Taylor Swift Scores Another Major Win as ‘Patient Zero’ Holds No. 1 for Second Week

Taylor Swift has another reason to celebrate as her latest single, “Patient Zero,” continues its impressive run on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top position for a second consecutive week.

The achievement adds to the singer’s growing list of chart successes and gives Swifties another milestone to celebrate as attention remains focused on her latest musical era.

According to Billboard’s latest chart report, published on October 13, 2026, “Patient Zero” remains at No. 1, following its successful debut at the top of the chart the previous week. Variety also reported that the song maintained its leading position, confirming another strong week for the pop superstar.

The track serves as the lead single from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, the expanded edition of Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl. The additional release features four new songs, extending the musical project that has kept fans discussing her latest work.

Maintaining the top spot for a second week is a notable achievement in a competitive music industry where chart positions can change quickly as new releases compete for listeners’ attention.

Swift has built a reputation for generating considerable interest around her music releases, with fans closely following her singles, albums, lyrics and chart performances. The latest result provides further evidence of the continued attention surrounding her current release.

For Swifties, the next question is whether “Patient Zero” can extend its reign at the summit for another week. Its performance on the upcoming chart will reveal whether the song can maintain its momentum as competition continues.

With another week at No. 1 secured, Taylor Swift has given her fans a fresh milestone to celebrate—and music listeners will be watching to see what happens next.