One Direction's Billboard Hot 100 Hits

Best Song Ever peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100

One Direction was one of the most successful boybands of all time. The group was formed on the singing competition X-Factor before rising to stardom. The group consisted of Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. Malik left the band in 2015 but the group still released the album "Made in the AM" without him before going on hiatus. How many top 10 hits did One Direction have during their run? How many Billboard Hot 100 number ones? Here's a look at One Direction's top Billboard Hot 100 Hits.

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Did One Direction Have Any Billboard Hot 100 Number 1 Hits?

No. One Direction never had a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Their highest-ranking hit was "Best Song Ever" off their album Midnight Memories. It peaked at number two in August of 2013.

The group did reach number one in the United Kingdom for several songs including What Makes You Beautiful, Drag Me Down, and Little Things.

How Many Top 10 Hits Did One Direction Have in the Billboard Hot 100?

One Direction had six top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits spanning from 2012 until 2015. The following songs peaked in the top 10 for the British group.

Best Song Ever (Midnight Memories) - No. 2 in August 2013

Drag Me Down (Made in the AM) - No. 3 in August of 2015

Live While We're Young - No. 3 in October of 2012

What Makes You Beautiful (Up All Night) - No. 4 in April of 2012

Story of My Life (Midnight Memories) - No. 6 in November of 2013

Perfect (Made in the AM) - No. 10 in November of 2015

One Direction had four more hits that were able to peak in the top 15 during their successful run. Those hits included Steal My Girl (no. 13), One Way or Another (no. 13), Midnight Memories (no. 12), and Diana (no. 11).

Did One Direction Have Any Number 1 Albums on the Billboard Hot 200?

The group may have not reached number one for any of its singles, but One Direction had four number one albums on the Billboard Hot 200 during their run. Each of the albums was number one for a week. Here's a look at their number one albums.

Up All Night - March 2012

Take Me Home - December 2012

Midnight Memories - December 2013

FOUR - December 2013

Made in the AM, the group's fifth album ended up at number two. The album was released after Zayn Malik left the band in March of 2015. Made in the AM reached number two in December of that year. Malik had a number one hit the following year with Pillowtalk and his debut solo album Mind Of Mine was number one in April 2016.

More on the History of One Direction

The British boyband had a strong run from 2012-15 and gained fame across the globe. Here's a look at the band's history.

Early Years of One Direction

One Direction was formed in 2010 during the seventh season of X Factor UK. Originally five members – Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik – they were put together by the show's judges after auditioning as solo artists. While they didn't win the competition, they signed with Simon Cowell's Syco Music and released their debut album "Up All Night" in 2011. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and sold over four million copies worldwide.

Breakthrough Success

One Direction's second album "Take Me Home" was released in 2012 and became an instant success, debuting at number one in over 35 countries. They also embarked on their "Take Me Home Tour," performing in arenas and stadiums worldwide. In 2013, they released their third album "Midnight Memories," which broke records as the fastest-selling album of the year. They also won multiple awards, including four MTV Video Music Awards and two BRIT Awards.

The Peak of Their Career

One Direction's success continued to grow as they released their movie "This Is Us" in 2013, documenting their lives on tour and behind the scenes. They also embarked on their "Where We Are Tour," which was the highest-grossing concert tour of 2014. However, in 2015, Zayn Malik left the band, causing fans to speculate about the future of One Direction.

The Hiatus and Solo Careers

In August 2015, One Direction announced that they would be taking a hiatus to focus on their solo careers. Each member went on to release their own music, with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson all achieving success as solo artists. While fans eagerly anticipate a possible reunion, the members have emphasized the importance of taking time for themselves and pursuing their individual passions.

Harry Styles has had the most successful career as a solo artist with multiple number one hits and albums including his self-titled debut album Harry Styles as well as Fine Line and Harry's House.

One Direction's Top Billboard Hot 100 Hits FAQs

How many number one hits did One Direction have?

Despite all of their success, One Direction never had a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. The group peaked at number two with Best Song Ever in 2013.

How many number one albums did One Direction have?

One Direction had four number one albums on the Billboard Hot 200 during their run. The albums included Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories, and Four.

How many top 10 hits did One Direction have?

One Direction had six top 10 hits in the Billboard Hot 100. These included Best Song Ever, Drag Me Down, Live While We're Young, What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, and Perfect.

When did One Direction go on hiatus?

One Direction announced its hiatus in August 2015.

Will One Direction ever reunite?

While the members have hinted at a possible reunion, there is no confirmed date or plan for a reunion at this time.

What is the name of One Direction's fanbase?

One Direction's fanbase is known as "Directioners."