Stream Reality Check
Enter your streaming numbers. Get honest, genre-adjusted benchmarks and AI-powered recommendations for your next move.
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Stream counts are only half the picture. If you want the dollar figure those streams turn into, run the same numbers through the Royalty Calculator. If you want to understand why the release performed the way it did, the Release Debrief walks you through it. And if you want next-release dates against the advice, the Release Planner builds the timeline.
How to use Stream Check
Enter your numbers
Input your stream count, days since release, and genre. Add monthly listeners, saves, and playlist data for deeper analysis.
See where you stand
Get your tier classification instantly, with genre-adjusted benchmarks, revenue context, and pace metrics. No waiting.
Get your game plan
Receive 4-6 AI-powered recommendations specific to your numbers. Not generic advice, but actions calibrated to your exact situation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this just for Spotify?
The tool works best with Spotify data (it's the most transparent platform for analytics), but the benchmarks and recommendations apply to your overall streaming presence across all platforms. If you want one URL that opens your release on every platform listeners actually use, the Smart Link handles that.
What counts as "good" streaming numbers?
It depends entirely on your genre, how long you've been releasing, and your marketing effort. A jazz artist with 3,000 streams is in a very different position than a pop artist with 3,000 streams. The tool adjusts benchmarks by genre so you're compared to relevant peers, not the entire platform.
Where do I find my streaming numbers?
Open Spotify for Artists (desktop or app), go to Music, select your release, and you'll see total streams, saves, and playlist adds. Monthly listeners and followers are on your dashboard homepage.
Will low numbers make me feel bad?
The tool is designed to be honest without being demoralizing. Every tier has specific wins to celebrate and clear next steps. Most indie singles never reach 1,000 streams in their first month. If you're above that, you're ahead of the majority. The biggest lever for the next release is usually where you spend your money. The Budget Allocator shows you the data-informed breakdown.
How accurate are the revenue estimates?
They're based on average per-stream rates (~$0.004 for Spotify). Actual earnings vary by listener geography, subscription type, and distributor. The estimates are directional, not exact. Use them for context, not accounting. For a per-collaborator breakdown after distributor fees and splits, run the same numbers through the Royalty Calculator.
Can I check multiple releases?
Run the tool once per release. Comparing your two most recent releases (enter the previous release's 30-day streams in the optional fields) shows growth trajectory analysis. If you want a structured walk-through of what actually drove the difference between those two releases, run the Release Debrief on the most recent one.
Do the recommendations actually work?
They're based on what works at your specific tier. A Spark-tier artist gets different advice than a Blaze-tier artist because different strategies work at different levels. Every recommendation includes a time estimate so you can prioritize. To slot those actions into a concrete schedule around your next single, drop them into the Release Planner.
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