Katy Perry’s “Never Really Over” Debuts At #3 On Global YouTube Music Videos Chart

The new Katy Perry single makes a big first-week splash on YouTube.

Katy Perry - Never Really Over Video | Capitol

The music video for Katy Perry’s new “Never Really Over” enjoyed a predictably strong first week on the Global YouTube Music Videos Chart.

The video garnered 34.8 million views during the May 31-June 6 tracking period, which marked its first week in the market. The impressive count yields a #3 debut on this week’s chart.

Only Daddy Yankee & Snow’s “Con Calma” (#1, 43.9 million) and Rosalia & J Balvin’s “Con Altura (featuring El Guincho)” (#2, 39.4 million) received more views this week.

— With 37.1 million total YouTube Streams across all official uploads and select user content, “Never Really Over” meanwhile starts at #9 on the Global YouTube Songs Chart.

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