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- Starting January 2026, Billboard, the chart publisher, will adjust its charts to reflect rising on-demand streaming.
- Paid subscription streams will gain weight relative to ad-supported streams, shifting the ratio from 1:3 to 1:2.5 for charts dated January 17, 2026.
- An album consumption unit will equal 2,500 ad-supported or 1,000 paid/subscription streams for the Billboard 200 and Hot 100.
