Taylor Swift Ties Rihanna for Third-Most Hot 100 No. 1 Hits

Swift's 'Opalite' reaches the top spot, her 14th career chart-topping song.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Taylor Swift's latest single 'Opalite' has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, tying her with Rihanna for the third-most Hot 100 leaders in history. 'Opalite' is Swift's 14th career No. 1 hit, putting her just behind the Beatles (20 No. 1s) and Mariah Carey (19 No. 1s) for the most chart-topping songs.

Why it matters

Swift's continued chart dominance cements her status as one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. Reaching the top spot with 'Opalite' is another milestone in her illustrious career, as she continues to rack up accolades and break records.

The details

'Opalite' reached No. 1 in its 20th week on the chart, overcoming some competitive headwinds. It follows Swift's previous No. 1 hit 'The Fate of Ophelia' from her album 'The Life of a Showgirl.' 'Opalite' previously debuted at No. 2 and had spent several weeks in the top 10 based on strong streaming demand. This week, it saw a big boost in radio airplay and sales, with 168,000 copies sold - 144,000 of which were physical copies across vinyl and CD variants.

  • On February 6, the 'Opalite' music video was released.
  • In the week ending February 23, 2026, 'Opalite' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The players

Taylor Swift

A popular American singer-songwriter who has achieved massive commercial success and critical acclaim over the course of her career. She is known for her ability to consistently produce hit songs and albums.

Rihanna

A Barbadian singer, songwriter, and businesswoman who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She is now tied with Taylor Swift for the third-most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The Beatles

A legendary English rock band that is considered one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 20.

Mariah Carey

An American singer, songwriter, and actress who is known as the 'Queen of Christmas' and is second only to The Beatles in terms of the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 19.

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What’s next

With 'Opalite' now at No. 1, Taylor Swift is just six chart-topping hits away from tying The Beatles for the most No. 1 songs in Hot 100 history. Music fans will be closely watching to see if she can continue her hit-making streak and potentially surpass the iconic British band.

The takeaway

Taylor Swift's ability to consistently produce chart-topping hits underscores her status as one of the preeminent pop stars of her generation. Her latest No. 1 single 'Opalite' cements her place among the all-time greats, as she continues to shatter records and cement her legacy as a music icon.