Last Updated: August 2026
Source: Official YouTube music videos and publicly visible YouTube view counts. Rankings are updated regularly as new records are set.
Reaching 100 million views on YouTube is one of the biggest milestones for any music video. This regularly updated ranking features the fastest songs to reach 100 million views on YouTube, based on official music videos and publicly available data. Explore the latest records, artists, time taken to reach 100 million views, and direct links to each official music video.
Top 30 Fastest Songs to 100 Million Views
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How Rankings Are Measured
This list ranks music videos based strictly on the time elapsed from their premiere on YouTube to the exact moment they crossed 100,000,000 organic views. YouTube’s algorithm filters out bot traffic and paid ad views, meaning these milestones represent genuine, record-breaking audience engagement.
Top 10 Songs Breakdown
Here is the detailed editorial analysis of the most iconic music releases that captivated millions of fans worldwide and shattered the 100-million view mark at record speed.
1. “Butter” – BTS
Holding the absolute record for the fastest climb in YouTube history, BTS’s “Butter” achieved the 100-million milestone in a mind-boggling 20 hours and 55 minutes. The smooth English pop track capitalized on a massive global fan push, breaking previous records set by the group itself. Its slick choreography and summer pop aesthetic created an instant viral movement across all social media platforms.
- Time to 100M: 20 hours, 55 minutes
- Artist: BTS
- Release Category: Global Pop
2. “Dynamite” – BTS
As BTS’s inaugural full-English single, “Dynamite” was a monumental cultural crossover event. The upbeat disco-pop release provided an uplifting anthem during global lockdowns, becoming the first video in YouTube history to officially cross the 100-million view threshold in under 24 hours (23 hours and 25 minutes).
- Time to 100M: 23 hours, 25 minutes
- Artist: BTS
- Release Category: Global Pop
3. “How You Like That” – BLACKPINK
A defining release in modern pop, “How You Like That” hit 100 million views in just 1 day and 10 hours. Its iconic beat drop, powerful choreography, and memorable hook made it an instant staple for dance covers, driving heavy repeat viewership and dominating trending lists across continents.
- Time to 100M: 1 day, 10 hours
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Release Category: K-Pop
4. “Pink Venom” – BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK returned with thunderous force in “Pink Venom,” matching the 1 day and 10-hour sprint to 100 million views. Combining traditional Korean instrumentation (geomungo) with aggressive modern hip-hop production, the video’s high-fashion visual set pieces mobilized millions of BLINKs around the globe.
- Time to 100M: 1 day, 10 hours
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Release Category: K-Pop / Hip-Hop
5. “Boy With Luv” ft. Halsey – BTS
Featuring American singer Halsey, “Boy With Luv” served as a monumental milestone for BTS, crossing 100 million views in 1 day and 14 hours. The infectious funk-pop track bridged Korean and English lyrics seamlessly, opening doors to massive international radio coverage and expanding their streaming records.
- Time to 100M: 1 day, 14 hours
- Artist: BTS ft. Halsey
- Release Category: Global Pop
6. “Ice Cream” ft. Selena Gomez – BLACKPINK
This vibrant, pastel-themed collaboration between BLACKPINK and Western pop icon Selena Gomez brought together two massive international fan bases. Hitting 100 million views in 1 day and 17 hours, the release demonstrated the massive streaming potential created when K-Pop and Western pop powerhouses unite.
- Time to 100M: 1 day, 17 hours
- Artist: BLACKPINK ft. Selena Gomez
- Release Category: Global Pop
7. “Lalisa” – LISA
Proving the colossal individual reach of BLACKPINK’s members, LISA’s solo debut “Lalisa” flew past 100 million views in exactly 2 days. Incorporating elements of her Thai heritage into the high-energy rap track, LISA set the benchmark for solo artist velocity on the platform.
- Time to 100M: 2 days
- Artist: LISA
- Release Category: Solo K-Pop / Hip-Hop
8. “Permission to Dance” – BTS
Co-written by Ed Sheeran, this bright, positive anthem reached 100 million views in 2 days and 2 hours. The music video was widely praised for including international sign language in its choreography and delivering a message of global hope, expanding BTS’s footprint in record-breaking lists.
- Time to 100M: 2 days, 2 hours
- Artist: BTS
- Release Category: Global Pop
9. “Life Goes On” – BTS
Departing from their high-tempo dance numbers, “Life Goes On” delivered a reflective, acoustic-driven message during challenging global times. The intimate, band-directed music video matched the speed of “Permission to Dance,” crossing the milestone in 2 days and 2 hours, showing that emotional connection drives just as much engagement as massive choreography setups.
- Time to 100M: 2 days, 2 hours
- Artist: BTS
- Release Category: Acoustic / Ballad
10. “Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK
Rounding out the top 10 is BLACKPINK’s explosive brass-heavy anthem “Kill This Love,” which hit the 100-million mark in 2 days and 14 hours. The aggressive styling, iconic military marching band aesthetic, and fierce choreography set a new standard for K-Pop girl groups upon its release.
- Time to 100M: 2 days, 14 hours
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Release Category: K-Pop
Key Streaming Takeaways
- K-Pop Supremacy: BTS and BLACKPINK (including Lisa’s solo track) account for all 10 of the top 10 positions, highlighting the unparalleled organizational power of their global fan communities.
- Indian Streaming Growth: The surge of digital consumption in India is highly visible further down the chart. Indian artists like B Praak (Filhaal2 Mohabbat at 2 days 22 hours) and Guru Randhawa (Nain Bengali at 3 days) are rapidly closing the gap, proving that India is one of the world’s most dominant music streaming markets on YouTube.
- The Sub-24 Hour Threshold: Only two music videos in history (“Butter” and “Dynamite”) have successfully surpassed 100 million organic views in under 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest song to reach 100 million views on YouTube?
BTS holds the absolute record with “Butter,” which amassed 100 million official views in just 20 hours and 55 minutes.
Which Indian song reached 100 million views the fastest?
B Praak’s “Filhaal2 Mohabbat” (featuring Akshay Kumar and Nupur Sanon) is incredibly fast, reaching the 100 million milestone in just 2 days and 22 hours, placing it just outside the global top 10.
How are the fastest 100 million YouTube rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on the official upload of each music video. The time is measured from the public release until the video reaches 100 million official YouTube views. Rankings are updated periodically using publicly available YouTube data.
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Conclusion
The race to 100 million views represents the ultimate test of viral momentum. While K-Pop pioneers BTS and BLACKPINK maintain an iron grip on the top 10, the rapid ascent of Indian regional hits like “Filhaal2 Mohabbat” and “Nain Bengali” into the top 30 proves that global streaming demographics are evolving. Stay connected with SONGRAY for ongoing coverage of music charts, view counts, and historic streaming milestones as they happen.
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