9 Mike Posner: I Took A Pill In Ibiza - Seeb Remix
S
38 The Weeknd: The Hills
48 Ed Sheeran: Thinking Out Loud
17 Flo Rida: My House
A
3 Justin Bieber, Love Yourself
37 Jack Ü: Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber)
43 Troye Sivan: YOUTH
50 DJ Snake: Middle
31 Coldplay: Hymn For The Weekend
18 Coldplay: Adventure Of A Lifetime
28 Charlie Puth: One Call Away
B
22 Drake: Hotline Bling
6 Twenty One Pilots: Stressed Out
13 Jonas Blue: Fast Car - Radio Edit
15 Adele: Hello
5 G-Eazy: Me, Myself & I
33 Snakehips: All My Friends
25 Adele: When We Were Young
C
10 The Chainsmokers: Roses
14 Selena Gomez: Hands To Myself
42 Selena Gomez: Same Old Love
Work, Rihanna
41 Sia: Cheap Thrills
D
19 Kygo: Stay
29 Zara Larsson: Never Forget You
46 Bryson Tiller: Don't
Pillowtalk, ZAYN
27 DNCE: Cake By The Ocean
23 The Weeknd: Can't Feel My Face
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Created Feb 8, 2026
Rank the biggest hits that dominated 2016's streaming landscape! This collection captures a golden era where Justin Bieber ruled with three massive tracks ("Sorry," "Love Yourself," and "What Do You Mean?"), while Drake, The Weeknd, and rising stars like Alan Walker's "Faded" and Lukas Graham's "7 Years" defined the year's sound.
From emotional ballads like Adele's "Hello" and Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" to infectious dance anthems including Major Lazer's "Lean On" and The Chainsmokers' "Roses," these 50 songs represent the diverse musical tastes that captivated millions. Whether you were vibing to Twenty One Pilots' "Stressed Out" or discovering breakout artists like Alessia Cara and Daya, 2016 delivered unforgettable moments. Where do your favorites rank?