How long does a song stay on the top ten list?

There is not a definite answer to this question as the length of time that a song remains in the top ten list varies depending on a variety of factors, including the popularity of the song, the release date, the amount of competition, and the musical genre. According to Billboard, the average length of time a song stays in the Hot 100 top 10 is about 15 weeks. However, some songs have managed to stay in the top 10 for much longer, such as "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which held the number 1 spot for 19 weeks in 2019.