This is a list of artists with the most number - one songs on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (10 or more). The Beatles currently hold the record for the most number - one songs in the 57 - year history of the chart, with 20. Mariah Carey holds the record for the solo artist with the most number - one songs, with 18. Rihanna is in third place with 14 number - one songs (including songs that went # 1 with Rihanna as a featured artist) and Michael Jackson is in fourth place with 13 number - ones (not including his four chart - toppers with The Jackson 5 and one with usa for africa), while The Supremes and Madonna have attained 12 each. Whitney Houston achieved 11 number - ones during her career, while Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson have scored 10 apiece.
who holds the record for the most number one hits
The Beatles