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The Digital Songs or Digital Song Sales chart (previously named Hot Digital Songs) ranks the best-selling
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songs in the United States, as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published by '' Billboard'' magazine. Although it originally started tracking song sales the week of October 30, 2004, it officially debuted in the issue dated January 22, 2005, and merged all versions of a song sold from digital music distributors. Its data was incorporated in the Hot 100 three weeks later. Since October 2004, digital sales have been incorporated into many of ''Billboard''s music singles charts. The decision was based on the dramatic increase of the digital market while commercial single sales in a physical format were becoming negligible. The first number one song on the Digital Songs chart was "
Just Lose It "Just Lose It" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fifth studio album, ''Encore'' (2004). It was released on September 28, 2004, as the lead single from ''Encore'', and was later included on his greatest hits compilation album, '' Curta ...
" by Eminem. The chart's current number one as of the issue dated December 31, 2022, is " All I Want for Christmas Is You" by
Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the w ...
.


Song records


Songs with most weeks at number one in sales

*18 weeks : BTS – " Dynamite" (2020–21) :BTS – "
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" (2021) *17 weeks :
Luis Fonsi Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero (born April 15, 1978), known by his stage name Luis Fonsi (), is a Puerto Rican singer. He is known for multiple songs, one of them being "Despacito" featuring rapper Daddy Yankee. Fonsi received his first ...
and Daddy Yankee featuring
Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...
– "
Despacito "Despacito" (; "Slowly") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee as the lead single from Fonsi's 2019 studio album '' Vida''. Released on January 12, 2017, the song was written by Fo ...
" (2017) *16 weeks : Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus – " Old Town Road" (2019) *13 weeks : Flo Rida featuring T-Pain – " Low" (2007–2008) :
Mark Ronson Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is a British-American DJ, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is best known for his collaborations with artists such as Duran Duran, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, R ...
featuring Bruno Mars – " Uptown Funk" (2015) : The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey – " Closer" (2016) *11 weeks : Pharrell Williams – "
Happy Happiness, in the context of mental or emotional states, is positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Other forms include life satisfaction, well-being, subjective well-being, flourishing and eudaimonia. Sin ...
" (2014) *10 weeks : The Black Eyed Peas – " Boom Boom Pow" (2009) :The Black Eyed Peas – " I Gotta Feeling" (2009) : Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz – " Thrift Shop" (2013) : Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell – " Blurred Lines" (2013) : Justin Timberlake – " Can't Stop the Feeling!" (2016) : Ed Sheeran – "
Shape of You "Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album '' ÷'' (2017), along with " Castle on the Hill". The dancehall and R&B-infus ...
" (2017) :
Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...
and Bradley Cooper – " Shallow" (2018–2019)


Top 10 single-week download sellers

:1. Adele – " Hello" (1,112,000) November 14, 2015 :2. Flo Rida – "
Right Round "Right Round" is a single performed by American rapper Flo Rida featuring guest vocals from American singer Kesha. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, ''R.O.O.T.S.'' (2009). It was released to radio on January 27, ...
" (636,000) February 28, 2009 :3. Adele – "Hello" (635,000) November 21, 2015 :4.
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
– " We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (623,000) September 1, 2012 :5.
Kesha Kesha Rose Sebert (; born March 1, 1987), formerly stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, at age 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Her first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on Americ ...
– " Tik Tok" (610,000) January 9, 2010 :6. Taylor Swift – " I Knew You Were Trouble" (582,000) January 12, 2013 :7. Bruno Mars – "
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" (559,000) January 8, 2011 :8.
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
– " Roar" (557,000) August 31, 2013 :9. Taylor Swift – " Shake It Off" (544,000) September 6, 2014 :10. Gotye featuring Kimbra – " Somebody That I Used to Know" (542,000) April 28, 2012


Biggest first-week sales

:1. Adele – " Hello" (1,112,000) November 14, 2015 :2. Flo Rida – "Right Round" (636,000) February 28, 2009 :3.
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
– "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (623,000) September 1, 2012 :4.
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
– "Roar" (557,000) August 31, 2013 :5. Taylor Swift – "Shake It Off" (544,000) September 6, 2014 :6.
Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...
– " Boyfriend" (521,000) April 14, 2012 :7.
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
featuring
Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...
– "
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" (493,000) May 5, 2012 :8. The Black Eyed Peas – " Boom Boom Pow" (465,000) April 18, 2009 :9. Lady Gaga – " Born This Way" (448,000) February 26, 2011 :10.
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
featuring Iggy Azalea – " Problem" (438,000) May 17, 2014


Biggest jump to number one

*66-1: will.i.am and Britney Spears – "
Scream & Shout "Scream & Shout" is a song by American recording artists will.i.am and Britney Spears, taken from the former's fourth studio album '' #willpower'' (2013). It was released on November 20, 2012, by Interscope Records as the second single from ...
" (December 15, 2012) *57-1: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Drew Seeley – " Breaking Free" (February 11, 2006) *50-1: Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris – " Break Your Heart" (March 20, 2010) *50-1: Lee Greenwood – " God Bless the U.S.A." (July 18, 2020) *42-1:
Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...
featuring Charlie Puth – " See You Again" (April 18, 2015) *38-1:
Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular ...
featuring
Wyclef Jean Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, ...
– "
Hips Don't Lie "Hips Don't Lie" is a Latin pop and reggaeton song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released by Epic Records in 2006 as the second single from the reissue of Shakira's seventh studio album, ''Oral Fixa ...
" (June 17, 2006) *35-1:
Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of '' American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her de ...
– " Piece by Piece" (March 19, 2016) *34-1: J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé – " Mi Gente" (October 21, 2017) *33-1: Billie Eilish – " No Time to Die" (February 29, 2020) *28-1:
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
– " Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" (July 2, 2011)


Longest climb to number one

*33 weeks : Dua Lipa – "
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" (2021) *26 weeks : The All-American Rejects – " Dirty Little Secret" (2005–2006) *25 weeks : The Fray – " How to Save a Life" (2006) :
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– "
Hey, Soul Sister "Hey, Soul Sister" is a song by American rock band Train. It was written by lead singer Pat Monahan, Amund Bjørklund, and Espen Lind. It was released as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, '' Save Me, San Francisco'' (2009). ...
" (2009–2010) *24 weeks :
Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...
featuring Colby O'Donis – " Just Dance" (2008–2009) *23 weeks : Adele – " Set Fire to the Rain" (2011–2012) *20 weeks :
Cardi B Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (, ; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine (service), Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to early 2017, ...
, Bad Bunny and J Balvin — " I Like It" (2018) Source:


Biggest drop from number one

*1-38: Jordan Smith – "
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" (January 9, 2016) *1-28: The Weeknd – " Heartless" (December 21, 2019) *1-19: Glee Cast – " Teenage Dream" (December 4, 2010) *1-19: Prince & the Revolution – " Purple Rain" (May 21, 2016)


Song achievements

* " I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas holds the record for the biggest-selling digital download in the U.S, with sales of over 8 million copies by 2012. The song was the first to surpass 6–8 million downloads. *" Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain was the first song to surpass 4–5 million downloads. It was also named the Top Digital Song of the 2000s decade. *
Soulja Boy DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single " Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peak ...
's " Crank That (Soulja Boy)" was the first song to surpass 3 million downloads. * Daniel Powter's " Bad Day" was the first song to surpass 2 million downloads. * " Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani was the first song in history to surpass 1 million downloads. * "
Right Round "Right Round" is a single performed by American rapper Flo Rida featuring guest vocals from American singer Kesha. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, ''R.O.O.T.S.'' (2009). It was released to radio on January 27, ...
" by Flo Rida holds the record for the largest debut/overall sales week for a male for a digital song with 636,000 downloads. * " Rolling in the Deep" by Adele holds the record for the most digitally downloaded song in a calendar year. * "
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Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
featuring
Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...
holds the record for the largest debut/overall sales week for a group for a digital song with 493,000 downloads. * "
We Are Young "We Are Young" is a song recorded by American band Fun, featuring American singer Janelle Monáe. It is the third track on the group's second studio album, '' Some Nights'' (2012). The song was released on September 20, 2011 as the lead sing ...
" by Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe is the first song to log seven weeks of 300,000 or more in digital sales. * " Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz is the first song to log eight and nine weeks of 300,000 or more in digital sales. * " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell is the first song to log 10 weeks of 300,000 or more in digital sales and the first song to log four weeks of 400,000 or more in digital sales. * " Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra is the first song to log three weeks of 400,000 or more in digital sales. * " Hello" by Adele holds the record for the largest debut/overall sales week for a digital song with 1.112 million downloads and the largest non-debut sales week for a digital song with 635,000 downloads. It is the first song to debut with 1 million downloads sold in a week and to log two weeks of 600,000 in digital sales. It surpassed the 4 million mark in its thirteenth week, faster than any other song in digital history. * " Lean on Me" by Bill Withers is the oldest song to reach number one on the Digital Songs chart. The song was released on April 21, 1972 and reached the top, following Withers' death, on the chart dated April 18, 2020.


Album records

* '' Teenage Dream'' (2010) by
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holds the record for most digital number-ones from an album, with five. " California Gurls" featuring
Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...
, " Teenage Dream," " Firework," " E.T." featuring
Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
and " Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" all topped the chart. * ''
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'' (2014) and '' Reputation'' (2017) by
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each had four digital number-ones on the chart. " Shake It Off", "
Blank Space "Blank Space" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fifth studio album, ''1989''. The song was released to US radio stations as the second single from ''1989'' on November 10, 2014, by Republic Records in partners ...
", " Out of the Woods", and " Bad Blood" reached number one from ''1989'', while " Look What You Made Me Do", "...Ready for It?", "Gorgeous (Taylor Swift song), Gorgeous", and "Call It What You Want (Taylor Swift song), Call It What You Want" topped the chart from ''Reputation''.


Artist records


Artists with the most number-one hits

:1.
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
(25) :2. Rihanna (14) :3.
Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...
(13) (tie) :3. Drake (musician), Drake (13) (tie) :5. Nicki Minaj (12) :6.
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
(11) (tie) :6. Eminem (11) (tie) :6. BTS (11) (tie) :9. Beyoncé (10) :10. Bruno Mars (9)


Artists with most weeks at number one

:1.
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
(49) :2. BTS (48) :3. Rihanna (40) :4.
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
(37) :5.
Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...
(33)


Self-replacement at number one

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Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the w ...
– " All I Want for Christmas Is You" (two non-consecutive weeks) → "Don't Forget About Us" (one week) (December 31, 2005) * T.I. – "Whatever You Like" (one week) → "Live Your Life (T.I. song), Live Your Life" ''(T.I. featuring Rihanna)'' (one week) (October 18, 2008) * Beyoncé – "If I Were a Boy" (one week) → "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (two weeks) (December 6, 2008) * The Black Eyed Peas – " Boom Boom Pow" (ten weeks) → " I Gotta Feeling" (ten weeks) (June 27, 2009) *Glee (TV series), ''Glee'' Cast – " Teenage Dream" (one week) → "Fuck You (CeeLo Green song), Forget You" (one week) (December 4, 2010) * Iggy Azalea – " Problem" ''(
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
featuring Iggy Azalea)'' (three weeks) → "Fancy (Iggy Azalea song), Fancy" ''(Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX)'' (four weeks) (June 7, 2014) *
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
– " Shake It Off" (four non-consecutive weeks) → " Out of the Woods" (one week) (November 1, 2014) * Jordan Smith – "Somebody to Love (Queen song), Somebody to Love" (one week) → "
Mary, Did You Know? "Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his sel ...
" (one week) (January 2, 2016) *Drake (musician), Drake – "Pop Style" ''(Drake featuring The Throne)'' (one week) → "One Dance" ''(Drake featuring Wizkid (musician), Wizkid and Kyla (British singer), Kyla)'' (one week) (April 30, 2016) *
Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...
– "
Despacito "Despacito" (; "Slowly") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee as the lead single from Fonsi's 2019 studio album '' Vida''. Released on January 12, 2017, the song was written by Fo ...
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Luis Fonsi Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero (born April 15, 1978), known by his stage name Luis Fonsi (), is a Puerto Rican singer. He is known for multiple songs, one of them being "Despacito" featuring rapper Daddy Yankee. Fonsi received his first ...
and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber)'' (seventeen non-consecutive weeks) → "I'm the One (DJ Khaled song), I'm the One" ''(DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne)'' (one week) (May 20, 2017) * Taylor Swift – " Look What You Made Me Do" (one week) → "...Ready for It?" (one week) (September 23, 2017) * Drake – "God's Plan (song), God's Plan" (eight non-consecutive weeks) → "Nice for What" (one week) (April 21, 2018) * BTS – " Dynamite" (eighteen non-consecutive weeks) → "Film Out" (one week) (April 17, 2021) * BTS – "
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" (seven consecutive weeks) → "Permission to Dance" (one week) (July 24, 2021) * BTS – "Permission to Dance" (one week) → "Butter" (eight non-consecutive weeks) (July 31, 2021) * BTS – "Butter" (seventeen non-consecutive weeks) → "My Universe (song), My Universe" ''(Coldplay and BTS)'' (one week) (October 9, 2021) * Nicki Minaj – "Blick Blick" ''(Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj)'' (one week) → "We Go Up (Nicki Minaj song), We Go Up" ''(Nicki Minaj featuring Fivio Foreign)'' (one week) (April 9, 2022) * Morgan Wallen – "Thought You Should Know" (one week) → "You Proof" (one week) (May 28, 2022)


Simultaneously occupying the top two positions

*Mariah Carey: December 31, 2005 #"Don't Forget About Us" #"All I Want for Christmas Is You" *Beyoncé: December 6, 2008 #"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" #"If I Were a Boy" *The Black Eyed Peas: June 27, 2009 through July 4, 2009 #"I Gotta Feeling" #"Boom Boom Pow" *Kesha: January 23, 2010 #"Tik Tok" #"Blah Blah Blah (Kesha song), Blah Blah Blah" ''(featuring 3OH!3)'' *Taylor Swift: September 22, 2012 #" We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" #"Ronan (song), Ronan" *Iggy Azalea: May 17, 2014 through June 21, 2014 #"Problem" ''(Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea)'' #"Fancy" ''(Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX)'' ''(songs switched positions on June 7, 2014)'' *Taylor Swift: November 1, 2014 #" Out of the Woods" #" Shake It Off" *Prince: May 14, 2016 #" Purple Rain" #"When Doves Cry" *Ed Sheeran: January 28, 2017 #"
Shape of You "Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album '' ÷'' (2017), along with " Castle on the Hill". The dancehall and R&B-infus ...
" #"Castle on the Hill" *Justin Bieber: May 20, 2017 through May 27, 2017 and June 17, 2017 through July 1, 2017 #"I'm the One (DJ Khaled song), I'm the One" ''(DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne)'' #"
Despacito "Despacito" (; "Slowly") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee as the lead single from Fonsi's 2019 studio album '' Vida''. Released on January 12, 2017, the song was written by Fo ...
" '' (Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber)'' ''(songs switched positions on May 27, 2017)'' *Taylor Swift: September 23, 2017 #"...Ready for It?" #" Look What You Made Me Do" *Ed Sheeran: January 3, 2018 #"Perfect (Ed Sheeran song)#Remixes, Perfect" ''(Ed Sheeran duet with Beyoncé)'' #"River (Eminem song), River" ''(Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran)'' *Cardi B: June 30, 2018 through July 14, 2018 #"Girls Like You" ''(Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B)'' #" I Like It" ''(Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin)'' *Lady Gaga: October 20, 2018 #" Shallow" ''(Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper)'' #"I'll Never Love Again" *Lady Gaga: October 27, 2018 through November 3, 2018 #"Shallow" ''(Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper)'' #"Always Remember Us This Way" *The Weeknd: December 14, 2019 #" Heartless" #"Blinding Lights" *BTS: March 7, 2020 #"On (song), On" #"My Time" *Kenny Rogers: April 4, 2020 #"The Gambler (song), The Gambler" #"Islands in the Stream (song), Islands in the Stream" ''(Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton)'' *Bill Withers: April 18, 2020 #" Lean on Me" #"Ain't No Sunshine" *BTS: October 17, 2020 #" Dynamite" #"Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)#BTS remix, Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" ''(Jawsh 685 x Jason Derulo x BTS )'' *BTS: December 5, 2020 #"Life Goes On (BTS song), Life Goes On" # "Blue & Grey (song), Blue & Grey" *BTS: December 19, 2020 #"Life Goes On (BTS song), Life Goes On" # " Dynamite" *BTS: July 24, 2021 through August 21, 2021 #"Permission to Dance" #"
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" ''(songs switched positions on July 31, 2021)'' *BTS: October 9, 2021 #"My Universe (song), My Universe" ''(Coldplay and BTS)'' #"
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" *Taylor Swift: November 5, 2022 #"Question...?" #"Bigger Than the Whole Sky"


Artist achievements

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Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...
is the first artist in digital history to top 300,000 downloads in weekly sales with eight different songs. She has done it with "Hot n Cold", " California Gurls", " Firework", "E.T. (song), E.T.", "The One That Got Away (Katy Perry song), The One That Got Away", "Part of Me (Katy Perry song), Part of Me", " Roar", and "Dark Horse (Katy Perry song), Dark Horse". * Rihanna was named the Digital Songs Artist of the 2000s decade. * David Cook (singer), David Cook holds the record for most debuts and total songs charting in one week with 14. * Miley Cyrus is the youngest female artist to debut at number one with 226,000 downloads with her song "Party in the U.S.A.". "Party" is also tied with Psy (entertainer), Psy's "Gangnam Style" for the record of most weeks at number one without topping the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with six weeks each. *
Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...
is the only artist to top 500,000 downloads in weekly sales with four different songs. She has done it with " We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", " I Knew You Were Trouble", " Shake It Off", and "
Blank Space "Blank Space" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fifth studio album, ''1989''. The song was released to US radio stations as the second single from ''1989'' on November 10, 2014, by Republic Records in partners ...
". She also holds the record for the most number one debuts with 19 songs. She is also the only artist to have debuted 10 songs in the top ten simultaneously and the only act to hold the entire top ten spots in a week. * Adele is the only artist to top 1 million downloads in weekly sales with a song. She has done it with " Hello". * Ed Sheeran is the first artist to debut two songs at the top two spots for the same week. He has done it with "
Shape of You "Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album '' ÷'' (2017), along with " Castle on the Hill". The dancehall and R&B-infus ...
" and "Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran song), Castle on the Hill". *Lauren Daigle holds the record for the highest-ever debut by a Contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian artist. She achieved this when "You Say" debuted at number five on the chart dated July 28, 2018. *
Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...
is the first artist to debut three songs in the top 10 and to occupy the top four spots for the same week. She has done it with " Shallow", "I'll Never Love Again", "Always Remember Us This Way" and "Is That Alright?" on the week dated October 20, 2018. * Lady Gaga is the only artist to simultaneously occupy the top three spots in two consecutive weeks. She achieved this on the week dated October 20, 2018, (see above) and on the chart dated October 27, 2018, with " Shallow", "Always Remember Us This Way" and "I'll Never Love Again". * BTS is the first act to debut six songs in the top 10 and to occupy the top six spots for the same week. They achieved this with "Life Goes On (BTS song), Life Goes On", "Blue & Grey (song), Blue & Grey", "Stay", "Telepathy", "Dis-ease" and "Fly To My Room" on the week dated December 5, 2020. * BTS is the only act to occupy the top two spots on six separate occasions. They achieved this on March 7, 2020 with "On (BTS song), On" and "My Time", October 17, 2020 with " Dynamite" and "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)#BTS remix, Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)", December 5, 2020 with "Life Goes On (BTS song), Life Goes On" and "Blue & Grey (song), Blue & Grey", December 19, 2020 with "Life Goes On (BTS song), Life Goes On" and " Dynamite", July 24, 2021 through August 21, 2021 with "Permission to Dance" and "
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", and October 9, 2021 with "My Universe (song), My Universe" and "Butter".


See also

*Hot Digital Tracks *Digital distribution


References


External links


Current ''Billboard'' Digital Songs chart
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