How do I get more saves on my Spotify songs?

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dLKkyJWRjsNafzYEj6l9E

 Why Saves Matter

  • A high save rate signals strong fan engagement
  • Spotify’s algorithm uses saves to decide who to show your song to
  • More saves increase the odds of hitting repeat listeners
  • Saved songs are easier to revisit—boosting future stream counts


 How to Get More Saves (Tactics That Work)

1. Make a Clear Ask on Release Day

“If you vibe with this, hit the heart  so you don’t lose it.”

Use this line in:

  • TikTok/Reels captions
  • Instagram stories
  • Twitter/X replies
  • Email/text campaigns

2. Use Emotion, Not Pressure

  • Frame the save as a personal connection:
    “This one means a lot to me—save it if it hits you too.”
    “It’s for anyone going through it right now.”

3. Post Reminder Content All Week

  • Example:
    • “Day 3 since my new song dropped—every save helps this reach new ears.”
    • “Just passed 200 saves! Thank you!”

4. Add a Save CTA in Your Videos

  • Show a mini tutorial:
    • “Here’s how to save a song so you don’t forget it.”
    • “Swipe up to save” or “Link in bio to heart it”

5. Incentivize Superfans

  • Run a giveaway:
    • Entry = screenshot your Spotify save
    • Prize = shoutout, merch, early access to unreleased song


 What’s a Good Save Rate?

Metric

Good Benchmark

Save Rate (saves ÷ listeners)

10%+ is strong

Total Saves in 1st Week

500–1,000+ is a good early goal

Saves Over Time

Steady increases show staying power


Track this in Spotify for Artists → Music → Your Song → Engagement.


 Don’t Do This

  • Beg for saves every single post—rotate your content
  • Use vague CTAs like “run it up” or “support me” without direction
  • Assume people will save without asking—they usually won’t


 Pro Tip

Saves aren’t just about the algorithm—they’re about memory. Position your music as something they’ll want to come back to when they need it.

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