Ben
| "Ben" | |
|---|---|
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| Major Hit Song by Michael Jackson | |
| from the album Michael (soundtrack) | |
| Main Artist | Michael Jackson |
| First Charted | Week 118 |
| Last Charted | Week 144 |
| Rank | 124 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 179 |
| Weeks | 13 |
| Peak | 1⁵ |
| Certification | 5x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
Ben is a King Warz Charts major hit song by Michael Jackson. The song debuted on the charts at #5 during Week 118. It reached its highest peak of #3 during Week 119.
Chart Summary
Nothing about 'Ben' happened quickly. It debuted at #5 in Week 118, spent 19 weeks working its way up, and finally held #1 for 5 straight weeks, from Week 137 to Week 141. It has spent 13 total weeks on the charts. That 5-week stay is the fifth-longest consecutive #1 run in chart history, and Michael Jackson's only #1 run to date. Along the way it became Michael Jackson's first #1 song. It stands as the 57th song ever to top the King Warz Charts and the eighth official #1 of 2026.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 268, in Week 138 at #1 while holding its position. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 121, jumping from #51 to #10. The song's longest consecutive run lasted 8 weeks, from Week 137 to Week 144. The song maintained a top-10 presence for 7 consecutive weeks. It has re-entered the chart twice, returning in Week 137 at #1. More than half of its chart life has been spent inside the top 10. Its records reach past single weeks: it sold 450 units in May 2026, the seventh-biggest month in chart history, behind only Teardrops's 674 in November 2024, and it finished May 2026 as the biggest song of the month.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 203rd by total weeks and 108th by total points. The track has accumulated 1,002 total units over its chart life. Chart activity draws 36% from raw streams and 64% from chart points.
During 2025, the track appeared 2 times, peaking at #3, averaging #4, earning 291 points, with the biggest points week in Week 118 (151 points). 2026 to date has brought 11 weeks, peaking at #1, averaging #13, earning 1,788 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 138, and it has sold 830 units so far, currently sitting 16th on the year-end chart. The song's average position shifted from #4 in 2025 to #13 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song spent 5 weeks at #1, qualifying as a major hit.
- The song is Michael Jackson's first-ever #1 hit on the King Warz Charts.
- It is the 57th song ever to top the chart, and the eighth official #1 of 2026.
- The song spent 77% of its chart life in the top 10.
- The song has a tentative 2026 year-end placement pending.
- The song has re-entered the chart 2 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 5x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
- The song topped the month-end chart in May 2026.
- Its May 2026 performance ranks #7 among the biggest chart months of all time (450 units).
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | December 21, 2025 (Week 119) | 100 | 890 days |
| Platinum | January 9, 2026 (Week 122) | 200 | 909 days |
| 2× Platinum | May 1, 2026 (Week 138) | 400 | 1,021 days |
| 3× Platinum | May 15, 2026 (Week 140) | 600 | 1,035 days |
| 4× Platinum | May 29, 2026 (Week 142) | 800 | 1,049 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on July 15, 2023 (Week 42).
- Biggest listening day: May 6, 2026 (11 plays).
- Reached 100 plays on May 6, 2026 (Week 138).
- 177 total plays across 81 different days.
Variants
There are 2 variants of the song that are eligible for charting:
| Variant | Album | Plays | Weeks charted | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben | — | 122 | 8 | 1 |
| Ben - Live | Michael (soundtrack) | 57 | 5 | 1 |
All variants have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | Week 118 | NEW | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 5 | - | 1 | 151 | 15 | 5 |
| December 25, 2025 | Week 119 | ▲2 | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 3 | 5 | 2 | 140 | 11 | 3 |
| January 1, 2026 | Week 120 | ▼48 | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 51 | 3 | 3 | 72 | 2 | 3 |
| January 8, 2026 | Week 121 | ▲41 | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 10 | 51 | 4 | 96 | 7 | 3 |
| March 12, 2026 | Week 130 | RE | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 34 | - | 5 | 89 | 6 | 3 |
| April 30, 2026 | Week 137 | RE | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 1 | - | 6 | 201 | 19 | 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | Week 138 | = | Ben - Live (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 1 | 1 | 7 | 268 | 23 | 1² |
| May 14, 2026 | Week 139 | = | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 1 | 1 | 8 | 244 | 16 | 1³ |
| May 21, 2026 | Week 140 | = | Ben - Live (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 1 | 1 | 9 | 208 | 13 | 1⁴ |
| May 28, 2026 | Week 141 | = | Ben - Live (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 1 | 1 | 10 | 238 | 18 | 1⁵ |
| June 4, 2026 | Week 142 | ▼3 | Ben - Live (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 4 | 1 | 11 | 152 | 9 | 1⁵ |
| June 11, 2026 | Week 143 | ▲1 | Ben (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 3 | 4 | 12 | 144 | 9 | 1⁵ |
| June 18, 2026 | Week 144 | ▼31 | Ben - Live (Michael Jackson) | Michael Jackson | 34 | 3 | 13 | 76 | 4 | 1⁵ |
Year End Chart Appearances
| Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 11 | 830 | 150 | 1 | 5 |
Note: The 2026 year-end position is tentative and subject to change as the year has not concluded.
Month End Chart Appearances
The song has appeared on 4 month-end charts.
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 2026 | 17 | 3 | 182 | 20 | 3 | — |
| May | 2026 | 1 | 5 | 450 | 75 | 1 | 5 |
| January | 2026 | 39 | 2 | 91 | 15 | 10 | — |
| December | 2025 | 16 | 2 | 170 | 28 | 3 | — |