As of mid-January 2026, the most played song on Spotify globally appears to be "End of Beginning" by Djo, consistently topping daily charts with millions of streams, though other hits like Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile" and Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" are also extremely popular. For daily trends, checking playlists like Spotify's "Today's Top Hits" or chart trackers like Kworb.net for real-time data is best, as charts can shift rapidly.
“End Of Beginning” by Djo remains at #1 on the Spotify global chart with 8.81 million streams.
As of early January 2026, the number 1 song in Australia on the ARIA Singles Chart is "Man I Need" by Olivia Dean, which has held the top spot for multiple weeks, followed by Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Golden" by Rei Ami, KPop Demon Hunters Cast, Huntrx, and Ejae.
The #1 trending song today varies slightly by platform, but "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars is huge globally and on pop charts, while "Man I Need" by Olivia Dean is a top hit in Australia, and "End of Beginning" by Djo is #1 on Spotify's global chart, showing different popular tracks across charts.
The top songs right now feature major hits like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile" and Billie Eilish's "WILDFLOWER" in pop, alongside chart-toppers such as Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," Djo's "End of Beginning," and Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," dominating global streaming playlists like Spotify's "Today's Top Hits" and ARIA Charts. Other popular tracks include Zach Bryan's "Plastic Cigarette" and Benson Boone's "Slow It Down".
Right now in Australia, the top songs are dominated by recent hits like Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," Djo's "End of Beginning," Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things," and Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER," with tracks from Alex Warren, HUNTR/X, and sombr also charting high. The ARIA charts and streaming playlists show strong performance for these global hits and emerging favorites in early 2026.
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This week's top songs feature hits like Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso," Rosé & Bruno Mars' "APT.," Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER," Djo's "End of Beginning," and Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things," with artists like Teddy Swims, Gracie Abrams, and SZA also charting high, though specific chart rankings vary by country (e.g., US, UK, Australia) and platform.
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Progression of most weeks at number one
Songs that tied the current record at a given time are noted below the table. The current record holder is "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey at 22 weeks, and the longest record held is "One Sweet Day" by Carey and Boyz II Men with 8,554 days. Ref.
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The top songs right now feature major hits like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile" and Billie Eilish's "WILDFLOWER" in pop, alongside chart-toppers such as Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," Djo's "End of Beginning," and Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," dominating global streaming playlists like Spotify's "Today's Top Hits" and ARIA Charts. Other popular tracks include Zach Bryan's "Plastic Cigarette" and Benson Boone's "Slow It Down".