PPL Most Played charts

Discover the music that captivates audiences across the UK.

PPL’s Most Played charts offer a unique snapshot of the music and artists cutting through and achieving success on the airwaves.

PPL’s Most Played Artist and Track charts

Our annual Most Played Artist and Track charts spotlight the songs and performers capturing the nation’s attention year after year. They are compiled using information we collect on recorded music broadcast on radio, TV or played in public spaces such as shops, bars, restaurants, gyms and offices.

PPL’s Most Played Artist Chart 2024

01

Dua Lipa

Taylor Swift - TAS Rights Management

02

Taylor Swift

Ed Sheeran

03

Ed Sheeran

04

David Guetta

05

Coldplay

Calvin Harris

06

Calvin Harris

Ariana Grande credit Katia Temkin

07

Ariana Grande

Elton John credit Peggy Sirota

08

Elton John

Becky Hill credit Sam Neill

09

Becky Hill

10

Harry Styles

PPL’s Most Played Track Chart 2024

Noah Kahan

01

Stick Season

Noah Kahan

Teddy Swims credit Lee Morgan

02

Lose Control

Teddy Swims

Benson Boone

03

Beautiful Things

Benson Boone

04

Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)

Dasha

Myles Smith credit Mark Hilton

05

Stargazing

Myles Smith

Dua Lipa

06

Houdini

Dua Lipa

Shaboozey

07

A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Shaboozey

Sabrina Carpenter credit Bryce Anderson

08

Espresso

Sabrina Carpenter

Hozier - credit Julia Johnson

09

Too Sweet

Hozier

10

Feelslikeimfallinginlove

Coldplay

More PPL Most Played charts

We also release themed charts to celebrate music milestones, mark special occasions and reflect notable trends in UK music. These charts, compiled using data we collect on recorded music broadcast on radio and TV, offer a closer look at the musical landscape.

Some of our recent PPL Most Played charts are:

Looking for older charts?

We have charts and data from over 15 years for both artists and tracks.

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