English singer-songwriter Harry Styles has achieved remarkable international acclaim with his latest single, American Girls. The track has debuted at number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, marking a significant milestone in his career. This success represents Styles’ third number-one on the Global 200 and his second atop the Global Excl. U.S. chart.
Previously, Styles reached the summit of the Global 200 with Aperture in February 2026 (one week) and As It Was in 2022, which held the top position for an impressive fifteen weeks. His first number-one on the Global Excl. U.S. chart was also As It Was, where it remained for thirteen weeks.
Both American Girls and Aperture are tracks from Styles’ latest album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., which has itself debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album’s strong reception further consolidates Styles’ status as a global music phenomenon and demonstrates the continuing reach of his artistry beyond the English-speaking world.
Chart Mechanics and Metrics
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, launched in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales data from over 200 territories. The Global 200 includes worldwide data, while the Global Excl. U.S. focuses solely on streams and sales outside the United States. Rankings are calculated using a weighted formula that incorporates subscription and ad-supported streams, video streams, and digital sales.
In its debut week, American Girls accumulated 50.9 million streams and sold 3,000 units, underscoring Styles’ continuing global influence.
Global 200 – Top 5 (Week Ending 17 March 2026)
| Rank | Song | Artist | Streams (Million) | Sales (Units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Girls | Harry Styles | 50.9 | 3,000 |
| 2 | Stateside | PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson | 42.3 | 2,500 |
| 3 | Risk It All | Bruno Mars | 38.7 | 2,200 |
| 4 | Man I Need | Olivia Dean | 36.1 | 1,800 |
| 5 | DtMF | Bad Bunny | 34.9 | 1,500 |
Global Excl. U.S. – Top 5 (Week Ending 17 March 2026)
| Rank | Song | Artist | Streams (Million) | Sales (Units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Girls | Harry Styles | 30.6 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Stateside | PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson | 28.2 | 900 |
| 3 | DtMF | Bad Bunny | 26.5 | 850 |
| 4 | The Fate of Ophelia | Taylor Swift | 25.8 | 800 |
| 5 | Man I Need | Olivia Dean | 25.0 | 780 |
All chart data is verified by Luminate, which removes any anomalous or suspicious entries before publication. The latest chart update is scheduled for 17 March 2026.
The overwhelming success of American Girls not only reinforces Styles’ international popularity but also exemplifies his ability to connect with a diverse, global audience. His current trajectory establishes him as more than a singer; he is a defining trendsetter in today’s global music landscape.