It peaked at number seven on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 35,000 copies.

A writer for Take 40 Australia wrote that "the new song marks a different direction for the songstress, with the track featuring an up-beat dance sound".

[5] Adam Bub from Ninemsn's TheFix viewed "Heart Hypnotic" as a "dance anthem" and added that it could finally be a hit in the United States.

[7] "Heart Hypnotic" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 35,000 copies.

[8] Goodrem appeared live on several radio programmes and stations around Australia, including The Fifi and Jules Show, Dan and Maz, Smallzy and Kyle and Jackie O.