TOP 100 DJs 2026: David Guetta retains the top spot
TOP 100 DJs 2026: David Guetta remains number 1, Fred again.. and John Summit show strong progress!
The verdict is in! The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2026 once again crowns David Guetta, ahead of Martin Garrix and Anyma. This edition is marked by impressive climbs, significant drops, and the arrival of new names on the international electronic scene.
David Guetta keeps the crown
David Guetta retains the top spot in the ranking, ahead of Martin Garrix, who remains in second place. Anyma completes the podium after a seven-place jump.
Charlotte de Witte reaches the 6th position, gaining three spots, while Calvin Harris climbs to 11th place, a five-rank progression.
The progressions that define 2026
Several artists have made significant gains this year. John Summit and Mau P each show a 22-place progression, while Fred again.. gains 17 ranks to reach the 16th position.
The Martinez Brothers progress 15 places and climb to the 28th position. Korolova gains 14 ranks to reach 36th place, while Michael Bibi climbs 11 places to rank 37th.
The biggest drops
This edition is also difficult for some big names in the electronic scene. Vini Vici loses 39 places and finds themselves in the 71st position. Eric Prydz drops 25 ranks to rank 62nd, while DJ Snake falls 20 places to reach the 60th position.
These movements illustrate the evolution of public preferences and the ever-increasing competition between the different currents of electronic music.
Padre Guilherme makes his entrance!
This is one of the notable novelties of this edition: Padre Guilherme enters directly at 79th place. The Portuguese priest and DJ is one of the 12 new entrants in the Top 100 DJs 2026.
Josh Baker makes the best entry by ranking 40th, followed by Mahmut Orhan (42nd), Ben Nicky (66th), Joseph Capriati (68th), Wade (72nd), Shimza (75th), Padre Guilherme (79th), Sonny Fodera (80th), Cloonee (84th), Prospa (94th), ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U (95th), and KI/KI (100th).
The ranking also welcomes the return of three artists: Illenium climbs to 30th place, Mosimann returns to the 85th position, and MATTN rejoins the Top 100 at 92nd place.
An increasingly diverse electronic scene
Between global EDM stars, essential techno figures, and new faces in house music, the Top 100 DJs 2026 testifies to the growing diversity of the international electronic scene.
The progressions of John Summit and Fred again.. confirm the growing popularity of house and club sounds, while the arrival of Padre Guilherme illustrates the ability of electronic music to surprise and reach ever-wider audiences.
And you, who do you think deserves the first place in the Top 100 DJs?
