Taylor Swift’s “august” stayed on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart for 20 weeks.
The song debuted and peaked at number five on that chart after Folklore was released in July 2020. Its placement reflects the track’s hybrid sound: it is commonly described as a ballad that combines dream pop, guitar pop, and soft rock.
The chart result is separate from the song’s performance on the Billboard Hot 100, where it debuted at number 23 and spent two weeks. It is also separate from the Billboard Global 200, where the song later reached number 46.
“august” gained additional visibility through its recurring seasonal resurgence. The song’s late-summer imagery and title encourage listeners to return to it each year, helping an album track continue to circulate well beyond its original release period.