Hot 100 methodology

The Billboard Hot 100 ranks the top songs in the United States based on a combination of factors, primarily digital sales, streaming data, and radio airplay. Each week, data from music downloads, online streaming platforms, and radio stations are collected and weighted to reflect a song’s popularity. These metrics are then compiled into a single, weighted score that determines the song’s position on the chart. The methodology aims to provide a comprehensive view of which songs are most popular in the country at that moment, integrating various ways people listen to and purchase music.