Today, U2 is still very active in the global pop music scene; in terms of music style, in addition to traditional alternative rock, in the mid-to-late 1990s U2 also tried pop-rock that combines rock and electronic dance music.

So far, U2's album sales have reached 170 million copies worldwide , Rolling Stone magazine listed U2 as one of the 100 greatest entertainers in the world. Due to its high popularity and good image, today's U2 has become one of the important symbols of Ireland.