The race for the biggest Spotify debuts of 2026 is heating up, with BTS currently holding the strongest opening of the year.
According to Global Spotify chart data, BTS’ comeback single “SWIM” remains the biggest song debut of 2026 so far, with an impressive 14.64 million streams on the first day. Drake follows at No. 2 with “Make Them Cry,” which opened with 13.21 million streams, while Harry Styles rounds out the top three with “Aperture” on 12.47 million streams.
BTS also secured several entries on the chart, with “Body to Body” debuting with 11.18 million streams and “Hooligan” opening at 8.73 million. The group’s blockbuster comeback has dominated streaming conversations throughout the year, with ARIRANG reportedly generated more than 100 million streams globally in its first day.
Olivia Rodrigo lands two songs in the top 15, with “drop dead” opening at 10.7 million streams and “hate that i made you love me” debuting with 8.78 million.
The current top 15 global Spotify debuts of 2026 are:
1. SWIMMING — 14.64M
2. Make Them Cry — 13.21 million
3. Aperture — 12.47M
4. Body to Body — 11.18M
5. Pond — 10.92M
6. Ran to Atlanta — 10.89M
7. Whisper My Name — 10.72M
8. drop dead — 10.7M
9. stupid song — 10.1M
10. Janice STFU — 9.58M
11. National Tax — 9.34M
12. hate that I made you love me — 8.78M
13. I Knew It, I Knew You – 8.77M
14. Hooligan — 8.73M
15. Shabang — 8.51M
With several big releases still expected this year, the battle for 2026’s biggest streaming debut is far from over.
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