I Will Always Love You
| "I Will Always Love You" | |
|---|---|
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| Top 5 Hit Song by Whitney Houston | |
| from the album The Bodyguard, I Wish You Love: More From The Bodyguard and The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston |
| First Charted | Week 20 |
| Last Charted | Week 138 |
| Rank | 94 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 252 |
| Weeks | 32 |
| Peak | 3 |
| Certification | 6x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
I Will Always Love You is a King Warz Charts top-5 hit song from The Bodyguard soundtrack album.
As of July 2026, it is certified 6x Platinum.
Chart Summary
'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston has charted in several distinct waves. The song debuted at #40 in Week 20 and peaked at #3 in Week 23, later spent the better part of a year off the chart entirely, and returned in Week 97. Across all of its runs it has spent 32 total weeks on the charts. Along the way it became Whitney Houston's eighth top-5 hit.
Its biggest week by points came in Week 23, pulling 210 points at #3 after climbing 18 places. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 21, jumping from #40 to #11. The song's longest consecutive run lasted 7 weeks, from Week 30 to Week 36. The song has recorded 13 re-entries, with gaps of 1 to 30 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 28, and the most recent in Week 138; the strongest return came in Week 120, back in at #13.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 54th by total weeks and 119th by total points. Over the course of its chart run, the song has earned 1,290 total units. The song's chart presence is driven 39% by raw streams and 61% by chart points.
2022 was its biggest year: 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at #3, averaging #17, earning 691 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 23, and it sold 376 units, finishing 54th on the year-end chart. 2023 brought 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #20, averaging #42, earning 590 points, with the biggest points week in Week 31 (60 points), with 368 units sold, enough for 46th on the year-end chart. In 2024, the song charted 8 times, peaking at #27, averaging #44, earning 383 points, with the biggest points week in Week 62 (84 points), and it sold 209 units, finishing 77th on the year-end chart. During 2025, the track appeared 2 times, peaking at #17, averaging #25, earning 156 points, with the biggest points week in Week 100 (84 points). 2026 to date has brought 2 weeks, peaking at #13, averaging #36, earning 160 points, with the biggest points week in Week 120 (98 points). The song's average position shifted from #17 in 2022 to #36 in 2026.
Trivia
- The song is one of King Warz's favorite Whitney Houston songs. He grew up listening to this song a lot.
- For a short time, this song was classified as a legacy #1 hit. On the original charts prior to the October 17 chart merge, the song held the #1 position. However, between October 17, 2025, and the end of October, it was briefly classified as a top 5 hit. After KING WARZ adjusted the charts again during Week 127 to ensure they were released on Thursday nights instead of Friday nights, the song was reclassified as a #1 hit.
- The song is Whitney's first #1 hit song on the charts
Notable Achievements
- The song has appeared on 3 year-end charts.
- The song has re-entered the chart 13 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 6x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | September 9, 2022 (Week 22) | 100 | 344 days |
| Platinum | October 19, 2022 (Week 23) | 200 | 384 days |
| 2× Platinum | February 10, 2023 (Week 31) | 400 | 498 days |
| 3× Platinum | May 26, 2023 (Week 39) | 600 | 603 days |
| 4× Platinum | May 3, 2024 (Week 50) | 800 | 946 days |
| 5× Platinum | July 13, 2025 (Week 96) | 1,000 | 1,382 days |
| 6× Platinum | January 2, 2026 (Week 121) | 1,200 | 1,555 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on September 30, 2021 (Week 1).
- Reached 100 plays on July 22, 2023 (Week 43).
- Reached 250 plays on May 23, 2026 (Week 141).
- 252 total plays across 203 different days.
Variants
There are 4 variants of the song that are eligible for charting:
| Variant | Album | Plays | Weeks charted | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Will Always Love You | The Bodyguard | 145 | 16 | 13 |
| I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 | I Wish You Love: More From The Bodyguard | 93 | 15 | 3 |
| I Will Always Love You - Durban | The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | 12 | 1 | 44 |
| I Will Always Love You - Johannesburg | — | 2 | — | — |
Of these, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2022 | Week 20 | NEW | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 40 | - | 1 | 45 | 4 | 40 |
| September 8, 2022 | Week 21 | ▲29 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 11 | 40 | 2 | 148 | 14 | 11 |
| September 29, 2022 | Week 22 | ▼10 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 21 | 11 | 3 | 96 | 6 | 11 |
| October 27, 2022 | Week 23 | ▲18 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 3 | 21 | 4 | 210 | 17 | 3 |
| November 17, 2022 | Week 24 | ▼10 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 13 | 3 | 5 | 106 | 6 | 3 |
| December 8, 2022 | Week 25 | ▼3 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 16 | 13 | 6 | 86 | 4 | 3 |
| January 12, 2023 | Week 28 | RE | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 51 | - | 7 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| February 9, 2023 | Week 30 | RE | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 48 | - | 8 | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| February 23, 2023 | Week 31 | ▲23 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 25 | 48 | 9 | 60 | 5 | 3 |
| March 16, 2023 | Week 32 | ▼18 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 43 | 25 | 10 | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| March 30, 2023 | Week 33 | ▼16 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 59 | 43 | 11 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| April 6, 2023 | Week 34 | ▲21 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 38 | 59 | 12 | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| April 20, 2023 | Week 35 | ▼17 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 55 | 38 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| April 27, 2023 | Week 36 | ▲7 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 48 | 55 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| May 25, 2023 | Week 38 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 20 | - | 15 | 60 | 5 | 3 |
| June 8, 2023 | Week 39 | ▼7 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 27 | 20 | 16 | 54 | 4 | 3 |
| July 6, 2023 | Week 41 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 58 | - | 17 | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| July 20, 2023 | Week 42 | ▲14 | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 44 | 58 | 18 | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| August 3, 2023 | Week 43 | ▲22 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 22 | 44 | 19 | 52 | 4 | 3 |
| August 31, 2023 | Week 45 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 46 | - | 20 | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| April 11, 2024 | Week 48 | RE | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 27 | - | 21 | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May 2, 2024 | Week 49 | ▼25 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 52 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| July 11, 2024 | Week 51 | RE | I Will Always Love You - Live 1994 (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 45 | - | 23 | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| August 22, 2024 | Week 52 | ▼15 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 60 | 45 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| November 14, 2024 | Week 61 | RE | I Will Always Love You - Durban (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 44 | - | 25 | 64 | 5 | 3 |
| November 21, 2024 | Week 62 | ▲11 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 33 | 44 | 26 | 84 | 7 | 3 |
| November 28, 2024 | Week 63 | ▼4 | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 37 | 33 | 27 | 54 | 3 | 3 |
| December 19, 2024 | Week 66 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 57 | - | 28 | 52 | 4 | 3 |
| July 24, 2025 | Week 97 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 33 | - | 29 | 72 | 4 | 3 |
| August 14, 2025 | Week 100 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 17 | - | 30 | 84 | 7 | 3 |
| January 1, 2026 | Week 120 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 13 | - | 31 | 98 | 6 | 3 |
| May 7, 2026 | Week 138 | RE | I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 60 | - | 32 | 62 | 3 | 3 |
Year End Chart Appearances
The song has appeared on 3 year-end charts.
| Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | 8 | 209 | 38 | 27 | — |
| 2023 | 46 | 14 | 368 | 49 | 20 | — |
| 2022 | 54 | 6 | 376 | 57 | 3 | — |
Month End Chart Appearances
The song has appeared on 8 month-end charts.
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 2024 | 39 | 3 | 103 | 17 | 33 | — |
| April | 2024 | 26 | 1 | 42 | 4 | 27 | — |
| May | 2023 | 29 | 1 | 63 | 11 | 20 | — |
| February | 2023 | 33 | 2 | 65 | 8 | 25 | — |
| November | 2022 | 14 | 1 | 66 | 9 | 13 | — |
| October | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 92 | 17 | 3 | — |
| September | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 118 | 14 | 11 | — |
| August | 2022 | 28 | 1 | 39 | 9 | 40 | — |