Twenty One Pilots' "Drag Path" Achieves No. 1 on Alternative Digital Song Sales Chart

Twenty One Pilots have achieved a new milestone as their single “Drag Path” reclaims the No. 1 position on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart, nearly six months after its initial release. The song is part of their eighth studio album, *Breach*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the fall of 2025. Following its initial release in September 2025, “Drag Path” quickly disappeared from the charts but has since gained significant traction, largely due to its viral success on TikTok.

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“Drag Path” was initially included in the *Breach* album and was available for a limited time through a special edition titled *Breach (Digital Remains)*. After a brief period of availability, the song was removed from all streaming and sales platforms. However, its resurgence can be attributed to its popularity on social media, prompting Twenty One Pilots to re-release a slightly altered version as a single.

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This week, “Drag Path” not only topped the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart but also made notable entries on several other Billboard charts. It debuted at No. 16 on the Hot Alternative Songs chart, No. 17 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, and No. 20 on both the Hot Rock and Alternative Songs and Digital Song Sales rankings. This marks the sixth time a song by Twenty One Pilots has reached No. 1 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart, tying “Drag Path” with “Level of Concern” for the group's only one-week rulers.

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The band has not publicly commented on the specific reasons for the song's resurgence, but the viral nature of “Drag Path” on platforms like TikTok has been acknowledged as a significant factor in its renewed popularity. The group’s ability to leverage social media trends has proven effective in reviving interest in their music.

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Despite the success, some critics have pointed out that the initial removal of “Drag Path” from streaming platforms may have limited its audience at first. The strategy of re-releasing a song after it has gained viral traction raises questions about the ethics of music distribution and accessibility.

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• “Drag Path” has since gone viral on TikTok, and the band decided to formally share it as a single.” — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes

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• “Twenty One Pilots scored another winner with the duo's latest album, Breach.” — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes

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As “Drag Path” continues to perform well on various charts, it remains to be seen how long it will maintain its position at the top. The band may consider further promotional efforts to capitalize on the song's momentum, especially given its recent success across multiple Billboard rankings.

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