Transparent, credible, and hard to game.
If Caribbean Hot 100 is going to matter, it has to be trusted. The methodology is public, the weightings are clear, and the anti-manipulation rules are part of the product story.
50% Streaming25% Airplay15% Sales10% Voting
Streaming
Paid matters most
Paid on-demand listening carries the strongest value. Ad-supported and official video streams count at lower weight, inspired by the paid-versus-free market reality shaping 2026 chart methodology.
Airplay
Impressions over noise
Radio is measured with market and station value in mind, not just raw spin count. The aim is influence, not padding.
Sales
Verified only
Suspicious retailer activity, giveaway mechanics, and merch-bundle style manipulation do not belong in a chart trying to lead the market.
Voting
Fan energy with limits
Voting can amplify momentum, but it cannot overpower real consumption. Verification, limits, and review are mandatory.
Recurrent policy
Freshness rules
| Weeks on chart | Drop threshold |
|---|---|
| 20 weeks | Below No. 50 |
| 26 weeks | Below No. 25 |
| 52 weeks | Below No. 10 |
| 78 weeks | Below No. 5 |