I Wanna Dance with Somebody
| "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" | |
|---|---|
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| Charted Song by Whitney Houston | |
| from the album Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances, Whitney and The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston |
| First Charted | Week 8 |
| Last Charted | Week 120 |
| Rank | 378 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 185 |
| Weeks | 11 |
| Peak | 26 |
| Certification | 2x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a King Warz Charts charted song by Whitney Houston. The song debuted on the charts at #60 during Week 8. It reached its highest peak of #26 during Week 43.
As of July 2026, it is certified 2x Platinum.
Chart Summary
'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' by Whitney Houston debuted at #60 in Week 8 and peaked at #26 in Week 43. The song has drifted on and off the chart since, including the better part of a year away before a return in Week 84, and it has spent 11 total weeks on the charts.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 91, in Week 84 at #31 in a re-entry week. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 9, jumping from #60 to #38. The song has recorded 8 re-entries, with gaps of 4 to 26 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 14, and the most recent in Week 120; the strongest return came in Week 43, back in at #26.
Out of 963 charting songs, it stands 256th by weeks charted and 355th by total points accumulated. The track has accumulated 552 total units over its chart life. The song's chart presence is driven 67% by raw streams and 33% by chart points.
In 2022, the song charted 3 times, peaking at #38, averaging #49, earning 121 points, with the biggest points week in Week 9 (54 points). 2023 brought 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #26, averaging #42, earning 82 points, with the biggest points week in Week 43 (49 points). In 2024, the song charted 3 times, peaking at #30, averaging #48, earning 114 points, with the biggest points week in Week 57 (46 points). Its biggest year came in 2025, with 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #31, averaging #40, earning 156 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 84. So far, 2026 has brought 1 week on the chart, peaking at #36, earning 75 points. The song's average position improved from #49 in 2022 to #36 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 8 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 2x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | April 11, 2023 (Week 35) | 100 | 899 days |
| Platinum | June 12, 2024 (Week 51) | 200 | 1,327 days |
| 2× Platinum | August 16, 2025 (Week 101) | 400 | 1,757 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on October 24, 2020 (Week 1).
- Reached 100 plays on May 19, 2025 (Week 88).
- 185 total plays across 168 different days.
Variants
There are 3 variants of the song that are eligible for charting:
| Variant | Album | Plays | Weeks charted | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Wanna Dance with Somebody | Whitney | 169 | 11 | 26 |
| I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Durban | The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | 13 | — | — |
| I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Live 1989 | Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances | 3 | — | — |
Of these, 1 variant has appeared on the charts.
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2022 | Week 8 | NEW | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 60 | - | 1 | 22 | 2 | 60 |
| March 3, 2022 | Week 9 | ▲22 | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 38 | 60 | 2 | 54 | 5 | 38 |
| April 21, 2022 | Week 14 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 49 | - | 3 | 45 | 3 | 38 |
| January 26, 2023 | Week 29 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 57 | - | 4 | 33 | 2 | 38 |
| August 3, 2023 | Week 43 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 26 | - | 5 | 49 | 4 | 26 |
| May 23, 2024 | Week 50 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 30 | - | 6 | 40 | 3 | 26 |
| September 26, 2024 | Week 56 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 59 | - | 7 | 28 | 2 | 26 |
| October 10, 2024 | Week 57 | ▲5 | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 54 | 59 | 8 | 46 | 4 | 26 |
| April 24, 2025 | Week 84 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 31 | - | 9 | 91 | 5 | 26 |
| July 31, 2025 | Week 98 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 49 | - | 10 | 65 | 3 | 26 |
| January 1, 2026 | Week 120 | RE | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 36 | - | 11 | 75 | 4 | 26 |
Month End Chart Appearances
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2024 | 40 | 1 | 37 | 3 | 30 | — |