YOUTUBE LOST COUNT: The U.S. Billboard Chart Will No Longer Include YouTube Stream Numbers
In a major shift for how music popularity is measured in the United States, YouTube has announced that its streaming data will no longer be included on the U.S. Billboard charts beginning January 16, 2026. This marks the end of a partnership that has shaped chart rankings for more than a decade — and could have far-reaching effects on artists and the industry.YouTube says it is...


