Similar to Release Radar, exact algorithmic figures are proprietary and dynamic. However, community analysis of tracks consistently breaking into Discover Weekly reveals key directional targets:
<ul> <li><strong>Streams:</strong> Approximately **~9,200 streams** within the rolling 28-day period. This is significantly higher than the initial RR threshold.</li> <li><strong>Listeners:</strong> Approximately **~4,100 unique listeners** within the rolling 28-day window, signaling broad, organic interest.</li> <li><strong>Popularity Score:</strong> A crucial metric. Spotify has not published any Popularity Score threshold for Discover Weekly; 30% is a community rule of thumb, not a confirmed requirement.</li> </ul>⚠️ Critical 2024–2026 Policy: The 1,000-Stream Monetization Gate In addition to algorithmic discovery, Spotify enforces a hard monetization threshold: any track with fewer than 1,000 streams in the trailing 12 months generates $0.00 in recorded royalties (unallocated funds are redirected to eligible artist pools). For independent artists, this makes early release velocity vital—every track you drop must have a dedicated promo plan to hit 1,000 streams within a rolling 12-month window, the minimum Spotify requires before a track earns royalties.