Katy Perry has achieved new global chart success after her hit song *The One That Got Away* experienced a major revival on TikTok in 2026.
Originally released on Perry’s hit album Teenage Dream, the song gained renewed popularity after going viral on the social media platform. As a result, millions of younger listeners discovered the track, while longtime fans returned to stream and purchase it.
The resurgence has propelled the song up both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings. Consequently, it has become one of Perry’s strongest-performing songs on the worldwide charts.
TikTok fuels global chart success
*The One That Got Away* first entered the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart in April 2026. Since then, it has continued to climb, reaching the Top 20 after rising from No. 35 to No. 20.
Meanwhile, the song matched its previous peak of No. 31 on the Billboard Global 200. The latest performance also makes it Perry’s longest-charting song on the Global Excl. U.S. ranking, surpassing her collaboration with Alesso, *When I’m Gone*.
## Perry builds momentum with new music
The viral success of *The One That Got Away* comes as Perry releases new music. She recently unveiled *Watch It Burn*, her first single of 2026, which could soon appear on several Billboard charts.
In addition, *The One That Got Away* now ranks as Perry’s second longest-running hit on the Billboard Global 200. Only *Cozy Little Christmas* has spent more weeks on the chart, thanks to its annual return during the holiday season. The continued resurgence highlights the lasting appeal of Perry’s music and the growing influence of TikTok on global streaming trends.
