[2026] Heat Index Ranking ~ Youku

This list will only regroup dramas that started airing in 2026.

So what is Youku's heat index ? It's a measure created by Youku in 2022 to define the popularity of their dramas. The way it is calculated is not really clear and is proper for the company. So, we can't compare it with other companies' heat index.

Signification of Youku heat index (from my interpretation) :

A drama has some popularity when the index reaches 6 000
A drama that reaches 10k once is well-known and really popular.
A drama that reaches 10k+ for 10 days at least can be considered a super popular and successful drama (top drama from the platform). Since mid last year, dramas aired on Youku can surpass 10 000. However, it's still to early to tell what score can be considered as top drama. So, I will keep the number of days as comparaison.

Comparing dramas of the same company is not really significant. Depending on the actors, the IP's popularity, the drama's budget, etc..., the score's meaning can differ greatly.

Highest Heat Index ranking : (total of dramas over 10k till 2025 -> 39)

Immortal Samsara (2022) - 10k for 51 days
Till the End of the Moon (2023) - 10k for 36 days
The Double (2024) - 10k for 23 days
Who Is He (2023) - 10k for 22 days
Hidden Love (2023) - 10k for 22 days

Highest Heat Index Ranking for dramas with the new system : (total of dramas over 10k in 2025 -> 15)

Legend of Zang Hai (2025) - 10 465 (NEW)
In the Name of Justice (2025) - 10 428 (NEW)
The First Frost (2025) - 10 376 (NEW)
The Story of Pearl Girl (2024) - 10 327
The Immortal Ascension (2025) - 10 254 (NEW)

[Last update: 17/07/2026]

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1. Veil of Shadows

Chinese Drama - 2026, 29 episodes

6.5
Highest peak: 04/04 -> 10 081
10k for 5 days
- 04/03 -> 10 000
- 04/03 -> 9 500
- 04/02 -> 9 000
- 04/02 -> 8 500
- 04/02 -> 8 000
- 04/02 -> 7 500
- 04/02 -> 7 000
- 04/02 -> 6 500
- 04/02 -> 6 000
2. Unveil: Jadewind

Chinese Drama - 2026, 34 episodes
Highest peak: 02/09 -> 10 016
10k for 5 days
- 02/08 -> 10 000
- 02/08 -> 9 500
- 02/07 -> 9 000
- 02/06 -> 8 500
- 02/06 -> 8 000
- 02/06 -> 7 500
- 02/05 -> 7 000
- 02/05 -> 6 500
- 02/05 -> 6 000
3. Ashes to Crown

Chinese Drama - 2026, 24 episodes
Highest peak: 06/07 -> 10 008
- 06/07 -> 10 000
- 06/04 -> 9 500
- 06/03 -> 9 000
- 06/03 -> 8 500
- 06/03 -> 8 000
- 06/02 -> 7 500
- 06/02 -> 7 000
- 06/02 -> 6 500
- 06/02 -> 6 000
4. Zhan Zhao Adventures

Chinese Drama - 2026, 37 episodes
Highest peak: 05/17 -> 9 625
- 05/17 -> 9 500
- 05/16 -> 9 000
- 05/15 -> 8 500
- 05/15 -> 8 000
- 05/14 -> 7 500
- 05/14 -> 7 000
- 05/13 -> 6 500
- 05/13 -> 6 000
5. The Eternal Fragrance

Chinese Drama - 2026, 33 episodes
Highest peak: 06/30 -> 9 536
- 06/29 -> 9 500
- 06/29 -> 9 000
- 06/28 -> 8 500
- 06/28 -> 8 000
- 06/28 -> 7 500
- 06/27 -> 7 000
- 06/27 -> 6 500
- 06/27 -> 6 000
6. Light to the Night

Chinese Drama - 2026, 28 episodes
Highest peak: 04/29 -> 9 035
- 04/28 -> 9 000
- 04/28 -> 8 500
- 04/27 -> 8 000
- 04/27 -> 7 500
- 04/27 -> 7 000
- 04/26 -> 6 500
- 04/26 -> 6 000
7. My Destiny

Chinese Drama - 2026, 30 episodes
Highest peak: 03/19 -> 8 526
- 03/19 -> 8 500
- 03/09 -> 8 000
- 03/09 -> 7 500
- 03/08 -> 7 000
- 03/08 -> 6 500
- 03/08 -> 6 000
8. Unsettled Case

Chinese Drama - 2026, 17 episodes
Highest peak: 07/06 -> 7 678
- 07/05 -> 7 500
- 07/05 -> 7 000
- 07/05 -> 6 500
- 07/04 -> 6 000
9. Village Love Season 18

Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes
Highest peak: 02/13 -> 7 242
- 02/12 -> 7 000
- 02/12 -> 6 500
- 02/11 -> 6 000
10. Loving Strangers

Chinese Drama - 2026, 28 episodes
Highest peak: 01/16 -> 7 069
- 01/15 -> 7 000
- 01/14 -> 6 500
- 01/13 -> 6 000
11. My Dearest Stranger

Chinese Drama - 2026, 13 episodes
Highest peak: 01/26 -> 6 253
- 01/25 -> 6 000
12. The Legend of Rosy Clouds

Chinese Drama - 2026, 36 episodes
Highest peak: 06/23 -> 6 210
- 06/22 -> 6 000
Aired on multiple platforms (iQiyi & Youku)
13. Gimlet Eyes

Chinese Drama - 2026, 22 episodes
Highest peak: 04/17 -> 6 199
- 04/17 -> 6 000