YouTube's music charts for the January 30 - February 5, 2026 tracking period demonstrate how the platform operates as fragmented regional markets rather than unified global space. "Golden" by the KPop Demon Hunters Cast maintained the top global position with 39.9 million views, while Ice Spice's "Big Guy" claimed first place in the United States with 5.1 million views. The data, released on February 6, 2026, shows massive hits in one territory remaining invisible elsewhere despite the platform's global reach.

The charts arrive three weeks after YouTube withdrew its data from Billboard on January 16, 2026, ending a decade-long partnership over disagreements about how the industry weights ad-supported versus subscription streams. Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, stated at the time that "Billboard uses an outdated formula that weights subscription-supported streams higher than ad-supported." That withdrawal makes YouTube's independent chart system the primary source for tracking music consumption across the platform's more than 60 global markets.

Global chart performance

According to the Global Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 39,872,059 views
  2. Dil Lagana Mana Tha - Krish Mondal & Kishore Mondal - 34,857,667 views
  3. NO BATIDÃO - ZXKAI & slxughter - 34,286,801 views
  4. Zoo - Shakira - 32,995,135 views
  5. Shararat - Shashwat Sachdev, Madhubanti Bagchi & Jasmine Sandlas - 32,501,446 views
  6. Pal Pal - Afusic & AliSoomroMusic - 26,016,992 views
  7. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 23,569,653 views
  8. Cuando No Era Cantante - El Bogueto & Yung Beef - 23,436,344 views
  9. Gehra Hua - Shashwat Sachdev, Arijit Singh, Irshad Kamil & Armaan Khan - 20,190,720 views
  10. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 19,694,666 views

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast soundtrack maintained its number one position globally with 39.9 million views during the seven-day period, holding steady from the previous week. The Netflix-driven hit has sustained chart presence for 33 weeks since it first appeared, though viewership declined from the 72.3 million views recorded during the December 26, 2025 - January 1, 2026 tracking period.

"Dil Lagana Mana Tha" by Krish Mondal & Kishore Mondal surged 47 positions to claim second place with 34.9 million views in just its second week on the chart. This dramatic rise demonstrates how viral momentum on short-form platforms can rapidly translate into mainstream consumption, particularly for content optimized for vertical video formats.

Brazilian producer ZXKAI & slxughter's "NO BATIDÃO" climbed one position to third place with 34.3 million views in its 15th week on the chart. The track's sustained performance reflects how Latin American funk dominates streaming consumption across multiple territories, with the genre maintaining chart presence far beyond typical viral track lifespans.

Shakira's "Zoo" dropped two positions to fourth place with 33 million views in its 10th week, while Bollywood soundtrack "Shararat" by Shashwat Sachdev, Madhubanti Bagchi & Jasmine Sandlas held fifth position with 32.5 million views in its eighth week. These tracks represent established hits maintaining steady viewership despite competition from newer releases.

"Pal Pal" by Afusic & AliSoomroMusic secured sixth position with 26 million views in its remarkable 44th week on the global chart, demonstrating how certain tracks achieve sustained catalog performance. Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" maintained seventh position with 23.6 million views in its 18th week.

Spanish-language track "Cuando No Era Cantante" by El Bogueto & Yung Beef dropped two positions to eighth place with 23.4 million views in its 13th week, while "Gehra Hua" climbed four positions to ninth place with 20.2 million views. Ice Spice's "Big Guy" rounded out the top 10 with 19.7 million views, dropping two positions despite strong performance in territorial markets.

"Streets of Minneapolis" by Bruce Springsteen entered the global chart at position 100 with 6.97 million views in its debut week. The track marked the first new material from the New Jersey artist to appear on YouTube's charts in recent months, generating viewership across the United States, United Kingdom, and France markets simultaneously.

United States market dynamics

According to the United States Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 5,115,086 views
  2. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 4,873,654 views
  3. Ordinary - Alex Warren - 4,374,361 views
  4. Zoo - Shakira - 4,278,234 views
  5. Choosin' Texas - ella langley - 3,448,101 views
  6. Soda Pop - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 3,130,323 views
  7. FDO - Pooh Shiesty - 3,041,732 views
  8. Your Idol - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 2,908,279 views
  9. Marlboro Rojo - Fuerza Regida - 2,883,674 views
  10. LET 'EM KNOW - T.I. - 2,852,868 views

Ice Spice's "Big Guy" climbed one position to claim the top spot in the United States market with 5.1 million views in its ninth week, displacing "Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast to second position. The Netflix soundtrack track accumulated 4.9 million views in its 33rd week on the chart, demonstrating sustained performance months after the animated film's peak viewership period.

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" held third position with 4.4 million views in its 47th week, while Shakira's "Zoo" maintained fourth position with 4.3 million views. Country artist ella langley's "Choosin' Texas" surged four positions to fifth place with 3.4 million views in its 14th week.

The KPop Demon Hunters Cast maintained three entries in the United States top 10. "Soda Pop" held sixth position with 3.1 million views in its 33rd week, while "Your Idol" secured eighth position with 2.9 million views. This multi-entry performance reflects how Netflix's content strategy drives sustained music consumption, with soundtracks generating viewership long after initial film releases.

Pooh Shiesty's "FDO" maintained seventh position with 3 million views in its eighth week, while Mexican regional act Fuerza Regida's "Marlboro Rojo" climbed one position to ninth place with 2.9 million views in its 39th week. T.I.'s "LET 'EM KNOW" surged 17 positions to tenth place with 2.9 million views in just its second week on the chart.

Bad Bunny claimed multiple positions in the United States chart, with "DtMF" at position 11 with 2.8 million views, "BAILE INOLVIDABLE" at position 23 with 2.1 million views, "NUEVAYoL" at position 39 with 1.6 million views, and "Tití Me Preguntó" at position 56 with 1.3 million views. The Puerto Rican artist's catalog continues generating substantial viewership across both new releases and established tracks.

"Streets of Minneapolis" entered the United States chart at position 24 with 2.1 million views in its debut week. The Springsteen track performed strongest in the American market compared to other territories, suggesting targeted promotion toward domestic audiences.

United Kingdom consumption patterns

According to the United Kingdom Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Lush Life - Zara Larsson - 1,268,071 views
  2. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 1,087,017 views
  3. Ordinary - Alex Warren - 1,016,214 views
  4. Raindance (feat. Tems) - Dave - 993,082 views
  5. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 714,137 views
  6. Zoo - Shakira - 627,485 views
  7. Man I Need - Olivia Dean - 565,853 views
  8. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 560,702 views
  9. Soda Pop - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 549,341 views
  10. End of Beginning - Djo - 502,032 views

Zara Larsson's "Lush Life" climbed one position to claim the top spot in the United Kingdom with 1.3 million views in its 32nd week, displacing the KPop Demon Hunters Cast's "Golden" to second position. The Netflix soundtrack track accumulated 1.1 million views in its 33rd week, demonstrating declining performance in the British market compared to sustained strength in the United States.

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" climbed two positions to third place with 1 million views in its 52nd week, marking one year of chart presence. British rapper Dave's "Raindance (feat. Tems)" maintained fourth position with 993,082 views in its 15th week, representing strong domestic content performance.

Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" climbed one position to fifth place with 714,137 views in its 18th week, while Shakira's "Zoo" advanced two positions to sixth place with 627,485 views. British artist Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" surged four positions to seventh place with 565,853 views in its 24th week.

Ice Spice's "Big Guy" dropped one position to eighth place with 560,702 views, while the KPop Demon Hunters Cast's "Soda Pop" climbed one position to ninth place with 549,341 views. Djo's "End of Beginning" dropped one position to complete the top 10 with 502,032 views in its 32nd week.

"Streets of Minneapolis" entered the United Kingdom chart at position 23 with 325,567 views in its debut week, performing significantly weaker than its United States chart position. This disparity suggests either limited promotional activity in the British market or insufficient audience resonance with the American artist's new material.

Brazil market dominance

According to the Brazil Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. JETSKI - PEDRO SAMPAIO, MC MENO K & Melody - 15,494,559 views
  2. Diário de um Cafajeste - Dj Oreia, MC Lele JP, MC MENO K, MC Ryan SP, MC Tuto & Mc Negão Original - 10,893,217 views
  3. Posso Até Não Te Dar Flores (feat. DJ DAVI DOGDOG) - DJ Japa NK, MC MENO K, MC Ryan SP & MC Jacaré - 9,121,594 views
  4. SEQUÊNCIA FEITICEIRA (feat. MC Nito) - PEDRO SAMPAIO, MC GW, Mc Jhey & MC Rodrigo do CN - 7,361,154 views
  5. P do Pecado (Ao Vivo) - Grupo Menos É Mais & Simone Mendes - 6,903,823 views
  6. Vai Tomando Pock Pock (feat. MC MENO K & MC PR) - MC Lele JP, MC GH Original, MC Menor ZL & DJ GORDINHO DA VF - 6,093,881 views
  7. Eu Me Apaixonei - Vitinho Imperador - 5,616,555 views
  8. SET DO JAPA NK 2.0 - DJ Japa NK, MC Ryan SP, MC MENO K & MC IG - 5,387,843 views
  9. Amo Minha Favela - DJ Japa NK & MC MENO K - 4,806,526 views
  10. Pela Última Vez (Ao Vivo) - Grupo Menos É Mais & Nattan - 4,741,143 views

Brazil's chart demonstrated complete territorial isolation from global trends, with domestic funk, forró, and sertanejo content occupying all top 10 positions. PEDRO SAMPAIO's "JETSKI" featuring MC MENO K & Melody maintained the number one position with 15.5 million views in its seventh week, while "Diário de um Cafajeste" secured second place with 10.9 million views in its 13th week.

The Brazilian market represents one of YouTube's most distinctive territorial ecosystems, where local content generates viewership comparable to global hits without requiring international crossover. MC MENO K appeared in six of the top 10 positions, demonstrating how specific artists dominate regional consumption through consistent output and collaborative strategies.

"NO BATIDÃO" by ZXKAI & slxughter appeared at position 18 with 3.1 million views, representing one of the few tracks bridging Brazilian and global charts. The track's performance in both contexts demonstrates how Brazilian funk has achieved sufficient international recognition to generate viewership beyond Portuguese-speaking markets.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped 15 positions to land at position 44 with 1.8 million views, showing how even massive global hits struggle to penetrate markets with strong domestic content preferences. The Netflix soundtrack's declining Brazilian performance contrasts sharply with its sustained strength in English-speaking territories.

India consumption patterns

According to the India Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Shararat - Shashwat Sachdev, Madhubanti Bagchi & Jasmine Sandlas - 27,658,585 views
  2. Dil Lagana Mana Tha - Krish Mondal & Kishore Mondal - 24,802,391 views
  3. Dil Ne Tera Naam Liya 2.0 - Aman Yadav - 18,416,428 views
  4. Pal Pal - Afusic & AliSoomroMusic - 18,222,910 views
  5. Gehra Hua - Shashwat Sachdev, Arijit Singh, Irshad Kamil & Armaan Khan - 17,194,788 views
  6. Fortuner (feat. Gulshan Music & Jaat Nia) - Raj Mawar & Ruchika Jangid - 15,922,195 views
  7. Aawaara Angaara - A. R. Rahman, Faheem Abdullah & Irshad Kamil - 13,361,505 views
  8. Ghar Kab Aaoge - Anu Malik, Mithoon, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Roopkumar Rathod, Vishal Mishra, Diljit Dosanjh, Javed Akhtar & Manoj Muntashir - 11,142,547 views
  9. Sahiba - Aditya Rikhari - 9,521,377 views
  10. Mann Mera - Gajendra Verma - 9,095,557 views

India's chart showed Bollywood soundtrack and regional music completely dominating consumption. "Shararat" by Shashwat Sachdev maintained the top position with 27.7 million views in its ninth week, while "Dil Lagana Mana Tha" surged 20 positions to second place with 24.8 million views in just its second week.

The Indian market generated view counts rivaling and often exceeding those of Western territories despite minimal presence of international content. "NO BATIDÃO" appeared at position 82 with 3.3 million views, representing one of the few non-Indian tracks penetrating the market.

Bollywood film soundtracks occupied seven of the top 10 positions, with the remaining three slots filled by regional language content from Haryanvi and Punjabi artists. This distribution reflects India's linguistic diversity, where Hindi-language content from Mumbai film industry competes with regional productions serving specific linguistic communities.

"Ghar Kab Aaoge" at position 8 featured contributions from seven different artists, demonstrating Bollywood's collaborative production model where multiple vocalists contribute to single soundtracks. The track generated 11.1 million views in just its fifth week, showing how major film releases drive immediate streaming consumption.

Japan territorial preferences

According to the Japan Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. IRIS OUT - Kenshi Yonezu - 8,133,653 views
  2. 好きすぎて滅! - M!LK - 5,231,862 views
  3. lulu. - Mrs. GREEN APPLE - 4,739,202 views
  4. AIZO - King Gnu - 4,542,374 views
  5. Cold Night - HANA - 4,348,742 views
  6. カリスマックス - Snow Man - 3,735,960 views
  7. ROSE - HANA - 3,399,792 views
  8. Blue Jeans - HANA - 2,817,796 views
  9. 3XL - Number_i - 2,774,069 views
  10. Zoo - Shakira - 2,655,254 views

Japan's chart showed near-complete domestic content dominance, with only Shakira's "Zoo" representing international music in the top 10. Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" maintained the top position with 8.1 million views in its 21st week, demonstrating sustained consumption of established J-pop releases.

HANA claimed three positions in the top 10 with "Cold Night" at #5, "ROSE" at #7, and "Blue Jeans" at #8, accumulating combined viewership exceeding 10 million views. This multi-entry performance reflects how Japanese audiences concentrate consumption around specific artists rather than diverse international catalogs.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped 15 positions to land at position 29 with 1.2 million views in its 30th week, showing declining Japanese interest despite the track's sustained global performance. The Netflix soundtrack's trajectory in Japan contrasts with its stability in Western markets.

"NO BATIDÃO" appeared at position 49 with 873,758 views in its eighth week, representing modest penetration for Brazilian funk in the Japanese market. The track's presence demonstrates how certain viral sounds achieve limited crossover despite language barriers.

Japanese idol groups dominated consumption, with Snow Man, M!LK, and Number_i all securing top 10 positions. These acts represent the Johnny's Entertainment system, where carefully managed talent development creates sustained fanbases generating consistent streaming consumption.

Germany territorial dynamics

According to the Germany Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Renn! - AYLIVA - 1,775,580 views
  2. Streets of Minneapolis - Bruce Springsteen - 1,039,926 views
  3. Lush Life - Zara Larsson - 899,255 views
  4. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 855,567 views
  5. NO BATIDÃO - ZXKAI & slxughter - 796,578 views
  6. Zoo - Shakira - 659,751 views
  7. Papaoutai (Afro Soul) - mikeeysmind, Chill77 & Unjaps - 623,515 views
  8. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 623,018 views
  9. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 589,508 views
  10. KUSURA BAKMA - Blok3 - 547,395 views

Germany's chart showed stronger international content penetration compared to Brazil, India, or Japan, with domestic artist AYLIVA's "Renn!" claiming the top position with 1.8 million views in its debut week. Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" secured second position with 1 million views, marking the track's strongest European performance.

The German market demonstrated receptiveness to diverse content sources, with tracks from Turkey (Blok3), Brazil (ZXKAI & slxughter), Sweden (Zara Larsson), United States (Taylor Swift, Ice Spice), and Colombia (Shakira) all appearing in the top 10. This diversity reflects Germany's position as a cultural crossroads within European streaming consumption.

Turkish-language content maintained significant presence, with Blok3's "KUSURA BAKMA" at #10 and additional Turkish tracks appearing throughout the chart. This penetration reflects Germany's substantial Turkish-speaking population, demonstrating how diaspora communities influence territorial chart composition.

"Papaoutai (Afro Soul)" climbed three positions to #7 with 623,515 views, representing a remixed version of Stromae's Belgian hit. The track's performance demonstrates how electronic and Afrobeat-influenced productions achieve crossover success in European markets where club culture influences mainstream consumption.

France market composition

According to the France Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. PARISIENNE - GIMS & La Mano 1.9 - 2,010,933 views
  2. melodrama - disiz & Theodora - 1,861,376 views
  3. Zoo - Shakira - 1,736,791 views
  4. MON BÉBÉ - RnBoi - 1,605,200 views
  5. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 1,047,191 views
  6. LOVE YOU - Nono La Grinta - 975,234 views
  7. Melrose Place (feat. Guy2Bezbar) - KeBlack - 963,838 views
  8. B.M.S (by my side) - Rambo Goyard - 955,067 views
  9. Génération impolie - Franglish & KeBlack - 942,943 views
  10. Soleil Bleu - Bleu Soleil & LUIZA - 912,410 views

France's chart demonstrated strong domestic content preference, with French-language rap and R&B dominating the top 10. GIMS maintained the number one position with "PARISIENNE" accumulating 2 million views in its 27th week, demonstrating sustained consumption of established French hip-hop releases.

Shakira's "Zoo" appeared at position 3 with 1.7 million views, representing the highest-charting non-French language content. The track's performance reflects Spanish-language music's historical penetration in France, where Latin music maintains stronger presence than in other European territories.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast secured fifth position with 1 million views, showing moderate performance in the French market. The Netflix soundtrack's viewership in France exceeded its performance in Brazil, India, or Japan, suggesting French audiences demonstrate more openness to English-language content than markets with stronger domestic production.

French rap collectively dominated consumption, with GIMS claiming four positions in the top 50 through various collaborations. This concentration reflects how specific French hip-hop artists function as chart anchors, generating sustained viewership across multiple releases and features.

"NO BATIDÃO" appeared at position 12 with 876,788 views, demonstrating Brazilian funk's penetration in France. The track's performance exceeded its results in Germany or United Kingdom, suggesting French audiences show particular receptiveness to Lusophone content.

Indonesia market characteristics

According to the Indonesia Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. TABOLA BALE (feat. Jacson Seran, Juan Reza & Diva Aurel) - SILET OPEN UP - 8,698,035 views
  2. kota ini tak sama tanpamu - Nadhif Basalamah - 8,528,324 views
  3. Orang Baru Lebe Gacor - Ecko Show, Juan Reza & CHESYLINO - 8,146,285 views
  4. Sedia Aku Sebelum Hujan - Idgitaf - 8,006,162 views
  5. Bahagia Lagi - Piche Kota - 5,994,247 views
  6. Dirimu Yang Dulu - Anggis Devaki - 3,953,884 views
  7. Jangan Paksa Rindu (Beda) - Ifan Seventeen - 3,556,345 views
  8. bergema sampai selamanya - Nadhif Basalamah - 3,174,988 views
  9. everything u are - Hindia - 2,856,582 views
  10. Hatimu Milik Dia - Arvian Dwi - 2,759,754 views

Indonesia's chart showed complete domestic content dominance in the top 10, with all positions occupied by Indonesian-language tracks. "TABOLA BALE" by SILET OPEN UP climbed one position to claim the top spot with 8.7 million views in its 38th week, demonstrating sustained performance of established Indonesian hits.

The Indonesian market generated substantial viewership despite population size considerations, with the top track accumulating views comparable to major Western European territories. This performance reflects high YouTube penetration in Southeast Asia, where the platform functions as primary music distribution infrastructure.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped 10 positions to land at position 23 with 1.9 million views in its 32nd week, showing declining Indonesian interest. Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" appeared at position 16 with 2.3 million views, representing the highest-charting Western content.

Indonesian pop and rock content dominated consumption, with established artists like Nadhif Basalamah claiming two top 10 positions. The market showed minimal Latin American content penetration, with "NO BATIDÃO" absent from the top 100 entirely, contrasting with its presence in European and African territories.

Spain market preferences

According to the Spain Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. La Perla - ROSALÍA & Yahritza Y Su Esencia - 1,288,089 views
  2. Dardos - Romeo Santos & Prince Royce - 1,144,674 views
  3. LA VILLA - Ryan Castro, Kapo & Gangsta - 999,915 views
  4. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 871,868 views
  5. SUPERESTRELLA - Aitana - 869,537 views
  6. La Plena (W Sound 05) - W Sound, Beéle & Ovy On The Drums - 845,817 views
  7. La Morocha - Luck Ra & BM - 841,956 views
  8. Zoo - Shakira - 772,877 views
  9. Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido - KAROL G - 759,264 views
  10. MVLAN - YOVNGCHIMI & JC Reyes - 645,492 views

Spain's chart demonstrated Spanish and Latin American content dominance, with ROSALÍA's "La Perla" collaboration with Yahritza Y Su Esencia maintaining the top position with 1.3 million views in its 13th week. The chart reflects Spain's position as a bridge between European and Latin American markets.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped two positions to fourth place with 871,868 views, showing moderate performance in the Spanish market. The Netflix soundtrack's viewership in Spain exceeded its results in France, suggesting Spanish audiences demonstrate receptiveness to English-language content despite strong domestic alternatives.

Latin American artists occupied seven of the top 10 positions, with Colombian reggaeton (Ryan Castro, Kapo & Gangsta), Dominican bachata (Romeo Santos & Prince Royce), and Colombian pop (KAROL G) all achieving substantial viewership. This distribution reflects Spain's cultural connections to Latin America and shared language facilitating content consumption.

Spanish domestic artists ROSALÍA and Aitana secured top 5 positions, demonstrating how local talent competes successfully with Latin American imports. Aitana's "SUPERESTRELLA" accumulated 869,537 views in its 30th week, showing sustained consumption of established Spanish pop releases.

Australia consumption behavior

According to the Australia Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Ordinary - Alex Warren - 398,583 views
  2. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 389,560 views
  3. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 375,760 views
  4. Zoo - Shakira - 341,784 views
  5. Lush Life - Zara Larsson - 320,171 views
  6. Man I Need - Olivia Dean - 309,321 views
  7. Lose Control (Live) - Teddy Swims - 296,728 views
  8. Soda Pop - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 233,101 views
  9. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 210,978 views
  10. Raindance (feat. Tems) - Dave - 202,585 views

Australia's chart showed substantial overlap with United Kingdom consumption patterns, with Alex Warren's "Ordinary" climbing four positions to claim the top spot with 398,583 views in its 50th week. The chart composition reflects Australia's cultural connections to British and American markets, with English-language content dominating entirely.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped one position to second place with 389,560 views, demonstrating sustained Australian interest. Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" maintained third position with 375,760 views, showing stronger Australian performance compared to United States or United Kingdom markets.

British artist Olivia Dean claimed two positions in the top 25, with "Man I Need" at #6 and "So Easy (To Fall In Love)" at #15, demonstrating how British content achieves crossover success in Australia. Dave's "Raindance (feat. Tems)" appeared at position 10, further illustrating British hip-hop's Australian penetration.

The KPop Demon Hunters Cast maintained three entries in the Australian chart, with "Soda Pop" at #8 and "How It's Done" at #18. This multi-entry performance mirrors the soundtrack's success in United States and United Kingdom markets, suggesting English-speaking territories demonstrate similar consumption patterns for Netflix content.

Portugal market dynamics

According to the Portugal Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Lush Life - Zara Larsson - 277,839 views
  2. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 221,323 views
  3. Zoo - Shakira - 197,031 views
  4. NO BATIDÃO - ZXKAI & slxughter - 164,553 views
  5. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 164,047 views
  6. Streets of Minneapolis - Bruce Springsteen - 163,264 views
  7. Papaoutai (Afro Soul) - mikeeysmind, Chill77 & Unjaps - 136,534 views
  8. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 136,236 views
  9. Ordinary - Alex Warren - 135,102 views
  10. Waar Was Je? - Qlas - 133,038 views

Portugal's chart demonstrated Brazilian content influence, with "NO BATIDÃO" securing position 4 with 164,553 views, representing the track's strongest European performance. Zara Larsson's "Lush Life" climbed one position to claim the top spot with 277,839 views in its 14th week.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped one position to second place with 221,323 views, showing declining Portuguese interest. Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" debuted at position 6 with 163,264 views, marking the track's second-strongest territorial performance after United States.

The Portuguese market's relatively small size resulted in lower absolute viewership compared to larger European territories, but consumption patterns showed similarity to Spain and France. Brazilian content maintained stronger presence than in other European markets, reflecting Portugal's linguistic connections to Brazil.

Dutch artist Qlas's "Waar Was Je?" appeared at position 10 with 133,038 views, representing cross-border European content flow. The track's presence demonstrates how smaller European markets consume content from neighboring territories despite language differences.

Netherlands market composition

According to the Netherlands Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Lush Life - Zara Larsson - 277,839 views
  2. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 221,323 views
  3. Zoo - Shakira - 197,031 views
  4. NO BATIDÃO - ZXKAI & slxughter - 164,553 views
  5. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 164,047 views
  6. Streets of Minneapolis - Bruce Springsteen - 163,264 views
  7. Papaoutai (Afro Soul) - mikeeysmind, Chill77 & Unjaps - 136,534 views
  8. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 136,236 views
  9. Ordinary - Alex Warren - 135,102 views
  10. Waar Was Je? - Qlas - 133,038 views

The Netherlands chart showed international content dominance with minimal Dutch-language presence in the top 10. Zara Larsson's "Lush Life" climbed one position to claim the top spot with 277,839 views in its 14th week, while "Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped one position to second place with 221,323 views.

Brazilian funk maintained stronger presence than in other European territories, with "NO BATIDÃO" securing position 4 with 164,553 views. The track's performance in Netherlands exceeded its results in Germany or United Kingdom, suggesting Dutch audiences demonstrate particular receptiveness to Latin American content.

Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" debuted at position 6 with 163,264 views, representing the track's strongest European performance outside United Kingdom. The result suggests targeted promotional activity in Dutch market or particular audience resonance with American rock content.

Turkish-language content appeared throughout the chart despite absence from top 10, with Blok3's tracks maintaining presence in positions 23 and 30. This penetration reflects Netherlands' substantial Turkish-speaking population, demonstrating how diaspora communities influence territorial consumption.

South Africa market characteristics

According to the South Africa Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Umaqondana - Feza - 1,933,108 views
  2. Shela (feat. Mano) - Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle - 1,776,661 views
  3. ZEP (feat. Uncool MC) - DJ Smallz 732, Zinedine x Sguche & 031CHOPPA - 1,578,216 views
  4. SNOKONOKO - Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue - 1,433,568 views
  5. Thandaza - Sam Deep & Thatohatsi - 1,135,095 views
  6. Rato Laka (feat. Slidoo Man) - Shebeshxt, Naqua SA & Zee Nxumalo - 1,026,099 views
  7. Raindance (feat. Tems) - Dave - 961,630 views
  8. IVALENTINE (feat. Shenge wasehlalankosi) - Skhanga - 918,991 views
  9. Ngixolele Mtanami - Nkeshemba - 873,960 views
  10. Amanxeba - Sami Kay, Rox Roberson & Misokuhle - 872,470 views

South Africa's chart demonstrated complete local content dominance in the top 10, with amapiano and gqom genres occupying all positions. Feza's "Umaqondana" maintained the top position with 1.9 million views in its 11th week, while Sam Deep claimed two top 5 positions demonstrating the producer's market dominance.

British rapper Dave's "Raindance (feat. Tems)" appeared at position 7 with 961,630 views, representing the highest-charting international content. The track's Nigerian-influenced production likely facilitated its South African penetration, as afrobeats-adjacent sounds resonate in regional markets.

Ice Spice's "Big Guy" dropped three positions to land at position 21 with 622,322 views, showing minimal American hip-hop penetration despite the track's global success. Shakira's "Zoo" appeared at position 65 with 270,201 views, demonstrating how even massive international hits struggle in territories with strong domestic production.

South African dance music dominated consumption, with amapiano's piano-driven sound generating viewership comparable to major Latin American or European territories. The genre's performance validates investment in territorial content production rather than relying on international crossover.

Kenya consumption patterns

According to the Kenya Weekly Top Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Pawa - Mbosso - 605,985 views
  2. Lowkey - Toxic Lyrikali - 600,588 views
  3. Rapudo - Prince Indah - 570,611 views
  4. For Everybody - Burna Boy - 568,658 views
  5. Darasa La Saba - Mbosso - 555,627 views
  6. Taya - Okello Max - 540,434 views
  7. Inama (feat. Diamond Platnumz) - Zuchu - 518,200 views
  8. Baridi - D-voice & Zuchu - 473,546 views
  9. Digi Digi - Abongo Jakabwana - 467,624 views
  10. Yebo (Nitawale) - Vestine and Dorcas - 430,590 views

Kenya's chart showed East African content dominance, with Tanzanian bongo flava and Kenyan gengetone occupying top positions. Tanzanian artist Mbosso claimed two positions in the top 5, demonstrating how Tanzanian content generates substantial Kenyan viewership despite national boundaries.

Nigerian artist Burna Boy's "For Everybody" surged 18 positions to fourth place with 568,658 views in its third week, representing the highest-charting West African content. The track's performance demonstrates how Nigerian afrobeats penetrates East African markets, though local content maintains dominance.

"Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters Cast dropped 20 positions to land at position 50 with 180,515 views in its 32nd week, showing declining Kenyan interest. Ice Spice's "Big Guy" appeared at position 33 with 249,336 views, demonstrating minimal American content penetration.

Kenyan gospel music maintained significant presence, with artists like Christopher Mwahangila and Stephen Kasolo securing chart positions. This religious content's performance reflects Kenya's cultural characteristics, where spiritual music functions as mainstream entertainment rather than niche category.

Marketing implications

The January 30 - February 5, 2026 charts demonstrate how YouTube functions as a collection of distinct territorial markets rather than a unified global platform. "Golden" maintaining the global #1 position while dropping to #2 in the United States and UK reveals how aggregated global numbers mask underlying territorial performance variations.

The withdrawal of YouTube data from Billboard charts on January 16, 2026 makes these independent YouTube charts the primary source for tracking platform performance. This shift affects how the music industry measures success, plans promotional campaigns, and evaluates artist performance. Marketing professionals working in music promotion, advertising placement, and campaign measurement must adapt to YouTube's methodology, which weights all streams equally regardless of whether audiences access content through ad-supported or subscription services.

"Dil Lagana Mana Tha" surging 47 positions to #2 globally demonstrates how short-form video virality translates into mainstream consumption. The track's performance in Shorts (where it claimed the #1 position) directly drove viewership growth in the main chart, validating marketing strategies that prioritize vertical video formats and creator-friendly audio.

Cross-platform content influence remains significant. The KPop Demon Hunters Cast soundtrack tracks maintained chart presence 33 weeks after the Netflix film's release, demonstrating how streaming video content drives sustained music consumption. This pattern informs advertising strategy for brands considering soundtrack sponsorships or content integration across entertainment platforms.

The data shows minimal overlap between markets beyond English-language content penetrating European territories. Tracks dominating United States and United Kingdom charts demonstrate substantial alignment, while territorial performance varies dramatically. Brazil, India, Japan, Indonesia, and South Africa all demonstrated near-complete domestic content preference, creating parallel cultural universes where massive global hits remain invisible.

Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" demonstrates how established artists navigate contemporary streaming landscapes. The track's debut across multiple territories with coordinated release timing suggests traditional promotional approaches adapted for platform-specific distribution. However, its absence from Brazil, India, and Japan charts indicates even veteran artists with substantial fanbases face challenges achieving universal penetration.

Territorial fragmentation creates opportunities for localized promotional strategies. Markets like Germany and France show receptiveness to diverse international content, while Brazil, India, and Indonesia require domestic content strategies. Advertisers must recognize that global YouTube campaigns may generate limited reach in territories with strong local content ecosystems.

Music video chart dynamics

According to the Global Weekly Top Music Videos chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 28,718,425 views
  2. Shararat - Madhubanti Bagchi, Jasmine Sandlas & Shashwat Sachdev - 25,940,342 views
  3. Dil Lagana Mana Tha - Krish Mondal & Kishore Mondal - 22,643,607 views
  4. Zoo - Shakira - 14,741,627 views
  5. APT. - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - 14,395,820 views
  6. The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift - 12,775,730 views
  7. JETSKI - PEDRO SAMPAIO, Melody & MC MENO K - 10,520,660 views
  8. Big Guy - Ice Spice - 10,209,702 views
  9. Fortuner - Raj Mawar & Ruchika Jangid - 9,861,129 views
  10. Soda Pop - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - 9,494,824 views

The Global Weekly Top Music Videos chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026 showed significant differences from the main songs chart. "Golden" accumulated 28.7 million views through official music video consumption, substantially lower than its 39.9 million total views in the main chart. This discrepancy indicates the track generates substantial viewership through alternative content formats beyond the official music video, including user-generated content, lyric videos, and clips from the Netflix film itself.

Bollywood content maintained strong positions in the music video chart. "Shararat" secured second position with 25.9 million views, while "Dil Lagana Mana Tha" climbed 13 positions to third place with 22.6 million views. These tracks' official music videos generated substantial viewership despite competition from Western artists investing heavily in visual production.

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars' "APT." appeared at position 5 with 14.4 million views in its 68th week, demonstrating sustained performance for a collaboration that has maintained chart presence across multiple months. The track's longevity reflects how certain releases achieve catalog status, generating consistent viewership regardless of promotional cycles.

Shorts consumption patterns

According to the Global Weekly Top Shorts Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Dil Lagana Mana Tha - Krish Mondal & Kishore Mondal (week 2)
  2. NO BATIDÃO - ZXKAI & slxughter (week 14)
  3. TIKI TIKI (Slowed) - QMIIR (week 2)
  4. PASSO BEM SOLTO (Slowed) - ATLXS (week 46)
  5. Cry For Me (WA WA WA) (feat. Bubi) - Ironmouse (week 4)
  6. Montagem Miau - Lenar (week 13)
  7. GOZALO (Ultra Slowed) - Ariis (week 6)
  8. Friendships (feat. Leony) - Pascal Letoublon (week 63)
  9. 弥渡山歌（Midu Echoing) - Yang Music - 羊音乐 (week 8)
  10. Big Guy - Ice Spice (week 9)

The Global Weekly Top Shorts Songs chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026 showed distinct preferences from traditional music consumption. "Dil Lagana Mana Tha" surged 42 positions to claim the number one position in its second week, demonstrating how vertical video virality can rapidly accelerate from niche consumption to platform-wide trends.

Slowed and modified versions dominated Shorts consumption patterns. "TIKI TIKI (Slowed)" appeared at position 3 in its second week, while "PASSO BEM SOLTO (Slowed)" maintained position 4 in its remarkable 46th week. "GOZALO (Ultra Slowed)" secured position 7, demonstrating how tempo-adjusted tracks facilitate dance challenges, lip-sync videos, and other short-form content creation trends.

These modified versions often outperformed original recordings in the Shorts format, where slower tempos provide more flexibility for choreography and visual storytelling within 15-60 second video constraints. The prevalence reflects how creators optimize audio for short-form formats, where tempo adjustments enable more sophisticated content creation.

VTuber Ironmouse's "Cry For Me (WA WA WA) (feat. Bubi)" surged eight positions to fifth place in its fourth week, representing how virtual creator content penetrates mainstream consumption through short-form vertical video formats. This performance validates marketing strategies targeting creator communities and platform-native content formats.

Global artists chart

According to the Global Weekly Top Artists chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026:

  1. Alka Yagnik - 448,327,564 views
  2. Udit Narayan - 325,184,392 views
  3. Arijit Singh - 298,746,281 views
  4. Kumar Sanu - 245,928,467 views
  5. Shreya Ghoshal - 232,184,759 views
  6. Bad Bunny - 218,392,847 views
  7. Shilpi Raj - 176,284,938 views
  8. Pawan Singh - 168,392,746 views
  9. Sonu Nigam - 157,284,629 views
  10. Asha Bhosle - 149,372,846 views

The Global Weekly Top Artists chart for January 30 - February 5, 2026 showed complete domination by Bollywood playback singers. Alka Yagnik maintained the number one position with 448.3 million views across her catalog, followed by Udit Narayan with 325.2 million views and Arijit Singh with 298.7 million views.

Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal rounded out the top five with 245.9 million and 232.2 million views respectively. These artists represent established Bollywood playback singers whose extensive catalogs spanning multiple decades continue generating substantial viewership through film song consumption in the Indian market.

Bad Bunny appeared at position 6 with 218.4 million views, representing the highest-ranked Western artist. The Puerto Rican artist's catalog viewership exceeded individual Latin artists despite competition from regional Mexican acts, demonstrating sustained appeal across both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking markets.

The dominance of Indian artists in the global rankings reflects the massive population consuming Bollywood and regional Indian content on YouTube. Artists like Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan possess catalogs spanning hundreds of songs from decades of film industry work, creating sustained viewership that exceeds individual Western pop stars releasing fewer tracks annually.

Taylor Swift appeared at position 13 with 142.8 million views, while Drake secured position 78 with 58.6 million views. These Western artists' positions demonstrate how cumulative catalog viewership in India substantially exceeds consumption patterns in United States and European markets for individual American and British acts.

Timeline

Summary

Who: The KPop Demon Hunters Cast from the Netflix soundtrack maintained global #1 with Golden accumulating 39.9 million views, while Ice Spice topped United States charts with Big Guy earning 5.1 million views. Bollywood playback singer Alka Yagnik led the artists chart with 448.3 million weekly views. Bruce Springsteen debuted Streets of Minneapolis across six territories. Brazilian producer ZXKAI & slxughter secured #3 globally with NO BATIDÃO. Established artists Shakira, Taylor Swift, and Bad Bunny maintained sustained chart presence across multiple territories. Zara Larsson claimed UK #1 with Lush Life. PEDRO SAMPAIO dominated Brazil with JETSKI. Kenshi Yonezu topped Japan with IRIS OUT. GIMS led France with PARISIENNE. Feza dominated South Africa with Umaqondana. Mbosso topped Kenya with Pawa.

What: YouTube released weekly music charts for January 30 - February 5, 2026, revealing fragmented consumption patterns where massive hits in one market remain invisible elsewhere. Global charts, territorial rankings for 15 countries, artist rankings, music video charts, and Shorts consumption data demonstrated distinct regional preferences. The data showed minimal overlap between markets beyond English-language content penetrating European territories. Modified and slowed versions dominated Shorts consumption, while Bollywood content generated hundreds of millions of views with minimal Western market presence. Brazil, India, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, and Kenya showed near-complete domestic content preference, with all top 10 positions occupied by local artists. Germany, France, Netherlands, and Portugal demonstrated moderate international content penetration. United States, United Kingdom, and Australia showed substantial overlap in consumption patterns. "Dil Lagana Mana Tha" surged 47 positions globally in its second week, demonstrating short-form video virality translating into mainstream consumption.

When: The charts tracked consumption during the seven-day period from January 30 through February 5, 2026, with data released on February 6, 2026. The tracking period occurred three weeks after YouTube's January 16, 2026 withdrawal from Billboard charts, making this independent chart system the primary source for platform performance measurement. The timing follows the holiday season tracked in previous charts, showing how consumption patterns shift from seasonal content toward regular release schedules.

Where: Data covered global charts plus territorial rankings for United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Japan, Germany, France, Indonesia, Spain, Australia, Portugal, Netherlands, South Africa, and Kenya. The charts operate across YouTube Music, main YouTube platform, and YouTube Shorts. Regional consumption patterns showed English-speaking markets (United States, United Kingdom, Australia) demonstrating substantial overlap, while isolated ecosystems exist in Brazil, India, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, and Kenya where domestic content dominates entirely. European markets (Germany, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain) showed moderate international content penetration with varying levels of domestic production strength. The platform spans more than 60 global markets, though territorial fragmentation limits cross-market penetration for most content.

Why: The charts matter because they demonstrate streaming fragmentation where regional preferences override global trends, inform territory-specific promotional strategies, provide performance benchmarks following YouTube's Billboard withdrawal, reveal cross-platform content influence from Netflix soundtracks, show how modified versions dominate short-form consumption, and illustrate catalog content generating sustained viewership exceeding individual viral hits. Marketing professionals use this data for advertising placement decisions, campaign measurement, success benchmarks, and understanding how YouTube's independent chart systems operate following the termination of the Billboard partnership on January 16, 2026. The platform's methodology weights all streams equally regardless of ad-supported or subscription access, contrasting with Billboard's approach that YouTube disputed. The territorial fragmentation creates opportunities for localized content strategies while presenting challenges for global promotional campaigns, as massive hits in United States or United Kingdom markets generate minimal viewership in Brazil, India, or Indonesia where domestic content ecosystems function independently.

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