Armando Navarro
7 oct 2026
David Guetta wins DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs for a record sixth time. Alok and Vintage Culture lead a strong American presence across the ranking
David Guetta has been crowned The World’s No.1 DJ for the sixth time, setting a new record in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs. The results were announced on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at Top 100 DJs LIVE at [UNVRS] in Ibiza, following a record number of verified votes from 234 territories worldwide.
Guetta retains the top spot ahead of Martin Garrix, with Anyma climbing seven places to No.3. Alok is fourth, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike fifth and Charlotte de Witte sixth. Brazilian artist Vintage Culture also remains in the top 10, rising one position to No.10. The results underline the continued international strength of house and techno, while several artists from the Americas recorded major gains across the ranking.
The ceremony took place at [UNVRS], recently voted The World’s No.1 Club in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs after its first year of operation. The Ibiza venue hosted performances from David Guetta, Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, Vintage Culture, GORDO, Korolova and Anastazja during the evening.
The Americas remain strongly represented across the Top 100, with artists from North, Central and South America appearing throughout the ranking. Brazil leads the way with Alok at No.4, Vintage Culture at No.10 and Mochakk at No.46. From the United States, John Summit makes one of the biggest jumps of the entire poll, climbing 22 places to No.24, while Skrillex is No.25, The Martinez Brothers No.28 and Illenium No.30. Further down the list are Marshmello, Zedd, The Chainsmokers, Deadmau5 and Honey Dijon. Guatemala is represented by GORDO, who climbs 18 places to No.50, while Canada’s Deadmau5 is No.91.
Among the biggest American moves are also those of The Martinez Brothers, up 15 places to No.28, and GORDO, up 18 places. John Summit with Mau P and Chris Stussy share the Highest Climber accolade after each gained 22 positions, while Brazilian Mochakk rises ten places.
The category winners include David Guetta as The World’s No.1 DJ, Charlotte de Witte as The World’s No.1 Techno DJ, Indira Paganotto as The World’s No.1 Psy DJ, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike as The World’s No.1 DJ Group, Luciano with the Outstanding Contribution Award and Anastazja as Future Star. Armin van Buuren won The World’s No.1 Trance DJ, FISHER The World’s No.1 House DJ, Sara Landry The World’s No.1 Hard DJ and Josh Baker Highest New Entry.
Read the full Top 100 DJs results here
images courtesy of The Night League and DJ Mag
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