Which Billboard chart gave Taylor Swift’s “august” its highest listed peak, at number five?

Taylor Swift’s “august” peaked at number five on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

The song also appeared on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it debuted at number 23, and on the Billboard Global 200, where it peaked at number 46. Because those charts measure different markets and formats, the number-five result is specifically associated with Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.

The chart placement reflects the track’s blend of pop songwriting, guitar textures, soft-rock elements, dream-pop atmosphere, and alternative presentation. It was not promoted as a conventional standalone single, but the popularity of Folklore generated enough activity for several album tracks to chart.

Listeners sometimes assume “august” topped the Hot 100 because it became an annual cultural fixture. Its strongest listed peak was instead on the genre-oriented Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.