I Look to You
| "I Look to You" | |
|---|---|
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| Top 20 Hit Song by Whitney Houston | |
| from the album I Look To You | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston |
| First Charted | Week 49 |
| Last Charted | Week 128 |
| Rank | 328 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 176 |
| Weeks | 12 |
| Peak | 18 |
| Certification | 2x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
I Look to You is a King Warz Charts top-20 hit song by Whitney Houston. The song debuted on the charts at #58 during Week 49. It reached its highest peak of #18 during Week 53.
As of July 2026, it is certified 2x Platinum.
Chart Summary
'I Look to You' by Whitney Houston debuted at #58 in Week 49 and peaked at #18 in Week 53. The song has drifted on and off the chart since, including the better part of a year away before a return in Week 81, and it has spent 12 total weeks on the charts. Along the way it became Whitney Houston's 26th top-20 hit.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 80, in Week 104 at #21 in a re-entry week. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 53, jumping from #60 to #18. The song has recorded 8 re-entries, with gaps of 2 to 27 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 52, and the most recent in Week 128; the strongest return came in Week 104, back in at #21.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 237th by total weeks and 277th by total points. The track has accumulated 565 total units over its chart life. Chart activity draws 62% from raw streams and 38% from chart points.
In 2024, the song charted 3 times, peaking at #18, averaging #45, earning 109 points, with the biggest points week in Week 53 (56 points). Its biggest year came in 2025, with 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #21, averaging #45, earning 512 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 104. So far, 2026 has brought 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #28, averaging #36, earning 150 points, with the biggest points week in Week 124 (77 points). The song's average position improved from #45 in 2024 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 | March 17, 2025 (Week 79) | 100 | 731 days |
| Platinum | June 27, 2025 (Week 94) | 200 | 833 days |
| 2× Platinum | November 14, 2025 (Week 114) | 400 | 973 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on March 17, 2023 (Week 33).
- Reached 100 plays on September 12, 2025 (Week 105).
- 176 total plays across 163 different days.
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Week 49 | NEW | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 58 | - | 1 | 27 | 2 | 58 |
| August 22, 2024 | Week 52 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 60 | - | 2 | 26 | 2 | 58 |
| September 5, 2024 | Week 53 | ▲42 | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 18 | 60 | 3 | 56 | 5 | 18 |
| April 3, 2025 | Week 81 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 58 | - | 4 | 78 | 5 | 18 |
| June 26, 2025 | Week 93 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 38 | - | 5 | 77 | 4 | 18 |
| August 14, 2025 | Week 100 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 57 | - | 6 | 67 | 4 | 18 |
| September 11, 2025 | Week 104 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 21 | - | 7 | 80 | 6 | 18 |
| September 18, 2025 | Week 105 | ▼8 | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 29 | 21 | 8 | 76 | 6 | 18 |
| September 25, 2025 | Week 106 | ▼30 | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 59 | 29 | 9 | 64 | 4 | 18 |
| November 20, 2025 | Week 114 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 50 | - | 10 | 70 | 4 | 18 |
| January 29, 2026 | Week 124 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 28 | - | 11 | 77 | 5 | 18 |
| February 26, 2026 | Week 128 | RE | I Look to You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 43 | - | 12 | 73 | 5 | 18 |
Year End Chart Appearances
| Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95 | 2 | 81 | 25 | 34 | — |
Note: The 2026 year-end position is tentative and subject to change as the year has not concluded.
Month End Chart Appearances
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 2025 | 27 | 3 | 108 | 17 | 21 | — |