Another day, another round of 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)' speculation. It is no secret that the re-release of the 2017 album is the most anticipated drop in Taylor Swift’s entire catalog. The pop star has been teasing it for years, and the ever-dedicated 'Reputation' detectives have fallen for more than a few fake leads about the same. And once again, fan theories are flying everywhere. And this time, many Swifties are convinced that they have finally cracked the code on when the album is coming.

Fans recently noticed a pattern in Swift’s release schedule. She drops two re-recordings in a single year and follows them up with a brand-new album the next. Based on this pattern, it makes sense that 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)' was not released in 2024, especially since Swift had already dropped an original album last year. But fans have more clues to back their theories. They also believe that 2025 is the perfect year for this iconic re-recording because it is the Year of the Snake—a symbol that has become synonymous with the 'Reputation' era.

The Year of the Snake officially starts on January 29. So, it would not be shocking if Swift announced 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)' later this month. Fans also think it would make perfect sense for the 'Cruel Summer' singer to release the album in the first half of the year, then close out the re-recording era with 'Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version)' in the second half. That would leave her plenty of time to focus on her next big projects in 2026. Interestingly, this timeline also matches up with the hints a trusted insider shared last year.

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Swifties took over X, sharing theories and dissecting every tiny detail they think points to 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)' coming this year.

Since the release of 'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)' in October 2023, Swifties have been on high alert. They have been analyzing everything—from Easter eggs in music videos to Taylor Swift’s outfits—to figure out when she will drop the next 'Taylor’s Version' album. Now that 2025 is here, and with the Eras Tour officially behind her, many Swifties feel more confident than ever that the release is just around the corner.

Of course, some fans are more skeptical. After all, this is not their first time, and they have been led astray by false rumors in the past.

Even though Taylor Swift has not explicitly confirmed 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)', fans know she has been hinting at it since 2022. And it feels like it is high time for Swift to put her fans out of their misery and finally drop the highly anticipated re-release—especially now that her schedule is free from tour dates and major rollouts.

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