‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ Becomes Taylor Swift’s Longest-Running UK Number One Single

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ holds the UK Number One spot for a remarkable seventh week, setting a new personal record.

Taylor Swift’s Reign Continues with ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’

There’s something truly magical about watching a song not just hit the top, but stay there, commanding the charts week after week. Taylor Swift’s latest single, ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’, has just done that, cementing its place as her longest-running Number One single in the UK. This powerhouse track from her 2025 album The Life Of A Showgirl has dominated the Official Singles Chart for seven whole weeks — a new personal best for the pop superstar.

Taylor Swift performing on The Eras Tour

Originally released alongside the album on October 3, the song quickly ascended to the top spot by October 16. It famously dethroned Olivia Dean’s heartfelt hit ‘Man I Need’ and held the crown for a solid three weeks. Then, a surprising twist: a fictional K-pop group Huntr/x, from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, briefly interrupted her reign with their track ‘Golden’. But Taylor, true to form, reclaimed her throne after just two weeks.

Notably, ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ also scored the largest first-week sales of 2025, with an impressive 132,000 units sold — marking the biggest debut week in Taylor’s career.

Check out the official music video for ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’:
Taylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia (Official Music Video)

Breaking Records and Setting New Standards

This milestone is particularly special because it surpasses the success of ‘Anti-Hero,’ from her 2022 album Midnights, which previously held the record with six consecutive weeks at Number One in the UK. Back then, Taylor made history as the first woman since Miley Cyrus in 2013 to simultaneously top the UK albums and singles charts. Her track ‘Anti-Hero’ lingered in the top 10 for 15 non-consecutive weeks, proving her lasting impact.

Taylor’s mastery at the UK charts is nothing short of phenomenal. She has now topped them with five different singles:

• Look What You Made Me Do (2017) – 2 weeks at Number One
• Anti-Hero (2022) – 6 weeks
• Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (2023) – 1 week
• Fortnight (2024) – 1 week
• The Fate Of Ophelia (2025) – 7 weeks (and counting)

The Life Of A Showgirl: A Triumph on the Albums Chart

While ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ has been breaking records, the album The Life Of A Showgirl has also been a chart sensation. It’s Taylor Swift’s 14th Number One album in the UK, spending four non-consecutive weeks at the summit.

This achievement places her as the international artist with the most Number One albums in the UK, trailing only The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who each have 15. She shares second place with another legend, The Rolling Stones. Quite the company to be in!

Critics have had varied reactions to The Life Of A Showgirl. It earned a three-star review, describing the album as a comfortable embrace rather than a transformative journey. One review noted, “To seek escapism is not a sin, but the best pop music makes the personal feel like life or death. Speak Now, Reputation, Folklore: her greatest works could be genuinely transformative. For the first time, The Life Of A Showgirl sees Swift not catalyzed into artistic growth by love, but merely comfortably secured by it.”

Eyeing the Festive Season: The Battle for Christmas Number One

The UK’s Christmas Number One is a fiercely competitive honor, and Taylor Swift is very much in the running this year! The Official Charts lists her as a top contender, with not one but three songs currently charting:

• ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’
• ‘Opalite’
• ‘Olivia Taylor’

But she’s up against some strong competition. Olivia Dean’s ‘The Christmas Song,’ Labrinth’s ‘Where Love Lives’ (featured in this year’s John Lewis Christmas ad), McFly’s Tom Fletcher with ‘One Of Us’ from Paddington: The Musical, and Raye’s ‘Where Is My Husband!’ are all vying for the coveted spot.

Adding to the mix are perennial holiday favorites like Wham!’s Last Christmas and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, ranked third and fourth on the charts respectively. Wham!’s classic has already snagged Christmas Number One for the past two years — a tough act to follow!

Looking Ahead: The Eras Tour Movie and More

As if 2025 hasn’t been busy enough, Taylor is also gearing up to release her concert film The Eras Tour: The Final Show. The trailer has just dropped, giving fans a glimpse into the grand spectacle that was her last stop on the Eras Tour at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium last December.

The movie promises to showcase the entire Tortured Poets Department set, a highlight from her vast and varied tour dates, capturing the energy and emotion of one of the biggest tours in recent history.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show | Official Trailer | Disney+

Why ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ Resonates

Taylor Swift’s ability to craft songs that linger in our minds and hearts is unmatched. ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ embodies this perfectly—melding her storytelling prowess with a fresh sonic palette. It’s a song that has captivated a global audience and now stands as a testament to her enduring appeal.

“‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ has become Taylor Swift’s longest-running Number One single in the UK after topping the Official Singles Chart for a seventh week.”

The UK charts don’t lie: Taylor Swift's star continues to shine brighter than ever.

FAQ

• How long has ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ been Number One in the UK?
  It has held the top spot for seven weeks, making it Taylor Swift’s longest-running UK Number One single.
• Which other Taylor Swift singles have reached Number One in the UK?
  Besides ‘The Fate Of Ophelia,’ her Number One singles include ‘Look What You Made Me Do,’ ‘Anti-Hero,’ ‘Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version),’ and ‘Fortnight.’
• How many Number One albums does Taylor Swift have in the UK?
  She has 14 Number One albums, the most for any international artist.
• Is Taylor Swift expected to get the Christmas Number One in 2025?
  She is a strong contender with three songs currently charting, but competition remains fierce with several other artists and holiday classics.
• What is The Eras Tour: The Final Show?
  It’s a concert film capturing Taylor’s final Eras Tour performance, including the entire Tortured Poets Department set, filmed in Vancouver.

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