TikTok Sounds: The Secret to Trending on TikTok (October 2025)

TikTok is more than just a visual social media channel. While fun, dynamic videos help make your content strategy pop, what drives virality and success on the channel is the auditory experience. TikTok is all about sounds. Using the right sound at the right time can be the difference between your best video sinking or skyrocketing to the ‘For You’ page.

Figuring out how to use popular TikTok sounds and which sounds work best can be challenging for social media managers. TikTok trends change fast, and keeping up with trends is a job in itself. In many ways, brands have to rethink everything they know about social media as it transforms into social entertainment, and users scroll through their feeds for entertainment above everything else.

To help you navigate this new era of social marketing, this blog covers: 

• What Sounds are trending on TikTok, updated monthly. 
• What are TikTok sounds? 
• Why TikTok sounds are important. 
• How to add your own sound to TikTok.
• How to find and use TikTok sounds. 

Diving into the vibrant world of TikTok, you'll quickly notice it's not your average social platform. It's a playground for music and entertainment enthusiasts. TikTok's heartbeat is its music — a dynamic mix of sounds and songs neatly categorized into viral hits, spanning various genres and moods. Perfect for nailing that dance challenge or mastering your lip-sync game.

Now, here's the juicy part: finding those trending TikTok audios. Picture a chart, like a treasure map, leading you to the top-performing songs that are making waves across countless videos. These aren't just any tracks; they're the ones setting the TikTok universe on fire. And let's not forget the remixes — they're a big deal here. Each track transforms, creating multiple versions that fuel fun, viral dance challenges. They're easy to film, and before you know it, you might just be the next viral sensation.

So, how do you tap into this goldmine of trending TikTok audio? It's all about exploring the viral section, where the magic of music meets the pulse of popular culture. However, this can be challenging for brands with a TikTok Business Account — often, trending viral sounds aren't approved for business use, meaning brands with these accounts might need to get more creative when it comes to sourcing sounds. Here's a simple way to filter through the right sounds for you:

• Head to TikTok's Creative Center.
• In the header menu, select 'Trends', then 'Songs'.
• Check the box next to 'Approved for business use'.
• From there, you can sort and discover songs by when they were added (By last seven, 30 and 120 days) And whether they’re new to the top 100 or not.

If you don't have endless hours to scroll on TikTok to find the next big sound, we've curated a list of the top trending TikTok audio (updated monthly) sure to set your video up for success.

Dive into October's trending TikTok sounds.

Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff (Original Instrumental Mix) - deadmau5 (24.6K Videos) 

This song is approved for business use and is an electronic instrumental song that’s perfect for building hype or adding to energetic content. On TikTok, it’s commonly used for high-energy moments, big reveals, or transformation clips. This makes it a great option for brands and creators who want to grab attention without the interference of lyrics. 

Audio: Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff - deadmau5

Let You Know (14.7K Videos) 

As of writing, this song has the perfect amount of views for early adopters. It’s not oversaturated, but is trending across a variety of content. The best part? It’s approved for business use. Right now, ‘Let You Know’ is being used across sports industry content, interviews, and retail content. While the song does contain lyrics, it’s great muted in the background of videos with their own audio, but is best in instructional videos where the audio can shine on its own. 

Audio: Let You Know - Petit Biscuit

Christmas Is Coming - DM Production (2.3M Videos) 

Yes, October can feel early to ring in the holidays, however, many audiences are planning their holiday wishlists, or just getting in the spirit early. Plan to create holiday content in the Fall and share throughout November and December (sometimes, the right piece of content can even have life in the hazy period between Hannukah, Christmas, and the New Year. Use this instrumental, bell-filled song in any sort of Christmas content. Think baking tutorials, decorating inspiration, or even holiday jokes. 

Audio: Christmas is Coming - DM Production

Maui Wowie - Kid Cudi (550.9K Videos) 

This Kid Cudi song is having a second life on TikTok, spawned when user @aaronxbrownn lip-synced to the track while swinging from a light post. Can you hang from a light post or from anything, really? Then this is an easy trend to participate in. If you’re a brand attempting to reach Gen Z and aren’t confined to ‘approved for business use’ sounds, use the song to back behind-the-scenes or product-focused content, or, if you’re a fashionor retail brand, leverage and engage with UGC from creators wearing your brand (like the example from creator Katie Fang below) or style some different outfits and have your social team partake in the trend. 

Audio: Original sound - PAPO

Mountain Life (240K Videos) 

This song is approved for business use and is perfect for travel industry brands. The song is a calm, serene, and folksy tune that lends itself to mountain ranges and gorgeous landscapes. Use this instrumental when spotlighting magnificent scenery, or try it with homey content, like baking content or cozy interiors. 

Audio: Mountain Life - Art Music

September is all about new beginnings. Whether you’re interested in a content refresh or simply looking for the best sounds to use in your content this month, here are some trending songs on TikTok to use in your content. 

ominous - insensible (707K Videos)

The song ‘ominous’ by Insensible is approved for business use and has a strong foothold on TikTok, often used to create suspenseful and cinematic moods. It has dark, ambient tones, yet pairs well with a variety of content like moody edits or creative transitions, making it a favorite to build atmosphere in a variety of video content. 

Audio: ominous - insensible

Gameday (Radio Edit) - Mardyny (222.4K Videos)

Gameday is another trending song approved for business use, and is especially fitting for sports brands looking to build excitement and anticipation in their TikTok content. It’s perfect for celebrating the hype of game day, on the field or off, regardless of which sport you’re playing. Brands outside of the sports industry can get creative by using the song in video content that hypes up founders, employees, and other brand advocates you’re spotlighting on TikTok. 

Audio: Gameday (Radio Edit) - Mardyny

Sabrina Carpenter - Nobody’s Son (9K Videos) 

This particular section from the song ‘Nobody’s Son’ from Sabrina Carpenter’s recently released album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ song is set to take off on social media, making it perfect for early-adopters or small brands that want to get ahead of a trend. This song also has a trend associated with it, with people doing anything from high-fiving, kicking, swinging their purse, or even axe-throwing, like the example below during the ‘whip’ sound. 

Audio: Nobody's Son - Sabrina Carpenter

House Tour - Sabrina Carpenter (66.3K Videos)

Are you surprised to see another Sabrina Carpenter song on this list? With no stranger to trending on TikTok, ‘House Tour’ is perfect for a range of content from dances, beauty tutorials, and yes, actual house tours. 

Audio: House Tour - Sabrina Carpenter

Curious which sounds are popular or starting to take off? Here are trending songs to use in your TikTok content this August. 

The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd (609.2K Videos)

‘The Great Gig in the Sky’ by Pink Floyd is an emotional track that’s being used across TikTok to add drama and depth to content. With soaring vocals and a cinematic feel, this song pairs well with emotional montages or high-stakes moments. Brands and creators are using it to elevate content like behind-the-scenes footage, heartfelt tributes or even dramatic product transformations.

Audio: The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd

20 Anymore - Swimming Paul (7K Videos)

‘20 Anymore’ This song is approved for business use, and is an upbeat, instrumental electronic number that’s perfect for showcasing fun summer content — think vacation outfits of the day, concert footage or energetic sports content. 

Audio: 20 Anymore - Swimming Paul 

Back to School - FASSounds (45.7K Videos)

‘Back to School’ is a bright, cheery and upbeat instrumental song that’s approved for business use, perfect for creators or retail brands looking to showcase back to school content. Overall, this song is well-suited for retail, CPG and food brands — or, have fun with the concept of ‘back to school’ like the example below from the Buccanners, who celebrated their first day of training camp with a twist on the classic ‘back to school’ board. 

Audio: Back to School - FASSounds

All My Friends Are Models - Sophia Stel (5.5K Videos)

This is a slightly mellow electronic song, perfect for showcasing fashion and styling content or beauty content. This song is being used in content by brands like Revlon, Pac Sun and Von Dutch, yet has only almost 6K videos, making it a perfect song to avoid over saturation. 

Audio: All My Friends Are Models - Sophia Stel

Here are the trending TikTok songs to use in your short-form content this July.

Summer - Croquet Club (1M Videos) 

This chill electronic track is a go-to for creators showcasing serene moments, from beach outings to sunset views. Its mellow vibe complements content that captures the essence of summer relaxation and aesthetic visuals.

Audio: Summer - Croquet Club

Yellow Cab - FIOQ (54.9K Videos)

With its upbeat tempo, ‘Yellow Cab’ is popular among creators highlighting adventures in the city and dynamic transitions. It's often used in videos featuring cityscapes, fashion and retail content and energetic routines.

Audio: Yellow Cab - FIOQ

Neon Guts - Lil Uzi Vert ft. Pharrel Williams (110.2K Videos) 

This song is being used across TikTok content primarily to share selfies, outfit content or anything else that shows your ‘aura’.  

Audio: Neon Guts - Lil Uzi Vert ft. Pharrel Williams 

Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter (319.2K Videos) 

Sabrina Carpenter’s latest release is perfect to use to accompany nearly any type of video — if you’re feeling fancy, try her ultra-simple dance to accompany the song. Feature a brand ambassador, some game coworkers or anyone else who feels like busting a (simple) move. 

Audio: Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter

As we head into June, here are the songs trending on Instagram this month. 

Pretty Little Baby - Connie Francis (1.3M Videos)

Connie Francis's 1962 track "Pretty Little Baby" has experienced a resurgence on TikTok, featuring in over 1.3 million videos. Users often pair the song with content showcasing pets, babies, or nostalgic themes. Notably, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner have contributed to its popularity by lip-syncing to the track.

Audio: Pretty Little Baby - Connie Francis

Cachorrinha de Madame - DJ Duarte & DJ TS & Mc Gw & Pollini & Prime (613.4K Videos) 

‘Cachorrinha de Madame’ is a fun song that’s also approved for business use. This Brazilian funk track has become a viral sensation on TikTok, with over 600K videos. Users often feature it in dance challenges and humorous skits.

Audio: Cachorrinha de Madame - DJ Duarte & DJ TS & Mc Gw & Pollini & Prime

Drop Sax - LC DE VV (40.4K Videos)

‘Drop Sax’ by LC DE VV is a trending instrumental track that’s approved for business use on TikTok, featured in over 40,000 videos. Its upbeat tempo makes it popular for fitness routines, car showcases and dynamic transitions.

Audio: Drop Sax - LC DE VV

Talk of the Town - The Love Rights (101.6K Videos)

‘Talk of the Town’ by The Love Rights has been used in over 100,000 TikTok videos. The song often accompanies content related to fashion, lifestyle and personal storytelling.

Audio: Talk of the Town - The Love Rights

TikTok sounds are the auditory cues that users can play during their videos. Short-form videos automatically play with the sound turned on, and your choice of audio plays an all-important role in making a strong first impression in your TikTok marketing strategy.

TikTok has a library of sounds where you can discover new sounds or listen to your favorites that you’ve saved. TikTok’s Discover section not only features the top trending tags but also calls out the top trending sounds. Users looking for variations of a particular trend may search for more content related to that sound. TikTok may also organically serve them trending content as they scroll, which is why taking advantage of trending sounds leads to higher performance on TikTok.

Megan Thee Stallion’s songs had the most catalog views of any artist in 2020 and 2021.

In 2024, the most played sounds didn't belong to one particular artist — these were:

• Love You So - The King Kahn &BBQ Show (30.5 million videos)
• Gata Only - FloyyMenor ft. Cris MJ (15 million videos)
• Pretty Little Baby - Connie Francis (22.5 million videos)
• Tell Ur Girlgfriend - Lay Bankz (1+ million videos)
• Austin (Boots Stop Workin') - Dasha (1+ million videos)
• Sailor Song - Gigi Perez (1 million videos)

Here are some tips to source TikTok sounds for your content.

Adding Sounds to New Videos

Sounds integrate directly with the TikTok camera. Once you select the plus button at the bottom of your screen, you will see the “Add sound” button at the very top of the camera.

From there, you will see the sounds library, which will most likely be the commercial music library if you have a TikTok Business account (these sounds are royalty-free and can be used commercially).

Additionally, you can search for specific sounds in the library or create content related to a sound once you’ve found it on the Discover page.

Adding Sounds to Existing Videos

You can add sound to videos from your camera roll as well. After you upload your video, tap “Sounds” and drag your intended sound from the library or your Favorites into your video.

In this case, it’s harder to sync existing video with an original sound from the library, and most marketers simply use their phones to record TikToks in the moment. It’s easy to record, and audiences on this channel are accustomed to lo-fi footage over staged video.

Although TikTok has a robust library of sounds, all viral sounds have to start from somewhere. Case in point: the “berries and cream” earworm that took over TikTok feeds in 2021 originated from a Starburst marketing campaign in 2007. Podcaster Justin McElroy uploaded it as a custom sound to the channel in January 2021, and the sound did not take off until August of the same year.

There’s no telling which sounds will take off or when, but experimentation, keeping a pulse on TikTok analytics, and being open to unconventional new ideas is vital. The following tips will help you start creating your own sound on TikTok.

Record a Voiceover on TikTok

Once you record or upload a video, tap “Next” to go into the editor. From there, you have the option to tap the voiceover button and speak into your phone’s microphone. Once you hit “Save,” your content is ready to post.

Voiceovers are a great way to narrate your content if you don’t want to use text. Keep your sound short, sweet, and funny for a better chance of your sound going viral on TikTok.

Add Your Own Music to TikTok

You can also add your own music to TikTok by uploading a video that uses your sound. You will need to use a third-party app like iMovie to overlay the audio, but once it’s uploaded to TikTok, you can use the sound in future content by selecting “Use this sound” or adding it to your favorites.

Use TikTok’s Algorithm To Your Advantage

The best way to make a catchy sound is to keep it short and easy to loop. TikToks play on repeat, and the more time TikTok users spend watching your video, the more likely the algorithm is to recommend your content to them in the future, which is invaluable for your marketing initiatives, such as TikTok shopping.

What are the most popular sounds on TikTok?

What's exciting about TikTok is how the most popular sounds and trends are always changing. Artists such as Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat are mainstays at the top of the charts, however independent artists are also able to find themselves skyrocketing to the top of the charts.

How do you download TikTok sounds?

While TikTok does not offer a native option to download sounds, you are able to select “Add to favorites” to save a sound for later and use it in your own videos.

How do I trim a sound on TikTok?

Once you’ve selected a sound on TikTok, tap “Next” to go into the editor. By selecting the scissors icon, you are able to move your selection of the song to your desired length, as well as adjust the volume.

Can you add two sounds to a TikTok?

TikTok doesn’t allow you to use two sounds, however you are able to use multiple sounds by taking advantage of your third-party video editing software of choice.

Can you block a sound on TikTok?

You are able to indicate to TikTok’s algorithm that you are not interested in a particular sound by long-pressing a video, and tapping “not interested” to stop having similar content recommended. After doing this on a couple of videos with the sound, your recommendations should be fine tuned—this tip also goes for all TikTok content.

How do I Duet on TikTok with sound?

Duets automatically use the sound from the TikTok you’re doing a Duet with. However, you can use your own sound by using the mic button to turn on your own sound. Then, after you record your video, you can select the “Volume” button and turn the added sound from the Duet all the way down so that only your audio plays.