Instead of spending hours looking up the top trending TikTok sounds, read this guide to see what songs are hot and how to use them in your videos.

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If you’re feeling stumped in your search for trending TikTok sounds to complement your videos and boost your reach, we’re here to help save you hours of research.

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It’s hard to keep up with the changing trends on TikTok and even near impossible to keep up with the most popular songs. But with our guide, you can quickly find trending TikTok sounds so you can keep pace with your competitors.

Our 12 Favorite Trending TikTok Sounds

If you're creating content for a specific audience, it's important to choose sounds that fit the vibe of your post. For example, if your content is about positivity, fun, or motivation, try using dance-worthy music. If you're looking for background music that fits a certain vibe/feel, whether that’s wistful, nostalgic, or energetic, there are plenty of options available too. 

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These 13 top trending TikTok sounds give you background audio for any situation:

1. “Mask Off” by Future

Use this trending song to create wardrobe or location transitions using one hand. The fun of the trend is in the hand movement. Watch how this TikTok queen, one of the most followed influencers on the platform, pulls it off. 

2. “I’m Not The Only One” by Sam Smith (Remix)

Lifestyle and fashion content creators can snag this viral sound remix. Play the song over hair and makeup tutorial videos, workout how-tos, or use text overlay to communicate a punchline relatable to your niche. 

3. “Under The Influence” by Chris Brown

Influencer couples can use this trending song as a background sound over cute or couple goal moments. Dancers can also hop on it.

4. “L$d” by Luclover

This trending TikTok sound is associated with the “bubble butt” dance challenge. Play the trending audio as a background sound over regular exercise videos or reaction videos.

5. “Jiggle Jiggle” by Duke & Jones & Louis Theroux

This hilarious interview turned remix is a reference to the popular challenge from the catchy song “Jiggle Jiggle.” It would fit across most creative niches. Play it as a background sound over your vlogs, duets, product showcase, or lip sync videos.

6. “Ku Lo Sa” (Sped Up) by Oxlade

You can use this sped up afrobeat song as a dance track, or use it as a background sound to deliver a punchline when creating relatable content or telling a joke. It’s an excellent sound for lifestyle content creators.

7. “Hold Me Closer” Remix by Elton John featuring Britney Spears

This song will definitely add some spark to your videos. Play this melodious chorus over regular short videos, or dance along to it. 

8. “Kala Chasma” by Amar Arshi, Badshah, Neha Kakkar, and Indeep Bakshi

This trending sound accompanies a high energy dance trend for friends and dance groups. In this trend, you’ll bend with all four limbs on the ground and pop your back to the rhythm of the beat.

9. “Bizcochito” by La Rosalia

This original sound is a hilarious new trend for lifestyle content creators, influencers, and really any content creator willing to join in on the fun. In this trend, you’ll stand at a distance, chewing gum while giving the camera the yes-I-am-judging-you look. 

10. “Not Over Yet” by KSI (featuring Tom Grennan)

Use this trending song as a throwback trend to create before-and-after transitions that interpret determination and show your progress. 

11. “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé

This song is popular on TikTok and is also featured on Spotify's “Hottest 50” playlist. Use it as an energetic background sound over your high-energy videos.

12. It’s Corn

You don’t have to be a corn enthusiast to fall in love with this catchy corn song, remixed from an interview excerpt where the little chap expressed his undying love for corn. Use this trend while performing your favorite activity, and use text overlay to replace the words “corn.”

How to Find Trending TikTok Sounds

Here are a few ways you can find TikTok songs that are going, or about to go, viral:

1. Search “Sounds”

When you’re swiping through the for you page and notice a pattern of songs or repetitive trends, click on the audio and check for video recency (check the dates on which the top videos on the audio page were made) to keep you from jumping on a stale trend.

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However, to check if that audio is trending, you need to see if it has the red “popular” tag. To do so, type the audio name and the name of the artist in the search bar and scroll to the “Sounds” result at the top of the screen. 

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There, you can see and select which variation of the sound is trending. This can be a time-consuming process, so let’s look at more efficient ways of finding the next hit.

2. Identify Trends on the For You Page

Click the plus (+) icon on the bottom bar of the screen, like you would if you wanted to create a video.

Then click the “add sound” icon, and you will be redirected to an audio discovery page. The songs on your discovery page will be unique to you based on your interests and geographical location. You can also find your saved sounds on the page.

Note that brands and businesses do not have the same leeway other content creators have. As a business owner, you need to verify you have permission to use the sounds to prevent copyright infringement. TikTok has a “Commercial Sounds” category so you can see which sounds are licensed for this purpose.

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To navigate to that menu, click the Sounds text with a downward arrow. You’ll have two options to choose from. Click Commercial Sounds. 

3. Pay Attention to Top TikTok Creators

Some creators spend the bulk of their content finding and using breakout songs before they go viral or become saturated. You may choose to find those creators and track their content. However, most of them charge for this information.

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Another option in this space is identifying popular content creators and imitating their content. When they upload a particular content, check what audio they’re using. See if you could create a video that uses the song in a way that’s authentic to your brand.

4. Use the TikTok Creative Center Platform

While platforms like TokBoard compile and update trending songs, TikTok has a dedicated insights platform that allows you to search for popular and breakout trends. It also allows you to search for popular videos and the latest TikTok trends using hashtags. 

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Moreover, it highlights trending songs that brands and businesses can use for commercial purposes such as creating ads and sponsored posts.

Up Your TikTok Game With Trending TikTok Sounds

Using the trending TikTok sounds in your videos — and in the right way — can help you stay current and gain more views. 

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Of course, trends change rapidly, and there's no guarantee that any of these sounds will stay popular for long. But learning how to find trending TikTok sounds can help you understand what’s hot right now, so you can boost your visibility on the social media platform. 

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Your TikTok success depends on more than just your music. You also have to put in the work to build a brand that can help you earn. That means using the right strategy to grow your TikTok account, especially with the new algorithm update. 

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To make sure your videos trend on Reels too, check out these guides:

• 42 Top Trending Reels Songs and Sounds in August 2022
• Current Trending Reels Songs and Sounds in July 2022

For other expert tips on optimizing your social media presence, visit the Hype blog.