Your new daily compass to detect rising hits, before they break
Shazam is stepping into the spotlight of trend forecasting with the launch of its Global Viral Charts — a new set of rankings updated daily to spotlight the most Shazamed tracks gaining momentum worldwide. Whether a track is blowing up on TikTok, featured in a Netflix series, or resurfacing from a deep-cut playlist, Shazam’s charts aim to capture cultural buzz as it happens.
What Are the Global Viral Charts?
Shazam’s Global Viral Charts include:
- A Global Top 50 showing the fastest-rising tracks globally
- 42 individual country charts, offering localized insight
- Daily updates, based on real-time user search activity
By surfacing emerging tracks — not just the most played, but the most searched — Shazam taps directly into listener curiosity and discovery behavior.
Why It Matters for Music Professionals
For artists, managers, labels and marketers, the Global Viral Charts are more than just a ranking — they’re an early warning system.
These charts can help you:
- Spot viral growth early before a song explodes on streaming platforms
- Track geo-specific buzz to adapt your promo and touring strategy
- Measure fan engagement based on natural discovery, not paid reach
- Identify sleeper hits or tracks gaining unexpected momentum
In short: it’s a new layer of market intelligence powered by pure listener intent.
A Strategic Move from Shazam (and Apple)
This release signals a bigger ambition from Shazam — and Apple — to play a central role in music discovery. As platforms like TikTok and Spotify increasingly influence the charts, Shazam is carving out its own space as a neutral, data-driven reflection of what listeners actively seek out.
Combined with Apple Music’s ecosystem, this could reshape how the industry tracks and responds to cultural trends.
Key Takeaway
Shazam’s Global Viral Charts are not just a tool for fans — they’re a strategic asset for industry professionals looking to anticipate the next wave of hits.
Whether you’re scouting talent, planning a campaign, or watching the charts for your own release, this new feature gives you direct access to the global pulse of music discovery.
