Alex Warren Dominates Charts With His “Ordinary”

Alex Warren may have struck gold with “Ordinary,” but what’s unfolding is anything but typical. The rising star remains at the top for a third consecutive week. Thus, he leads the Billboard Global 200, while notching his first No. 1 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart. This clearly shows that his emotionally raw pop brand resonates well beyond borders.

The achievement places “Ordinary” at the forefront of the global music conversation. So, the track is now powered by 69.5 million streams and 12,000 downloads worldwide between May 9 and 15. It marks a weekly increase of 5% and 6%, respectively, according to Luminate. This continued momentum cements Warren’s track as a streaming juggernaut and a global phenomenon.

While Warren is still early in his ascent, the song’s impact has been anything but incremental. “Ordinary” climbed with a quiet intensity that turned into a full-on cultural moment. The song carries a stripped-down vulnerability, paired with Warren’s aching vocal delivery, that has struck a chord with fans across continents.

Alex Warren and Dominating the Charts

On the Global Excl. U.S. chart “Ordinary” made a decisive move, climbing from No. 2 to No. 1 with 49.1 million non-U.S. streams (up 7%). Also, it has 5,000 units sold internationally (up 2%). This marks Alex Warren and his first-ever chart-topper on the Excl. U.S. list, underscoring the global reach of his breakout hit.

So, the top of both global charts is a battleground of musical heavyweights. Following “Ordinary” is “Die With a Smile” at No. 2. This track previously enjoyed a commanding 18-week reign atop the Global 200. It was second only to Mariah Carey’s holiday staple “All I Want for Christmas Is You” since the chart’s 2020 launch. Rounding out the top five: “APT..” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars at No. 3, “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish at No. 4. And finally “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone at No. 5 — each of them former chart-toppers in their own right.

A Rising Star in Full Flight

So, Warren’s breakout success with “Ordinary” is hardly an accident. Since its release, the track has benefited from organic fan engagement. It was delivered by TikTok traction, which industry insiders have called “the perfect storm.” As Michael Parker reported in April, the song “took off like a rocket ship,” buoyed by listeners who saw their heartache reflected in Warren’s lyrics.

Thus, this latest chart milestone only reinforces that narrative. For an artist whose career began on social platforms and vlogs, Warren has now proven that his storytelling can live and thrive in the world’s biggest arenas.