“Espresso” bySabrina Carpenterfailed to reach number one on the Billboard charts. Carpenter is currently enjoying the success that has come from her latest single, “Manchild.” While"Manchild" has received controversy, it also delivered her the luxury of debuting at number one. Not everyone can have that luxury, and in the case of Carpenter’s biggest song, not every song has the privilege of reaching number one.
Somehow, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” never reached the top spot at any stage in its run on the charts. The popularity of “Espresso” served as a big reason howSabrina Carpenter became pop’s biggest star. That being said, while Sabrina Carpenter’s star power was able to supersede the power of “Espresso,” the song itself could not overshadow the artist who made it.
That being said, “Espresso” opened plenty of doors for Sabrina Carpenter, particularly doors for her to have other number ones off the back of “Espresso’s” success.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” Never Hit Number One
The Song Went Number One Everywhere Except the Billboard Hot 100
Released on July 23, 2025, “Espresso” was the lead single fromSabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album,Short n' Sweet. The song was written by Carpenter, Amy Allen, Steph Jones, and Julian Bunetta. Bunetta, who also produced, is most notable as a frequent collaborator for One Direction. Much like he did for the boy band, his work on the making of “Espresso” catapulted Sabrina Carpenter into newfound acclaim. She had always been famous as the former Disney Channel star ofGirl Meets Worldand her discography boasted minor successes up to this point. “Espresso,” though, launched Sabrina Carpenter into unparalleled superstardom.
As Sabrina Carptenter’s first top five Billboard single, “Espresso” remained on the charts for 61 weeks.
“Espresso” won Sabrina Carpenter the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance and peaked on the Billboard charts in several different countries where it achieved Platinum status, and even Diamond in France. It topped the Singles Chart in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other markets while going to number one on Billboard Pop Airplay and the Billboard Global 200. These stats make it all the more shocking that Sabrina Carpenter never went to number one where it truly counts, on the Billboard Hot 100.“Espresso” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Please Please Please” and “Manchild” Achieved Number One Status
Sabrina Carpenter’s Billboard success had only just begun with the release of “Espresso.” Carpenter would waste no time in riding the wave of success kickstarted by “Espresso,” as two months later on June 6, she’d release her album’s second single, “Please Please Please.” This time, “Please Please Please” was written by Carpenter, Allen, and the song’s producer, Jack Antonoff. The former Fun and Bleachers member has become synonymous withhis numerous collaborations with Taylor Swift. Antonoff had another hit on his hands with"Please Please Please," earning Sabrina Carpenter her first number one single on Billboard.
Even with a new experimental infusion of synth-pop and country, her fans were eagerly anticipating Sabrina Carpenter’s next song [“Manchild”], and it shows through how high it charted.
Her track record of number ones wouldn’t end there. After other tracks fromShort n' Sweetlike “Juno” and “Taste” went on to chart on Billboard, Sabrina Carpenter returned to the scene with “Manchild,” the lead single for her upcoming album,Man’s Best Friend. Antonoff and Allen would re-join Carpenter in the writer’s room, while Antonoff returned to the producer’s chair, this time with Carpenter doing production work as well. Even with a new experimental infusion of synth-pop and country, her fans were eagerly anticipating Sabrina Carpenter’s next song, and it shows through how high it charted.The song debuted at number one.
Carpenter Has Plenty Of Potential To Have Many More Number Ones
Sabrina Carpenter Continues to Climb Up the Music Ladder
The fact that Sabrina Carpenter managed to secure the number one spot instantly so soon after releasing music again is a good sign for her potential. If she had hit number one this fast already, then she could easily do it again just as quickly. There’s a good chance that she will peak at number one again sooner rather than later, especially with her star power currently at the highest it’s ever been and still growing substantially. There’s still just over two months to go beforeMan’s Best Friendis officially released, meaning there’s still time for her to release one, maybe even two more singles.
Man’s Best Friendhas received both positive and negative attention, so the hype for the album is real. She could continue to capitalize on the attention by releasing another single that, as a result of the attention, charts to the top again. Additionally, as Carpenter’s star continues to rise, there’s a strong chance that she reaches number one again well pastMan’s Best Friend’srelease. It’s a safe prediction to say that multiple number ones could be inSabrina Carpenter’sfuture for years to come.
