Pop superstarTaylor Swifthas once again made chart history with her hit single“Opalite”climbing to thetop of theBillboard Hot 100in the week ending February 23, 2026. It’s her14th No. 1 song— extending her record as one of the most dominant artists on the chart and tying her withRihannafor the third‑most No. 1 hits of all time, behind onlyThe BeatlesandMariah Carey.
The achievement highlights Swift’s remarkable staying power in the music industry and underscores the commercial success of her latest albumThe Life of a Showgirl, from which“Opalite”is the second chart‑topper after“The Fate of Ophelia.”Despite“Opalite”debuting previously lower on the chart, strategic promotion, growing fan support and strong sales and streaming numbers pushed it to the summit weeks after its release.
This milestone also speaks to Swift’s influence across decades and generations: nine of her 14 Hot 100 No. 1s have come in the 2020s alone — the most of any artist so far this decade — proving her continued relevance in a changing musical landscape. With“Opalite”topping the chart, Swift continues to build on a legacy of chart dominance and cultural impact unmatched by most contemporary artists.
