You Light Up My Life is a King Warz Charts charted song by Whitney Houston. The song debuted on the charts at #58 during Week 79. It reached its highest peak of #21 during Week 123.
As of July 2026, it is certified Platinum.
Chart Summary
'You Light Up My Life' by Whitney Houston debuted on the King Warz Charts at #58 in Week 79 and peaked at #21 in Week 123, spending 5 weeks on the chart in total.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 101, in Week 123 at #21 in a re-entry week. Over its chart life, the track has re-entered the chart 3 times, with gaps of 4 to 22 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 102, and the most recent in Week 123, where it came back at #21, its best re-entry showing.
Out of 963 charting songs, it stands 459th by weeks charted and 433rd by total points accumulated. The track has accumulated 362 total units over its chart life. Chart activity draws 67% from raw streams and 33% from chart points.
Its biggest year came in 2025, with 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #23, averaging #42, earning 305 points, with the biggest points week in Week 102 (82 points). 2026 to date has brought 1 week, peaking at #21, earning 101 points. The song's average position improved from #42 in 2025 to #21 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 3 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification |
Achieved |
Units required |
Time to reach
|
| Gold |
July 31, 2025 (Week 98) |
100 |
919 days
|
| Platinum |
October 3, 2025 (Week 108) |
200 |
983 days
|
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on January 24, 2023 (Week 29).
- Reached 100 plays on January 11, 2026 (Week 122).
- 122 total plays across 108 different days.
Chart Performance
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