“Viva La Vida” surges on Billboard’s Alternative rankings as Coldplay’s tour and a viral TikTok trend fuel a 200% sales jump and a new chart peak. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 06: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band’s Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium on June 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Coldplay’s catalog has been climbing steadily for several weeks now, driven up and up by a mix of the momentum generated by the band’s ongoing Music of the Spheres World Tour, as well as several moments of virality.
During the latest leg of the trek, one of Coldplay’s older tunes, “Sparks,” unexpectedly picked up steam on TikTok, becoming a win on the charts thanks to renewed exposure. Around the same time, a kiss cam inadvertently exposed an affair between the CEO and head of HR at a company, and that saga has remained in the news ever since.
Amidst all that excitement, several Coldplay classics have bounded up various Billboard charts, and one of the band’s most successful singles has returned to a new peak position – and it almost gives the group another No. 1.
“Viva La Vida” Returns to a Pair of Charts
“Viva La Vida” reappears on a pair of rankings in the United States this week, breaking back onto both the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart and the Alternative Streaming Songs tally. The smash lands at No. 14 on the streaming-only list, missing its previously-set high point by just one spot, and it performs significantly better when it comes to purchases.
“Viva La Vida” reenters the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart at No. 2, reaching a new all-time peak. Only “Punkrocker” by Teddybears and Iggy Pop, which opened in first place last frame, blocks the Grammy-winning track from ruling.
Half a Dozen No. 1 Smashes
Coldplay has already earned six No. 1 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart. The group has previously led the charge on this tally with “My Universe” alongside BTS, “A Sky Full of Stars,” “We Pray” alongside Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and Tini, “Midnight” and “Paradise.”
Another No. 2 Hit
“Viva La Vida” is Coldplay’s ninth single to peak in the runner-up spot on this ranking. That collection of near-chart-toppers includes familiar tracks like “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” “Hymn for the Weekend,” “Higher Power,” and “All My Love,” among others.
Sales Grew By More Than 200%
Sales of “Viva La Vida” skyrocketed recently, growing more than 200% from one frame to the next. According to Luminate, the former Hot 100 champion sold just under 500 copies one week, and then almost 1,600 the following frame.
At the moment, Coldplay fills four spaces on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart, and all of those tunes are mounting comebacks.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/08/03/coldplays-grammy-winning-song-triples-its-sales-in-one-week/