Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Tops Hot 100 Chart

Taylor Swift has achieved another milestone with her latest single, “Opalite,” climbing seven spots to secure her 14th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This significant gain ties her with Rihanna for the third-most No. 1 hits in the history of the chart. Only The Beatles and Mariah Carey have more, with 20 and 19, respectively.

Swift’s Impressive Chart History

“Opalite” marks Swift’s ninth No. 1 since 2020, reinforcing her leading position in the decade. The single is also the second chart-topping hit from her upcoming album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, following “The Fate of Ophelia,” which dominated the charts for ten weeks starting in October 2025.

Chart Performance and Sales

The successful ascent of “Opalite” to the top spot was driven by a boost in physical sales. The single initially peaked at No. 2 upon its October debut, but recent remixes and a surge in physical shipments helped propel it forward during the latest tracking week. Its official music video premiered earlier in February, contributing to the overall excitement.

• “Opalite” drew 11.4 million official streams (down 20% from last week).
• It registered 58.9 million radio airplay impressions (up 17%).
• Sales reached 168,000 units (up 2,290%), with 144,000 being physical sales.

This makes “Opalite” one of the highest-selling singles in recent months and the top physical seller since Travis Scott’s “4X4” in February 2025. Swift’s webstore had shipped numerous physical singles during the tracking week, bolstering its sales figures.

Swift’s Collaborative Success

Swift co-wrote and co-produced “Opalite” alongside industry veterans Max Martin and Shellback. Through this collaboration, she has co-written 14 Hot 100 No. 1s and co-produced eight. Martin has achieved his 29th No. 1 as a songwriter, adding to his remarkable history.

Recent Chart Highlights

Aside from Swift’s success, Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” climbed to No. 6 on the Hot 100 and tops the Radio Songs chart for the first time. This week’s top ten also features:

• Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 2.
• Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” at No. 3.
• Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” at No. 4.
• Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” at No. 5.

Swift’s “Opalite” continues to captivate audience interest, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.