When May 12 began, twenty one pilots’ “Stressed Out” was double platinum in the United States.
When it ended, the duo’s smash hit, crossover single had been certified triple platinum.
“Stressed Out” was formally certified 3X platinum by the RIAA. The certification confirms a US unit total of at least 3 million, with one unit being equal to 1 paid download or 150 streams.
“Stressed Out” is the first twenty one pilots single to reach platinum status, let alone ascend to the 3x-platinum threshold.
The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.