18,335,388,722 streams on Spotify, a testament to their universal appeal and timeless melodies that continue to resonate with music enthusiasts globally. Indeed, their songs light up the playlists of ardent music lovers everywhere, attesting to their indelible impact on the world's music stage.

The band's infectious blend of catchy pop melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unique vocal harmonies rocketed them to international fame from their early days on the X Factor UK. In their musical journey, the four members came together in a synergy that generated a boundless energy radiating through each of their performances. The group ushered in a new era of boy bands, redefining the genre with their authenticity and charismatic personas.

One Direction embodies a delirious blend of the best of British pop, with an indefinable edge that sets them apart from their contemporaries. Each song by One Direction exhibits a distinctive tale of youth, love, and life's little moments, cementing their role within the hearts of their impressive global fandom.

Songs like "Night Changes" touch upon the bittersweet ephemerality of youth, resonating with listeners of all ages. Its profound success reflects the band's exceptional ability to convey complex emotions and experiences through their music.

One Direction is so much more than just a run-of-the-mill boy band; their music is their statement of intent, a testament to the immense talent that each member possesses. Even as their individual artistic pursuits fill their current activities, the legacy of One Direction remains untarnished and stronger than ever. The spirit of One Direction still lives on in the collective memory of pop music aficionados from all walks of life; their message a resonant echo in the heart of modern pop culture.

Blockbuster songs, magnetic personalities, and a deep connection with their fanbase are what make One Direction more than just another pop act. They are a significant cultural phenomenon that has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music. For countless fans worldwide, they are an enduring symbol, their music capturing the zeitgeist while serving as timeless remnants of a certain time in pop culture history.

The sheer number of streams garnered by the band's music on Spotify speaks volumes about the lasting impact of One Direction. Their profound influence continues to reverberate through the industry today, guaranteeing them a revered place within the annals of contemporary music history. As listeners continue to relive the magic of their discography, it is certain that One Direction's legacy will continue to shine brightly for years to come.

Total plays

25.9 billion
Updated on 2025-08-14

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

43,278,349

Followers

40,011,340

Top Cities

  1. Indonesia
    1,586,682 listeners
  2. Indonesia
    475,213 listeners
  3. Philippines
    585,697 listeners
  4. Brazil
    463,991 listeners
  5. Indonesia
    412,137 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Night Changes
Night Changes
2,248,697,898 3:47 2014-11-17
Story of My Life
Story of My Life
1,718,823,103 4:05 2013-11-25
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful
1,663,161,608 3:20 2011-12-19
Drag Me Down
Drag Me Down
1,307,722,196 3:12 2015-09-04
Perfect - Stripped
Perfect - Stripped
1,112,727,052 3:52 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl
Steal My Girl
1,068,014,355 3:48 2014-11-17
18
18
839,500,610 4:08 2014-11-17
You & I
You & I
761,100,631 3:58 2013-11-25
Best Song Ever
Best Song Ever
722,148,994 3:22 2013-07-22
Little Things
Little Things
688,523,271 3:39 2012-11-12
History
History
643,019,860 3:07 2015-11-13
They Don't Know About Us
They Don't Know About Us
630,765,984 3:20 2012-11-12
Right Now
Right Now
584,118,064 3:20 2013-11-25
Kiss You
Kiss You
493,686,712 3:03 2012-11-12
Live While We're Young
Live While We're Young
469,798,858 3:20 2012-11-12
One Thing
One Thing
441,679,111 3:18 2012-05-25
Strong
Strong
378,413,443 3:04 2013-11-25
No Control
No Control
338,860,215 3:20 2014-11-17
Olivia
Olivia
305,048,449 2:58 2015-11-13
If I Could Fly
If I Could Fly
303,947,972 3:50 2015-11-13
Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome
258,645,912 3:35 2014-11-17
Midnight Memories
Midnight Memories
255,415,055 2:55 2013-11-25
Infinity
Infinity
255,121,552 4:09 2015-11-13
Love You Goodbye
Love You Goodbye
230,673,318 3:17 2015-11-13
Fool's Gold
Fool's Gold
217,354,368 3:31 2014-11-17
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
217,045,322 3:49 2014-11-17
Fireproof
Fireproof
212,521,707 2:54 2014-11-17
A.M.
A.M.
206,718,596 3:29 2015-11-13
What a Feeling
What a Feeling
204,133,527 3:21 2015-11-13
Half a Heart
Half a Heart
203,906,215 3:09 2013-11-25
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)
199,023,566 2:37 2013-02-17
End of the Day
End of the Day
189,321,040 3:15 2015-11-13
Happily
Happily
186,329,643 2:55 2013-11-25
Over Again
Over Again
183,797,053 3:02 2012-11-12
More Than This
More Than This
183,502,870 3:49 2012-05-25
Walking in the Wind
Walking in the Wind
179,948,105 3:23 2015-11-13
Last First Kiss
Last First Kiss
166,455,380 3:24 2012-11-12
Diana
Diana
166,081,535 3:05 2013-11-25
Rock Me
Rock Me
165,949,436 3:20 2012-11-12
Ready to Run
Ready to Run
162,002,806 3:16 2014-11-17
Temporary Fix
Temporary Fix
152,832,797 2:55 2015-11-13
Girl Almighty
Girl Almighty
151,398,953 3:22 2014-11-17
Up All Night
Up All Night
144,504,369 3:15 2012-05-25
Gotta Be You
Gotta Be You
140,110,059 4:05 2012-05-25
Wolves
Wolves
138,310,595 4:02 2015-11-13
I Would
I Would
133,419,313 3:21 2012-11-12
Never Enough
Never Enough
130,250,399 3:33 2015-11-13
I Want to Write You a Song
I Want to Write You a Song
128,197,816 2:59 2015-11-13
Don't Forget Where You Belong
Don't Forget Where You Belong
124,424,116 4:01 2013-11-25
C'mon, C'mon
C'mon, C'mon
120,808,111 2:45 2012-11-12
She's Not Afraid
She's Not Afraid
119,546,537 3:11 2012-11-12
Through the Dark
Through the Dark
119,258,152 3:42 2013-11-25
Hey Angel
Hey Angel
117,466,283 4:00 2015-11-13
Moments
Moments
116,832,524 4:23 2012-05-25
Act My Age
Act My Age
108,351,519 3:19 2014-11-17
Home
Home
107,895,797 3:15 2010-11-29
Heart Attack
Heart Attack
104,891,859 2:56 2012-11-12
I Wish
I Wish
101,070,779 3:37 2012-05-25
Better Than Words
Better Than Words
99,445,891 3:29 2013-11-25
Clouds
Clouds
96,932,439 3:52 2014-11-17
Taken
Taken
96,655,142 3:58 2012-05-25
Long Way Down
Long Way Down
96,544,362 3:12 2015-11-13
Nobody Compares
Nobody Compares
94,867,833 3:32 2012-11-12
Little White Lies
Little White Lies
94,337,988 3:18 2013-11-25
Spaces
Spaces
93,796,415 4:17 2014-11-17
Still The One
Still The One
92,440,076 3:02 2012-11-12
Little Black Dress
Little Black Dress
91,023,354 2:38 2013-11-25
Change My Mind
Change My Mind
89,474,921 3:33 2012-11-12
Summer Love
Summer Love
88,510,052 3:28 2012-11-12
I Want
I Want
84,109,477 2:54 2012-05-25
Does He Know?
Does He Know?
82,464,518 2:59 2013-11-25
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime
82,135,267 2:38 2014-11-17
Why Don't We Go There
Why Don't We Go There
80,652,163 2:54 2013-11-25
Change Your Ticket
Change Your Ticket
79,054,059 4:27 2014-11-17
Back For You
Back For You
76,045,875 2:58 2012-11-12
Loved You First
Loved You First
73,445,084 3:04 2012-11-12
Magic
Magic
72,595,101 3:04 2012-11-12
Stand Up
Stand Up
72,176,853 2:55 2012-05-25
Something Great
Something Great
72,115,117 3:57 2013-11-25
Same Mistakes
Same Mistakes
71,276,882 3:39 2012-05-25
Alive
Alive
70,168,862 2:41 2013-11-25
Illusion
Illusion
68,596,365 3:14 2014-11-17
Tell Me a Lie
Tell Me a Lie
68,278,355 3:18 2012-05-25
Stole My Heart
Stole My Heart
67,451,663 3:26 2012-05-25
Na Na Na
Na Na Na
65,710,126 3:06 2012-05-25
I Should Have Kissed You
I Should Have Kissed You
59,861,261 3:36 2012-05-25
Everything About You
Everything About You
59,581,842 3:37 2012-05-25
Save You Tonight
Save You Tonight
54,870,905 3:26 2012-05-25
Truly Madly Deeply
Truly Madly Deeply
45,335,512 3:00 2012-11-12
Night Changes - Live Acoustic Session
Night Changes - Live Acoustic Session
45,330,410 3:41 2010-11-29
Irresistible
Irresistible
41,276,950 3:57 2012-11-12
Another World
Another World
35,959,881 3:24 2012-05-25
One Thing - Acoustic
One Thing - Acoustic
34,512,847 3:02 2010-11-29
Rock Me - Live Version from The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
Rock Me - Live Version from The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
31,839,208 4:15 2014-03-09
You & I - Piano Version
You & I - Piano Version
31,672,281 3:44 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl - Acoustic Version
Steal My Girl - Acoustic Version
24,932,711 3:47 2010-11-29
You & I - Radio Edit
You & I - Radio Edit
20,987,911 3:50 2010-11-29
Perfect (feat. Matoma) - Matoma Remix
Perfect (feat. Matoma) - Matoma Remix
19,746,395 3:44 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl - 88 Ninety's 'Raiders of the Lost Art' Remix
Steal My Girl - 88 Ninety's 'Raiders of the Lost Art' Remix
13,587,574 4:42 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl - Live Acoustic Session
Steal My Girl - Live Acoustic Session
11,774,375 3:47 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - Kat Krazy Remix
Best Song Ever - Kat Krazy Remix
8,564,763 3:06 2010-11-29
Night Changes - Afterhrs Remix
Night Changes - Afterhrs Remix
8,246,080 3:40 2010-11-29
You & I - Big Payno Remix
You & I - Big Payno Remix
7,159,417 3:23 2010-11-29
Drag Me Down (feat. LunchMoney Lewis) - Big Payno x AFTERHRS Remix
Drag Me Down (feat. LunchMoney Lewis) - Big Payno x AFTERHRS Remix
6,774,381 3:09 2010-11-29
C'mon, C'mon - Live Version from The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
C'mon, C'mon - Live Version from The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
5,632,411 3:28 2014-03-09
Kiss You - Live Version From The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
Kiss You - Live Version From The Motion Picture "One Direction: This Is Us"
4,907,814 4:27 2013-07-22
Story of My Life - Live X Factor Performance
Story of My Life - Live X Factor Performance
4,606,037 4:19 2014-03-09
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
4,603,296 4:25 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl - Big Payno & Afterhrs Pool Party Remix
Steal My Girl - Big Payno & Afterhrs Pool Party Remix
4,388,638 5:21 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - Jump Smokers Remix
Best Song Ever - Jump Smokers Remix
4,226,033 3:09 2010-11-29
I Want - Live
I Want - Live
4,165,067 3:06 2010-11-29
Live While We're Young - Dave Aude Remix
Live While We're Young - Dave Aude Remix
3,659,593 5:40 2010-11-29
You & I - Duet Version
You & I - Duet Version
2,708,270 4:02 2010-11-29
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Instrumental
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Instrumental
2,386,761 2:37 2013-02-17
What Makes You Beautiful - Live
What Makes You Beautiful - Live
2,298,472 3:44 2010-11-29
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Sharoque Remix
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Sharoque Remix
2,222,355 3:07 2013-02-17
More Than This - Live
More Than This - Live
1,844,802 4:08 2010-11-29
Up All Night - Live
Up All Night - Live
1,550,643 3:48 2010-11-29
Gotta Be You - Live
Gotta Be You - Live
1,355,627 4:00 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - WestFunk & Steve Smart Remix
Best Song Ever - WestFunk & Steve Smart Remix
1,311,907 3:11 2010-11-29
Story Of My Life - Radio Edit
Story Of My Life - Radio Edit
1,038,171 3:38 2014-01-01
What Makes You Beautiful - Cover
What Makes You Beautiful - Cover
611,532 3:18 2024-12-26
Gotta Be You - Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix
Gotta Be You - Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix
552,100 6:17 2010-11-29
Gotta Be You - Mojam Remix
Gotta Be You - Mojam Remix
465,678 3:22 2010-11-29
Kiss You - Sharoque Remix
Kiss You - Sharoque Remix
458,085 4:21 2010-11-29
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful
11,377 3:44 2020-03-25
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
1,055 3:10 2018-11-14

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Made In The A.M. (Deluxe Edition)
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FOUR (Deluxe)
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Midnight Memories
Midnight Memories
2014-03-09
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Midnight Memories (Deluxe)
Midnight Memories (Deluxe)
2013-11-25
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Best Song Ever (From THIS IS US)
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2013-07-22
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One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
2013-02-17
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Take Me Home (Expanded Edition)
Take Me Home (Expanded Edition)
2012-11-12
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Up All Night
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2012-05-25
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Remixes - EP
Remixes - EP
2010-11-29
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Rarities - EP
Rarities - EP
2010-11-29
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Live - EP
Live - EP
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Acoustic - EP
Acoustic - EP
2010-11-29
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