Released in December 2015 as a vocal rework of an earlier instrumental, “Faded” has reached an increasingly rare four-billion-view benchmark on YouTube, underscoring its long-term popularity and ongoing role in Alan Walker’s live and streaming presence.
“Faded” reached four billion YouTube views, joining a very small group of electronic music videos at that level.
The track hit No. 1 in more than a dozen countries and earned diamond certification, while its music video imagery — a hooded figure in frozen Norwegian landscapes — became widely recognizable.
Alan Walker's song "Faded" has surpassed four billion views on YouTube. The milestone was reported on 11 September 2026 and places the track among the few electronic and dance videos to reach that figure on the platform.
"Faded" began as "Fade," a 2014 instrumental by Walker. For the 2015 release, Walker added vocals by Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim to create "Faded." The vocal version landed in December 2015 and quickly became Walker's breakout single.
The vocal rework achieved major commercial success: it reached No. 1 in more than a dozen countries and earned diamond certification. Those outcomes reflect both strong initial uptake and sustained streaming and sales over time.
The music video — noted for a hooded silhouette moving through frozen Norwegian landscapes — helped establish a recognisable visual identity tied to the track. Those visuals contributed to the song's continued presence on playlists and in cultural memory.
The four-billion view count signals long-term engagement rather than a single viral spike. Sources describe the song as cinematic, starting with a melancholic piano intro and building to a recognizable drop. The track continues to appear across streaming platforms and playlists, and remains part of Walker's active performance repertoire.
Walker is continuing to tour globally and has been added to the UNITY event in Las Vegas. His back catalogue — including singles such as "Alone," "Sing Me To Sleep," and "The Spectre" — continues to register significant streaming and viewing numbers, contributing to his sustained profile.
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