This ranking for Germany, dated 26 April 2026, reflects the popularity of the most listened-to and best-selling current and new singles over a week. It therefore provides the most representative information possible

Combined German Music Charts: Airplay and Downloads Converge (April 20-26, 2026)

This comprehensive analysis delves into the combined German music charts, integrating data from radio airplay and iTunes downloads for the week of April 20th to April 26th, 2026. By examining which tracks resonate most strongly on both airwaves and through digital purchases, we gain a holistic understanding of the week’s biggest musical successes and emerging trends.

👑 Chart Stability and the Power of Enduring Hits

The top of the combined chart reflects a solid week for established hits, with BEBE REXHA‘s « New Religion » holding firm at number one for its seventh consecutive week. This signifies its consistent impact across both radio playlists and download charts. ALEX WARREN‘s « Fever Dream » and TAYLOR SWIFT‘s « The Fate Of Ophelia » also demonstrate remarkable staying power, occupying the second and third positions respectively, highlighting their widespread appeal.

TAYLOR SWIFT‘s dominance continues with « Opalite » holding strong at number four, showcasing her significant presence on both fronts. RAYE‘s « Where Is My Husband! » maintains its high ranking at number five, a testament to its success in both airplay and downloads. BRUNO MARS‘ « I Just Might » is also a consistent performer, sitting at number six. The robust performance of BTS‘s « Swim » at number seven indicates a powerful and dedicated fanbase driving downloads and ensuring radio rotation.

🌟 Emerging Artists and Chart Climbers

This week’s chart also highlights the rise of strong performers and notable climbers. HARRY STYLES‘ « American Girls » moves up to number eight, demonstrating a growing download momentum. KATO & JON‘s « Turn The Lights Off » holds its position at number nine, a steady performer across both metrics. HUNTR/X‘s « Golden » rounds out the top 10, showing consistent download activity.

The sustained popularity of DERMOT KENNEDY‘s « Funeral » at number 11 and HOLLY HUMBERSTONE‘s « To Love Somebody » at number 12 underscore their strong performances in both airplay and downloads. A significant debut comes from OLIVIA RODRIGO with « Drop Dead » entering the top 20 at number 13, indicating immediate strong download interest that is translating into early airplay. MICHAEL SCHULTE‘s « 5AM » remains a strong contender at number 14, a consistent performer across radio and digital sales.

🚀 A Surge of New Entries and Dynamic Movements

The combined chart reflects the impact of new releases and dynamic chart movements. TEDDY SWIMS‘ « Mr. Know It All » makes a significant leap to number 15, showing strong growth in both airplay and downloads. OLIVIA DEAN‘s « Man I Need » and DJO‘s « End Of Beginning » continue to chart well at 16 and 17 respectively, demonstrating their sustained impact.

The collaboration between DAVID GUETTA, TEDDY SWIMS & TONES AND I on « Gone Gone Gone » climbs to number 18, highlighting its broad appeal. MARK FORSTER‘s « Ein Lied » and SIENNA SPIRO‘s « Die On This Hill » show their continued presence in the top 20. ROBIN SCHULZ‘s « Embers » also demonstrates strong continued performance at number 21.

The chart also welcomes a significant new entry in MADONNA‘s « I Feel So Free, » which debuts at number 28, indicating substantial initial download interest that will likely translate into increased airplay. JOSH FAWAZ‘s « Like A Prayer » also makes a notable jump to number 29, a clear sign of its growing popularity across both platforms.

✨ Genre Diversity and Emerging German Talent

The combined chart showcases a diverse range of genres and a strong showing from German artists. FRIDA GOLD enters the top 30 at number 31 with « Einfach Weil Ich’s Liebe (Mi Piace), » indicating a strong reception for their new music. CÉLINE DION‘s « Dansons » debuts at number 36, highlighting her enduring appeal.

TOBEE‘s « Mon Amour (So Lang Ich Noch Luft In Meiner Lunge Hab) » makes a strong debut at number 39, showcasing the popularity of German Schlager. UNHEILIG and LANA DEL REY enter the chart at numbers 41 and 42 respectively with their new releases, « Deine Liebe » and « First Light. » JOHANNES OERDING and MARK FORSTER also debut with new tracks, « Langsam » and « Neuer Tag, » at numbers 44 and 45, demonstrating the ongoing success of contemporary German pop artists.

The presence of artists like DIE TOTEN HOSEN at number 25 and KAMRAD at number 30 underscores the strength of established German rock and pop acts. The inclusion of electronic artists like ALLE FARBEN, GORDO & REINIER ZONNEVELD, and OLIVER HELDENS reflects the continued popularity of dance music.

This combined chart analysis reveals a vibrant and multifaceted German music market, where global hits and enduring favorites coexist with a strong influx of new music, particularly from German artists, demonstrating a dynamic interplay between radio airplay and direct consumer downloads.