Wildflower: Breaking Records and Dominating Global Charts
The track Wildflower has emerged as a commercial powerhouse, demonstrating remarkable longevity and resilience across global music charts. Initially released as a non-single, the song's organic growth through streaming platforms eventually propelled it to become one of the most successful female solo performances in chart history.
Key Facts
- Longest-charting female solo song in Billboard Hot 100 history with 72 weeks.
- Surpassed SZA's "Snooze" (70 weeks) for the all-time female solo record.
- Achieved quintuple platinum certification in Australia.
- Ranked as the 10th most-streamed song worldwide on Spotify.
- Spent over a year on multiple Billboard Rock and Alternative charts.
United States Chart Dominance
In the United States, "Wildflower" made an impressive debut on the Billboard Hot 100 (the primary chart measuring song popularity in the US) at number 17 on June 1, 2024. Despite not being an official single at the time, consistent streaming numbers allowed the track to climb the charts steadily over several months.
The song was officially released as the fourth single on March 4, 2025. With a total chart run of 72 weeks, it became the artist's longest-charting song, overtaking "Birds of a Feather," which remained on the chart for 67 weeks. More significantly, it set a new historical record as the longest-charting female solo song on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the previous record of 70 weeks held by SZA's "Snooze."
Beyond the main pop charts, "Wildflower" maintained a presence for over a year on several specialized Billboard charts, including Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Rock Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, Rock Streaming Songs, and Alternative Streaming Songs.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]International Success and Certifications
The song's appeal extended far beyond North America, finding significant success in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
In the UK, "Wildflower" debuted at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending July 31, 2024. It showed impressive endurance, entering the top ten at number seven during its 17th week (ending November 20, 2024) and remaining on the chart for a total of 43 weeks.
Oceania also showed strong support for the track. In Australia, the song peaked at number 14 and stayed on the charts for 45 weeks. In New Zealand, it peaked at number 11 with a total chart run of 55 weeks.
Certification Summary
The commercial success of "Wildflower" is further evidenced by its high sales and streaming certifications across multiple territories.
| Region | Certification | Peak Position | Chart Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Quadruple Platinum | 17 | 72 Weeks |
| Australia | Quintuple Platinum | 14 | 45 Weeks |
| Canada | Quadruple Platinum | N/A | N/A |
| New Zealand | Triple Platinum | 11 | 55 Weeks |
| United Kingdom | Double Platinum | 7 | 43 Weeks |
Global Streaming Performance
Streaming data highlights the song's massive global reach. On Spotify, "Wildflower" secured a position as the tenth most-streamed song worldwide. Its growth on Apple Music was particularly notable; in 2025, it was the ninth most-streamed song globally, marking a jump of 50 positions compared to its 2024 ranking.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Frequently Asked Questions
What record did "Wildflower" break on the Billboard Hot 100?
It became the longest-charting female solo song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 72 weeks and surpassing SZA's "Snooze," which had 70 weeks.
When was "Wildflower" officially released as a single?
Although it debuted on the charts in June 2024, it was officially released as the fourth single on March 4, 2025.
How did the song perform in the United Kingdom?
The song debuted at number 50, eventually peaking at number seven during its 17th week on the chart, with a total run of 43 weeks.
Which country gave the song the highest certification?
Australia provided the highest certification, awarding the song quintuple platinum status.
How did its Apple Music ranking change between 2024 and 2025?
The song jumped 50 positions to become the ninth most-streamed song globally on Apple Music in 2025.