Love Is
| "Love Is" | |
|---|---|
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| Top 20 Hit Song by Whitney Houston | |
| from the album The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston |
| First Charted | Week 61 |
| Last Charted | Week 131 |
| Rank | 294 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 101 |
| Weeks | 10 |
| Peak | 13 |
| Certification | 2x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
Love Is is a King Warz Charts top-20 hit song by Whitney Houston. The song debuted on the charts at #19 during Week 61. It reached its highest peak of #13 during Week 70.
As of July 2026, it is certified 2x Platinum.
Chart Summary
'Love Is' by Whitney Houston debuted at #19 in Week 61 and peaked at #13 in Week 70. The song has drifted on and off the chart since, including over a year away before a return in Week 131, and it has spent 10 total weeks on the charts. Along the way it became Whitney Houston's 37th top-20 hit.
Its biggest week by points came in Week 70, pulling 126 points at #13 after climbing 18 places. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 70, jumping from #31 to #13. At its most durable, the song held the chart for 5 straight weeks between Week 68 and Week 72. The song has recorded 5 re-entries, with gaps of 1 to 52 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 65, and the most recent in Week 131; the strongest return came in Week 74, back in at #27.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 263rd by total weeks and 263rd by total points. The track has accumulated 462 total units over its chart life. The song's chart presence is driven 44% by raw streams and 56% by chart points.
2024 brought 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #19, averaging #36, earning 166 points, with the biggest points week in Week 61 (110 points). Its biggest year came in 2025, with 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13, averaging #34, earning 594 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 70. So far, 2026 has brought 1 week on the chart, peaking at #43, earning 63 points. The song's average position shifted from #36 in 2024 to #43 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 5 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 2x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | January 1, 2025 (Week 68) | 100 | 54 days |
| Platinum | January 17, 2025 (Week 71) | 200 | 70 days |
| 2× Platinum | June 29, 2025 (Week 94) | 400 | 233 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on November 8, 2024 (Week 61).
- Biggest listening day: March 9, 2025 (6 plays).
- Reached 100 plays on June 7, 2026 (Week 143).
- 101 total plays across 57 different days.
Variants
There are 2 variants of the song that are eligible for charting:
| Variant | Album | Plays | Weeks charted | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Is | The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | 76 | 10 | 13 |
| Love Is - Durban | The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) | 25 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | Week 61 | NEW | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 19 | - | 1 | 110 | 11 | 19 |
| December 12, 2024 | Week 65 | RE | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 52 | - | 2 | 56 | 4 | 19 |
| January 2, 2025 | Week 68 | RE | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 35 | - | 3 | 75 | 7 | 19 |
| January 9, 2025 | Week 69 | ▲4 | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 31 | 35 | 4 | 74 | 6 | 19 |
| January 16, 2025 | Week 70 | ▲18 | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 13 | 31 | 5 | 126 | 10 | 13 |
| January 23, 2025 | Week 71 | ▼27 | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 40 | 13 | 6 | 82 | 5 | 13 |
| January 30, 2025 | Week 72 | ▲7 | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 33 | 40 | 7 | 70 | 4 | 13 |
| February 13, 2025 | Week 74 | RE | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 27 | - | 8 | 75 | 6 | 13 |
| March 13, 2025 | Week 78 | RE | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 57 | - | 9 | 92 | 7 | 13 |
| March 19, 2026 | Week 131 | RE | Love Is (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 43 | - | 10 | 63 | 4 | 13 |
Month End Chart Appearances
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2025 | 28 | 5 | 205 | 26 | 13 | — |