 In the United States, "What Makes You Beautiful" became the highest "Billboard" Hot 100 debut for a British act since 1998.On 1 March 2012, the single debuted on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 28, whilst bowing at number 12 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, selling 132,000 digital downloads in its first week.On the week ending 21 April 2012, "What Makes You Beautiful" peaked at number 4.