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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 3rd February 2026, 2:04 PM
Harry Styles has stormed the global music scene once again, as his latest single “Aperture” debuts at No. 1 on the Global 200 chart. This marks Styles’ second time leading the prestigious chart, following his 2022 hit “As It Was”, which maintained a remarkable 15-week run at the summit.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift continues her dominance on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, with “The Fate of Ophelia” holding the top position for a seventh consecutive week since debuting in October 2025.
The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on combined streaming and sales data collected from over 200 territories worldwide, as compiled by Luminate, the independent chart data provider. The Global 200 incorporates worldwide figures, while the Excl. U.S. chart omits data from the United States.
Rankings are determined using a weighted formula that considers official streams from both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video platforms, along with download sales from full-service digital retailers. Sales from direct-to-consumer platforms are excluded from calculations to ensure consistency.
“Aperture”, the lead single from Styles’ upcoming fourth album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally (due March 6, 2026), recorded 51.3 million streams and 9,000 downloads globally during the week of January 23–29, shortly after its January 22 release.
On the Global 200, Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” falls to No. 2 after a six-week reign, while Djo’s “End of Beginning” drops from No. 2 to No. 3. HUNTR/X’s “Golden” moves down to No. 4 after 18 weeks at the top, and Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” holds steady at No. 5.
On the Global Excl. U.S. chart, Swift continues to lead with 41.9 million streams (down 6%) and 4,000 sales (down 28%). Djo remains at No. 2, while Styles enters at No. 3, marking his sixth top-10 entry outside the U.S., with 33.5 million streams and 4,000 downloads. HUNTR/X drops to No. 4, and RAYE’s “Where Is My Husband!” slips to No. 5.
Summary of Key Global Chart Positions (Jan 23–29, 2026):
| Chart | Position | Song | Artist | Streams (millions) | Sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global 200 | 1 | Aperture | Harry Styles | 51.3 | 9,000 | Debuts at No. 1 |
| Global 200 | 2 | The Fate of Ophelia | Taylor Swift | 41.9 | 4,000 | Drops from No. 1 |
| Global 200 | 3 | End of Beginning | Djo | 30.1 | 3,500 | Steady in top 5 |
| Global 200 | 4 | Golden | HUNTR/X | 28.5 | 3,200 | After 18-week peak |
| Global 200 | 5 | Man I Need | Olivia Dean | 27.0 | 2,900 | Maintains top 5 |
| Global Excl. U.S. | 1 | The Fate of Ophelia | Taylor Swift | 41.9 | 4,000 | Seventh week at No. 1 |
| Global Excl. U.S. | 2 | End of Beginning | Djo | 33.7 | 3,300 | Stable |
| Global Excl. U.S. | 3 | Aperture | Harry Styles | 33.5 | 4,000 | Styles’ sixth top-10 |
| Global Excl. U.S. | 4 | Golden | HUNTR/X | 31.2 | 3,000 | Falling slightly |
| Global Excl. U.S. | 5 | Where Is My Husband! | RAYE | 29.5 | 2,800 | Down one spot |
The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated February 7, 2026) will be updated February 3. While the top 100 songs are accessible to all readers.
Luminate thoroughly reviews all submitted data before publication, removing any unverifiable or suspicious figures, ensuring the charts reflect authentic global music trends.
With “Aperture” claiming the top spot, Styles’ worldwide appeal is firmly reinforced, highlighting the power of streaming and global sales in shaping today’s music landscape.
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