For how many weeks did Taylor Swift’s Folklore stay atop the Billboard 200?

Taylor Swift’s Folklore stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 for eight weeks.

Folklore became the longest-charting album at number one in the United States during 2020. Its sustained performance helped establish the album as more than a short-lived surprise release, even though Swift announced it only shortly before its arrival.

The album’s success was driven by strong sales and streaming, as well as the unusual circumstances of its pandemic-era release. All 16 tracks debuted simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Cardigan” opened at number one on that singles chart.

This album-level statistic should not be confused with “August”’s individual chart peak. The song reached number 46 on the Billboard Global 200, while Folklore dominated the U.S. album chart for eight weeks.