Only 85 songs have debuted at No. 1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 — here they all are
The Hot 100 is widely considered the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Although it was officially launched in 1958, Billboard began using modern airplay and sales data in 1991 — allowing for more time-sensitive calculations and accurate rankings.Although more than 1,000 songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot, it's far more difficult for a song to debut in the top position; it typically means a much-promoted single has met high expectations, or at least that an artist is supported and beloved by a legion of fans.Michael Jackson was the first-ever artist to accomplish this feat when "You Are Not Alone" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 2, 1995.It was the second single from Jackson's ninth studio album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I."
2. "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey "Fantasy" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 30, 1995. It was the lead single from Carey's fifth studio album "Daydream."
6. "Honey" by Mariah Carey "Honey" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 13, 1997. It was the lead single from Carey's sixth studio album "Butterfly."
13. "Inside Your Heaven" by Carrie Underwood "Inside Your Heaven" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 2, 2005. It was Underwood's debut single after winning season four of "American Idol."Underwood remains the only country artist ever to have a No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
26. "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop the Feeling!" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 28, 2016. It was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film "Trolls."
34. "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers "Sucker" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated March 16, 2019. It was the lead single from the Jonas Brothers' fifth studio album "Happiness Begins."
"Franchise" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated October 10, 2020.It became Scott's third single to debut on top in less than a year — following "Highest in the Room" and "The Scotts" — setting a new record for "the fastest accumulation of three No. 1 entrances by any artist in the Hot 100's history.It's Scott's fourth No. 1 song overall, Young Thug's second, and M.I.A.'s first.
"Positions" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 7, 2020. It was the lead single from Grande's sixth studio album of the same name."Positions" was Grande's fifth instant chart-topper, giving her the second-most in history behind Drake's six.Grande also became the first artist ever with three No. 1 Hot 100 debuts in a single calendar year.
46. "Life Goes On" by BTS "Life Goes On" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated December 5, 2020, the same week as its parent album "Be" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — making BTS the second artist in history to debut at No. 1 on both charts simultaneously, mere months after Swift became the first.
47. "Willow" by Taylor Swift "Willow" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated December 26, 2020 — the same week as its parent album "Evermore" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.Swift became the first artist in history to debut on top of both charts simultaneously — twice.She previously became the first artist to do so with "Folklore," less than five months previously."Willow" was also the 12th song in 2020 to arrive on the chart in its top position, handily setting a single-year record.
48. "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo "Drivers License," Olivia Rodrigo's official debut single, debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated January 23, 2021.At just 17 years old, the Disney Channel star became the youngest solo artist in history to arrive atop the Hot 100.The record was previously held by Fantasia, who was 20 when "I Believe" debuted at No. 1. The youngest artist to ever top the Hot 100 is Stevie Wonder, who was 13 when "Fingertips Pt 2" rose to the top position in 1963.
49. "What's Next" by Drake "What's Next" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated March 20, 2021, becoming Drake's fourth instant chart-topper.The rapper became the first artist in history to have three songs arrive in the Hot 100's top three simultaneously. "What's Next" was joined by "Wants and Needs," featuring Lil Baby, at No. 2 and "Lemon Pepper Freestyle," featuring Rick Ross, at No. 3.
50. "Peaches" by Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon "Peaches" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 3, 2021. It was the fifth single from Bieber's sixth studio album "Justice," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 the same week, and the singer's fourth instant chart-topper.
51. "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" by Lil Nas X "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 10, 2021. It was the lead single from Lil Nas X's debut studio album "Montero."
52. "Rapstar" by Polo G "Rapstar" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 24, 2021. It was the third single from Polo G's third album "Hall of Fame."
53. "Good 4 U" by Olivia Rodrigo "Good 4 U" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 29, 2021. It was the third single from Rodrigo's debut studio album "Sour."
54. "Butter" by BTS "Butter," the second all-English single from BTS, debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated June 5, 2021.
55. "Permission to Dance" by BTS "Permission to Dance" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 24, 2021, giving BTS their fourth instant chart-topper in less than one year.
56. "Way 2 Sexy" by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug "Way 2 Sexy" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 18, 2021. It was the lead single from Drake's sixth studio album "Certified Lover Boy," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 the same week.
57. "My Universe" by Coldplay and BTS "My Universe" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated October 9, 2021. It was the second single from Coldplay's ninth studio album "Music of the Spheres."BTS tied Grande for the second-most No. 1 debuts in history, with five apiece.
58. "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 27, 2021.It was released alongside Taylor Swift's rerecorded album "Red (Taylor's Version)," which simultaneously debuted atop the Billboard 200."All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" was included on the updated "Red" tracklist in two different iterations: its original five-minute length, as well the long-awaited 10-minute version, both of which are combined into one listing on Billboard's charts.At 10 minutes and 13 seconds long, "All Too Well" is officially the longest No. 1 hit of all time.The record was previously held by Don McLean's 1972 hit "American Pie (Parts I & II)," which clocked in at 8 minutes and 37 seconds.
59. "As It Was" by Harry Styles "As It Was" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 16, 2022. It was released as the lead single from Styles' third solo album "Harry's House."
60. "First Class" by Jack Harlow "First Class" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 23, 2022. It was released as the second single from Harlow's sophomore album "Come Home the Kids Miss You."
61. "Wait For U" by Future featuring Drake and Tems "Wait For U" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 14, 2022. It was released as the seventh track on Future's album "I Never Liked You."Drake is now the artist with the most No. 1 debuts in history, with six to his name.
62. "Jimmy Cooks" by Drake featuring 21 Savage "Jimmy Cooks" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 2, 2022. It was released alongside Drake's album "Honestly, Nevermind," which also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.Drake is now the artist with the most No. 1 debuts in history, with seven to his name.
63. "Super Freaky Girl" by Nicki Minaj "Super Freaky Girl" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated August 27, 2022.
64. "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift "Anti-Hero" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 5, 2022.It was released alongside Taylor Swift's 10th studio album "Midnights," which also arrived atop the Billboard 200 — making Swift the first and only artist in history to debut at No. 1 on both charts simultaneously on four separate occasions.Swift is now tied for the second-most No. 1 song debuts in history (five) alongside BTS and Grande.
65. "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus "Flowers" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated January 28, 2023.
66. "Like Crazy" by Jimin "Like Crazy" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 8, 2023, making Jimin the first South Korean soloist to top the Hot 100. (He previously achieved the feat as a member of BTS.)
67. "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo "Vampire" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 15, 2023. It was released as the lead single from Rodrigo's sophomore album "Guts."Rodrigo is now the only artist in history to have both lead singles ("Drivers License" and "Vampire") from her first two albums ("Sour" and "Guts," respectively) arrive in the chart's top position.
68. "Seven" by Jung Kook featuring Latto "Seven" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 29, 2023, making Jung Kook the second member of BTS to have a chart-topping solo hit.
69. "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony Music "Rich Men North of Richmond," the first official release from Oliver Anthony Music, debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated August 26, 2023.The controversial country singer is the first artist to achieve the feat without any previous entries on a Billboard chart.
70. "I Remember Everything" by Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves "I Remember Everything" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 9, 2023. It was released on Bryan's self-titled album, which simultaneously arrived atop the Billboard 200.
71. "Slime You Out" by Drake featuring SZA "Slime You Out" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 30, 2023. It was released as the lead single for Drake's eighth studio album "For All the Dogs."
72. "First Person Shooter" by Drake featuring J. Cole "First Person Shooter" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated October 21, 2023. It was released alongside "For All the Dogs," which simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.Drake holds the record for the most No. 1 song debuts in history, with nine to his name.
73. "Is It Over Now?" by Taylor Swift "Is It Over Now?" was released as the final vault track on "1989 (Taylor's Version)," a rerecording of her beloved fifth album.Although it wasn't initially slated as a single, passionate fan reception pushed Swift's team to serve the song to pop radio."Is It Over Now?" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, dethroning "Cruel Summer." Swift is the only woman in history to replace herself in the top spot; she previously achieved the feat in 2014, when "Blank Space" took the crown from "Shake It Off."Swift is now tied with Whitney Houston for the sixth-most No. 1 hits in history.
74. "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande "Yes, And?" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated January 27, 2024. It was released as the lead single for Grande's seventh studio album, "Eternal Sunshine."Grande now has six instant chart-toppers to her name. She's tied with Swift for the most among female artists and second-most in history.
75. "Hiss" by Megan Thee Stallion "Hiss" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated February 10, 2024.
76. "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" by Ariana Grande "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated March 23, 2024.It was released as the second single from "Eternal Sunshine," which simultaneously arrived atop the Billboard 200.Grande now has seven instant chart-toppers to her name, surpassing Swift for the most among female artists. She trails Drake for the all-time record.
77. "Like That" by Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar "Like That" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 6, 2024.
78. "Fortnight" by Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone "Fortnight" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 4, 2024. It was released as the lead single from Swift's 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department."The Post Malone duet earned 76.2 million streams in its first week, breaking the record previously set by Rodrigo with "Drivers License" (76.1 million), according to Billboard.Swift is now tied with Grande for the second-most No. 1 debuts of any artist in history (seven apiece), while Drake holds the all-time record.
79. "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 18, 2024.The diss track was released amid a heated feud with Drake, ignited by Lamar's verse on "Like That."Another of Lamar's anti-Drake songs, "Euphoria," appeared on the same chart at No. 3, while Drake's response, "Family Matters," debuted at No. 7.
80. "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen "I Had Some Help" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 25, 2024.The country duet is Malone's second song to arrive in the top spot after "Fortnight" — both within the same month — and his sixth No. 1 song overall.As for Wallen, "I Had Some Help" marks his second Hot 100 leader after "Last Night" charted at No. 1 for 16 weeks in 2023, setting a record for a solo song.
81. "Love Somebody" by Morgan Wallen "Love Somebody" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 2, 2024, becoming Wallen's second song to arrive in the top spot and third No. 1 hit overall.
82. "Squabble Up" by Kendrick Lamar "Squabble Up" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated December 7, 2024, making Kendrick Lamar the first solo male artist in history with three instant chart-toppers in a single year.The song was released alongside Lamar's "GNX," which also arrived atop the Billboard 200.
83. "4X4" by Travis Scott "4X4" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated February 8, 2025, becoming Scott's fourth song to arrive in the top spot and fifth No. 1 hit overall.
84. "What I Want" by Morgan Wallen featuring Tate McRae
85. "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter "Manchild" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated June 21, 2025. It was released as the lead single for Carpenter's album, "Man's Best Friend."
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