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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” returns to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week, passing “Anti-Hero” as her longest chart-topping hit. The song took in 18.3-million streams, 60.7-million radio impressions, and 30-thousand units sold in the latest tracking week.
Taylor Swift has once again reshaped the record books. Her hit single “The Fate of Ophelia” has climbed back to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, securing its ninth week at the top and officially surpassing “Anti-Hero” as the longest-running chart-topping song of her career.
The return to the summit underscores the song’s remarkable staying power in an increasingly competitive music landscape. In its latest tracking week, “The Fate of Ophelia” pulled in an impressive 18.3 million streams, amassed 60.7 million radio impressions, and logged 30,000 units sold, proving its dominance across every major metric that fuels the Hot 100.
Originally praised for its haunting storytelling and cinematic production, the track has evolved into a cultural moment rather than a fleeting hit. Its renewed surge highlights Taylor Swift’s rare ability to maintain momentum long after a song’s initial release, driven by both organic fan engagement and strong radio support.
With this milestone, Swift further solidifies her position as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Few musicians can claim to outdo their own biggest successes, yet she continues to do exactly that—setting new personal bests while redefining what longevity looks like on the charts.
As “The Fate of Ophelia” continues its reign, the achievement signals more than just another week at No. 1. It marks a defining chapter in Swift’s career—one that reinforces her enduring impact on popular music and raises the question of just how high she can continue to climb.