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One Direction

Data updated on 2025-04-03 07:23:13 UTC
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

24.6 billion
Updated on 2025-04-03

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

43,456,913

Followers

39,088,645

Top Cities

  1. Indonesia
    1,679,448 listeners
  2. Indonesia
    552,563 listeners
  3. Philippines
    607,688 listeners
  4. Brazil
    463,577 listeners
  5. Australia
    419,349 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Night Changes
Night Changes
2,083,525,813 3:47 2014-11-17
Story of My Life
Story of My Life
1,605,831,202 4:05 2013-11-25
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful
1,548,624,864 3:20 2011-12-19
Drag Me Down
Drag Me Down
1,261,439,616 3:12 2015-09-04
Perfect - Stripped
Perfect - Stripped
1,045,266,721 3:52 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl
Steal My Girl
979,659,859 3:48 2014-11-17
18
18
781,268,415 4:08 2014-11-17
You & I
You & I
703,998,273 3:58 2013-11-25
Best Song Ever
Best Song Ever
677,404,245 3:22 2013-07-22
Little Things
Little Things
668,612,388 3:39 2012-11-12
History
History
625,191,105 3:07 2015-11-13
They Don't Know About Us
They Don't Know About Us
609,947,202 3:20 2012-11-12
Right Now
Right Now
535,107,981 3:20 2013-11-25
Kiss You
Kiss You
473,651,293 3:03 2012-11-12
Live While We're Young
Live While We're Young
445,919,130 3:20 2012-11-12
One Thing
One Thing
415,570,550 3:18 2012-05-25
Strong
Strong
355,730,507 3:04 2013-11-25
No Control
No Control
326,301,486 3:20 2014-11-17
If I Could Fly
If I Could Fly
297,780,766 3:50 2015-11-13
Olivia
Olivia
297,439,712 2:58 2015-11-13
Infinity
Infinity
248,812,224 4:09 2015-11-13
Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome
247,855,415 3:35 2014-11-17
Midnight Memories
Midnight Memories
247,132,213 2:55 2013-11-25
Love You Goodbye
Love You Goodbye
224,588,668 3:17 2015-11-13
Fool's Gold
Fool's Gold
210,473,349 3:31 2014-11-17
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
208,160,402 3:49 2014-11-17
Fireproof
Fireproof
203,860,692 2:54 2014-11-17
A.M.
A.M.
201,877,687 3:29 2015-11-13
Half a Heart
Half a Heart
199,239,487 3:09 2013-11-25
What a Feeling
What a Feeling
196,872,243 3:21 2015-11-13
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)
192,448,137 2:37 2013-02-17
End of the Day
End of the Day
184,814,606 3:15 2015-11-13
Happily
Happily
180,652,213 2:55 2013-11-25
Over Again
Over Again
178,784,846 3:02 2012-11-12
More Than This
More Than This
177,765,616 3:49 2012-05-25
Walking in the Wind
Walking in the Wind
173,074,751 3:23 2015-11-13
Last First Kiss
Last First Kiss
160,958,540 3:24 2012-11-12
Rock Me
Rock Me
160,771,303 3:20 2012-11-12
Diana
Diana
160,322,331 3:05 2013-11-25
Ready to Run
Ready to Run
155,853,704 3:16 2014-11-17
Temporary Fix
Temporary Fix
148,258,717 2:55 2015-11-13
Girl Almighty
Girl Almighty
146,237,724 3:22 2014-11-17
Up All Night
Up All Night
139,407,571 3:15 2012-05-25
Gotta Be You
Gotta Be You
135,176,303 4:05 2012-05-25
Wolves
Wolves
134,229,202 4:02 2015-11-13
I Would
I Would
128,481,343 3:21 2012-11-12
Never Enough
Never Enough
127,013,672 3:33 2015-11-13
I Want to Write You a Song
I Want to Write You a Song
125,231,337 2:59 2015-11-13
Don't Forget Where You Belong
Don't Forget Where You Belong
120,623,686 4:01 2013-11-25
C'mon, C'mon
C'mon, C'mon
115,581,442 2:45 2012-11-12
She's Not Afraid
She's Not Afraid
115,238,791 3:11 2012-11-12
Through the Dark
Through the Dark
114,390,131 3:42 2013-11-25
Hey Angel
Hey Angel
113,874,021 4:00 2015-11-13
Moments
Moments
112,977,693 4:23 2012-05-25
Act My Age
Act My Age
105,372,708 3:19 2014-11-17
Home
Home
105,049,638 3:15 2010-11-29
Heart Attack
Heart Attack
101,734,656 2:56 2012-11-12
I Wish
I Wish
97,820,819 3:37 2012-05-25
Better Than Words
Better Than Words
96,406,470 3:29 2013-11-25
Long Way Down
Long Way Down
94,002,060 3:12 2015-11-13
Clouds
Clouds
93,902,838 3:52 2014-11-17
Taken
Taken
93,756,499 3:58 2012-05-25
Nobody Compares
Nobody Compares
91,641,146 3:32 2012-11-12
Little White Lies
Little White Lies
91,279,133 3:18 2013-11-25
Spaces
Spaces
91,224,933 4:17 2014-11-17
Still The One
Still The One
89,071,571 3:02 2012-11-12
Little Black Dress
Little Black Dress
88,277,722 2:38 2013-11-25
Change My Mind
Change My Mind
86,758,151 3:33 2012-11-12
Summer Love
Summer Love
86,204,904 3:28 2012-11-12
I Want
I Want
81,630,753 2:54 2012-05-25
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime
79,779,260 2:38 2014-11-17
Does He Know?
Does He Know?
79,544,911 2:59 2013-11-25
Why Don't We Go There
Why Don't We Go There
78,068,277 2:54 2013-11-25
Change Your Ticket
Change Your Ticket
76,360,484 4:27 2014-11-17
Back For You
Back For You
73,491,498 2:58 2012-11-12
Loved You First
Loved You First
70,981,907 3:04 2012-11-12
Something Great
Something Great
69,965,807 3:57 2013-11-25
Stand Up
Stand Up
69,824,575 2:55 2012-05-25
Same Mistakes
Same Mistakes
69,211,235 3:39 2012-05-25
Magic
Magic
68,428,006 3:04 2012-11-12
Alive
Alive
68,061,212 2:41 2013-11-25
Illusion
Illusion
66,499,591 3:14 2014-11-17
Tell Me a Lie
Tell Me a Lie
66,035,074 3:18 2012-05-25
Stole My Heart
Stole My Heart
65,050,449 3:26 2012-05-25
Na Na Na
Na Na Na
63,341,866 3:06 2012-05-25
Everything About You
Everything About You
57,716,878 3:37 2012-05-25
I Should Have Kissed You
I Should Have Kissed You
57,539,505 3:36 2012-05-25
Save You Tonight
Save You Tonight
53,172,585 3:26 2012-05-25
Night Changes - Live Acoustic Session
Night Changes - Live Acoustic Session
44,053,174 3:41 2010-11-29
Truly Madly Deeply
Truly Madly Deeply
43,154,738 3:00 2012-11-12
Irresistible
Irresistible
39,144,753 3:57 2012-11-12
Another World
Another World
34,665,327 3:24 2012-05-25
One Thing - Acoustic
One Thing - Acoustic
33,460,603 3:02 2010-11-29
You & I - Piano Version
You & I - Piano Version
31,202,566 3:44 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"
30,713,122 4:15 2014-03-09
Steal My Girl - Acoustic Version
Steal My Girl - Acoustic Version
24,437,747 3:47 2010-11-29
You & I - Radio Edit
You & I - Radio Edit
20,440,086 3:50 2010-11-29
Perfect (feat. Matoma) - Matoma Remix
Perfect (feat. Matoma) - Matoma Remix
19,617,260 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
13,545,376 4:42 2010-11-29
Steal My Girl - Live Acoustic Session
Steal My Girl - Live Acoustic Session
11,613,480 3:47 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - Kat Krazy Remix
Best Song Ever - Kat Krazy Remix
8,441,895 3:06 2010-11-29
Night Changes - Afterhrs Remix
Night Changes - Afterhrs Remix
8,155,225 3:40 2010-11-29
You & I - Big Payno Remix
You & I - Big Payno Remix
7,116,966 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
6,702,986 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"
5,336,148 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"
4,766,919 4:27 2013-07-22
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
4,566,122 4:25 2010-11-29
Story of My Life - Live X Factor Performance
Story of My Life - Live X Factor Performance
4,469,280 4:19 2014-03-09
Steal My Girl - Big Payno & Afterhrs Pool Party Remix
Steal My Girl - Big Payno & Afterhrs Pool Party Remix
4,360,610 5:21 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - Jump Smokers Remix
Best Song Ever - Jump Smokers Remix
4,168,359 3:09 2010-11-29
I Want - Live
I Want - Live
4,071,007 3:06 2010-11-29
Live While We're Young - Dave Aude Remix
Live While We're Young - Dave Aude Remix
3,628,084 5:40 2010-11-29
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Instrumental
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Instrumental
2,348,561 2:37 2013-02-17
You & I - Duet Version
You & I - Duet Version
2,302,102 4:02 2010-11-29
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Sharoque Remix
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - Sharoque Remix
2,186,230 3:07 2013-02-17
What Makes You Beautiful - Live
What Makes You Beautiful - Live
2,159,150 3:44 2010-11-29
More Than This - Live
More Than This - Live
1,736,286 4:08 2010-11-29
Up All Night - Live
Up All Night - Live
1,464,645 3:48 2010-11-29
Best Song Ever - WestFunk & Steve Smart Remix
Best Song Ever - WestFunk & Steve Smart Remix
1,286,996 3:11 2010-11-29
Gotta Be You - Live
Gotta Be You - Live
1,285,966 4:00 2010-11-29
Story Of My Life - Radio Edit
Story Of My Life - Radio Edit
1,019,140 3:38 2014-01-01
What Makes You Beautiful - Cover
What Makes You Beautiful - Cover
596,720 3:18 2024-12-26
Gotta Be You - Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix
Gotta Be You - Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix
528,569 6:17 2010-11-29
Gotta Be You - Mojam Remix
Gotta Be You - Mojam Remix
446,161 3:22 2010-11-29
Kiss You - Sharoque Remix
Kiss You - Sharoque Remix
433,384 4:21 2010-11-29
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful
8,704 3:44 2020-03-25
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
Live While We're Young - The Jump Smokers Remix
1,031 3:10 2018-11-14

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Midnight Memories
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Midnight Memories (Deluxe)
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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)
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Take Me Home (Expanded Edition)
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Up All Night
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Remixes - EP
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Rarities - EP
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