How to Find Trending Audio on Instagram in 2025 (+ 17 Tracks to Use Right Now)

Choosing the perfect audio to accompany your latest Instagram post is an art, not a science. Still, opting for a trending sound or music clip could provide the boost you need to get your video on the Instagram Explore page or reels feed.

While it used to be just for Instagram Reels, you can now add audio to your carousels and single photo posts, too. This gives your posts a better chance of landing on the Explore page, and it makes carousels and photos eligible to appear on the reels feed, too. That opens up a new way to expand your reach.

But where can you find trending audio on Instagram? If you feel like you’re always chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place.

We’ll guide you through all the methods you can use to find the most popular music and sounds on Instagram before they drop off the charts.

Here are eight ways to pinpoint a great sound or song for your next Instagram post — piping-hot trending audio for your videos, fresh out of the oven.

1. When creating a post on Instagram

Instagram has rolled out a host of updates to improve their in-app reels editor (like their helpful Instagram templates). Now, they’ve added a feature that may be even handier: a way to see trending audio on Instagram. 

This is a list of the top 50 tracks that have seen a sharp rise in use over the past three days. So you know these tracks are going to be hot.

The easiest way to get this list of trending songs and sounds is while making a post.

  1. Once you’ve chosen your post’s media, click the music icon. If you’re making a reel, it’ll be on the right side of the screen. If you’re making a feed post, it’ll be at the bottom.
  2. Tap ‘Trending’ for the hottest 50 tracks right now. You’ll be able to check each audio’s position in the charts and whether it’s on the rise or decline. Scroll through the other tabs if you want more audio options.

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Pro tip: You can always save audio for later if you don’t want to use it right now. Just tap the bookmark icon next to a track. You’ll find all your bookmarked audios in the “Saved” tab when creating a post.

If you’re not ready to create your post yet, another way to get the list of trending audio on Instagram is through the professional dashboard.

Note: For now, this feature is only available for professional Instagram accounts on the Instagram mobile app in the U.S.

Here’s how to find Instagram’s trending audio list:

  1. Tap the Professional dashboard button on your profile.
  2. Scroll down to the Tips and resources section.
  3. Tap Trending audio.
How to find Instagram's trending audio list

If the most popular songs on Instagram’s trending audio list don’t quite work for your planned post, it’s worth scrolling through the reels feed for sounds more aligned with your niche.

Yes, scrolling is a crucial step in content creation (even if you become so absorbed in the scroll that you forget what you were looking for — it happened to me many times while writing this article).

Think of your Instagram Reels feed as an Explore page specifically for videos. It’s unique to you, and it’s the best place to find trending reels from content creators you follow and those you don’t based on your behavior (this is how Instagram’s algorithm works). 

Pay attention to the other clips gaining traction in your niche — it’s a great place to source Instagram Reels trends and ideas and make the most of Instagram Reels templates, too.

Here’s how to find trending reels:

  1. In the Instagram app, tap on the reels video icon on the bottom right of the screen.
  2. Find a reel with a sound you like, then tap on the artist and title (next to the music note icon) on the bottom left of the video.
  3. This will take you to the audio page. Here, you’ll find how many times the sound has been used, where the reel sound originally came from, and all the other videos it’s been featured in (great for inspiration!). 

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Pro tip: Trending audio will have an arrow next to the track title instead of the usual music notes. So it’s another great way to identify the latest trending sounds if you find something you like while scrolling.

While this method of finding trending sounds on Instagram isn’t quite fool-proof, it’s a great way of exploring outside the content Instagram recommends to you.

  1. Tap on the magnifying glass at the bottom of the app to head over to the Explore page.
  2. Tap the search bar at the top of the page to type a phrase like “trending audio.” You could even opt for something more specific to the video you plan to post, like “spring clean” or “morning routine,” to see what other creators have used for similar videos.

5. The Instagram Creators account

Instagram’s @Creators account is a wealth of great info and ideas for Instagram growth. They regularly publish a reels trends carousel that shares not only the latest and greatest sounds top creators are using, but editing tips and tricks, too. 

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Pro tip: Join the Creators broadcast channel to get news of Instagram’s latest features and trends sent straight to your Instagram inbox. Sign up here.

6. YouTube Shorts

What resonates on YouTube Shorts often strikes a chord on Instagram, too. So, for inspiration, have a look at what’s happening there.

To find popular audio on YouTube Shorts:

  1. Click the ‘+’ button in the YouTube app to start creating a post.
  2. Tap Add sound at the top of the screen.
  3. Browse recommended songs and genres, or scroll down to find the top trending sounds on Shorts.
  4. Take note of the track’s title and artist and head back to Instagram to see if you can find the same sound.

7. TikTok

TikTok is another great platform to check for trending sounds, if it’s available in your country. Head over to our Trending TikTok Sounds guide for more tips you can carry over to Instagram.

Here are three simple ways to find top TikTok audio:

TikTok’s Creative Center

One of the best ways to find trending sounds for your short-form videos is via TikTok’s Creative Center. The best part? You can pick your country to find which music is resonating the most in your region right now.

TikTok's trending songs page
TikTok's trending songs page

TikTok’s search function

TikTok’s search function is pretty great (there’s a reason TikTok SEO is the new frontier for social media managers), and it offers a straightforward way to find trending sounds. Just as you would on Instagram: 

  1. Tap the magnifying glass icon on the top right to open the search tool in the TikTok app.
  2. In the search bar, type a phrase like “viral sound” or “trending audio.”
  3. Tap the Sounds tab and scroll through, paying special attention to the ones with a high video count.
  4. When you find a sound you like, note the name and search for it on Instagram.
Searching for sounds on TikTok

While you’re on TikTok, it’s worth hopping over to TikTok’s curated sound library. To find it:

  1. Tap the + button on the bottom middle of your screen (don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you’re instantly adding a new video).
  2. Tap the “Add sound” button at the top.
  3. There, you’ll find sounds recommended for you. Make a note of any sounds you like, then search for them on Instagram. 

8. Meta Sound Collection

Meta’s Sound Collection is a game-changer for finding trending songs for your Instagram content. Best used on a desktop computer, the system is much more user-friendly than the in-app audio libraries for Instagram and Facebook Reels. 

There’s a bunch of search filters you can apply — genre, mood, duration, and tempo, for example — to help you find the perfect audio to accompany your content.

You can even sort the sounds by ‘Most popular’ to give you a good idea of what audio is trending. 

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The only catch: According to the terms of use, content you create with these sounds can only be used on Meta platforms (sorry, YouTube Shorts and TikTok). 

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Want to schedule your Instagram posts and still add trending audio? With Buffer’s Instagram notifications, you can! Here’s how →

Using several of the methods above, we’ve pulled together some of the most viral, versatile trending music and sounds on Instagram right now. Take a listen and see if any jive with what you want to create.

1. Blue

Last year, Billie Eilish’s album Hit Me Hard and Soft made a splash, earning the artist six Grammy nominations in 2025. While her song Birds of a Feather made the rounds on Instagram last year, her moodier tune Blue is currently trending on Instagram, with 1.6M reels using the song to date.

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2. Something Beautiful

Lucky Reinhard’s Something Beautiful is the perfect backdrop for an upbeat feel. I’ve seen this versatile electronic instrumental track used for everything from baking cookies to nail art and travel videos.

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3. Feeling Good

Classics like Nina Simone’s Feeling Good never go out of style. This jazzy 60s song is recognizable across generations. The best posts I’ve seen use this trending audio to showcase luxury products like cars and jewelry or for sultry photoshoots.

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4. “A princess? Shut up!”

This top trending sound is a famous line from the 2001 movie The Princess Diaries. When the main character — a shy and unrefined teenager — finds out she’s a princess, she exclaims, “Me, a princess? Shut up!” Now it’s experiencing a revival on Instagram, with users acting out surprising or exciting moments while lip-syncing the line and showing some dance moves to celebrate.

It’s particularly trendy for small businesses to use this track, like when this clothing brand announced a sale:

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5. Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up) Remix

When Beyoncé dropped a surprise track that immediately started charting last year, how could it not become one of the best songs of 2024 for Instagram Reels?

The original toe-tapping tune was featured in millions of reels. But when a song is everywhere, it’s also likely to get remixed to bring a new vibe. This currently trending remix is super versatile.

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6. Beautiful Things

This energizing track by Benson Boone has been trending for a while, and its popularity is not letting up. It’s one of my personal faves to karaoke in the car, so I’m not complaining. The lyrics (“Please stay, I want you, I need you, oh God, don’t take these beautiful things that I’ve got”) pair brilliantly with so many Instagram-worthy moments.

One version by @northernelg remixed the original with another track called Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers for a unique, but still recognizable, sound.

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7. The Four Seasons: Winter

This classical violin piece by Vivaldi is an unexpected pick, but it can be a fun way to sync up an in-process video like this burger-building clip:

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8. Perfect

Ed Sheeran’s 2017 love song, Perfect, has been used in 2.3 million Instagram Reels to date. It’s an ideal song to put in your back pocket for any romantic moment you want to highlight. This couple uses the track to celebrate their wedding anniversary:

And @thewavypaintbrush uses it as background music to create Valentine’s Day art:

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9. “Some days I am just on fire”

This is a fun audio clip in which Michael Scott from The Office proclaims, “Some days I am just on fire. What can I say?” 

You can use this audio to give yourself a genuine pat on the back, make a little fun of yourself, or celebrate your handling of a small task.

This bridal shop used the track to pride themselves on picking a customer’s perfect dress right away:

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10. Golden Hour

If you’re looking for a soft instrumental, this trending cozy audio track is super versatile. I’ve seen it used to bring life to a snowy scene, showcase tattoo art, and as a background sound for sleeping puppies — so cute!

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11. Watch This

This hit by Bibi Gold is great for featuring talents or transformations, as the lyrics “watch this” invite you to show off. Cosplay artist @universeofemily used this charting pop song to show her transition into a Star Wars character:

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12. Beans

This trending track has been making waves lately. It’s got an upbeat, jazzy feel that I’ve seen used in many art-making videos, like this one from @juliannecolors:

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13. This is What Space Feels Like

This clip by JVKE has an epic build and lends itself perfectly to transitions — so it’s little wonder the audio has been used in 800K Instagram Reels (and counting).

Photographers often use it to show off the results of their work, as @danielmacadangdang has done:

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14. Ready For It?

As Billboard’s #1 artist of the 21st century, any Taylor Swift tracks could be considered trending audio. Her most popular song on Instagram right now is her 2017 electropop hit …Ready For It?

When writing this, it had been used in a whopping 1.1 million reels.

The lyrics “Are you ready for it?” make for a great reveal. And since the song has such a strong beat, it’s also great for showcasing athletic abilities, as in this gymnastics video:

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15. Spinning Monkeys

Whether you’re active on Instagram or not, you’ve definitely heard this tune. Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod is an instrumental piece that is a comedy moment staple and perfect for almost any tongue-in-cheek moment you share.

For example, it provides a great backdrop for this prank video from @benson_bros_games:

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16. Italian cafe vibes

This audio sounds pretty romantic, but many people are using it as a way to poke fun at something. In this video, @revivalluxuryscents uses the track to highlight a funny POV:

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17. “Let’s go!”

This is such a happy and energetic audio that brings the feel-good vibes. Fun tip: Use the countdown at the beginning to build up excitement and lead into a big reveal, like how @thelawnandorder did in their video using this audio:

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Happy posting!

You’re well-equipped to find the next great trending audio on Instagram for your reels, carousels, or single-photo posts — and you’ve got several great tracks to put in your back pocket if you get stuck!

If you’ve created an Instagram post with one of these trending sounds, we’d love to see it. Tag @buffer on Instagram so we can find you!

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