Why aren the full charts available online for free?
The dozens of weekly charts that Billboard creates are intended to be used as tools for those working within the music and entertainment industry, gauging the popularity and performance of singles and albums in the retail and radio marketplace. This proprietary information is compiled at a substantial cost and is sold to interested parties in the form of the weekly print magazine and subscription access via Billboard.Biz. Recognizing the popularity of these tallies, we offer the top portions of more than two dozen free of charge on the site for music fans to discover.
