TikTok has revolutionized the music industry by making songs go viral in days, sometimes even hours. Whether you’re a creator looking to use the hottest tracks for your videos, a music lover wanting to discover the next big hit, or a marketer aiming to promote a song, knowing how to find trending music on TikTok is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide.
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Explore the “For You Page” (FYP)
The For You Page is TikTok’s main feed, curated by an algorithm to show popular content relevant to your interests. Many trending songs first gain traction on the FYP.
How to use FYP to spot trending songs:
- Open TikTok and scroll through your FYP.
- Pay attention to recurring songs used in multiple videos.
- Tap the spinning record icon or song title at the bottom of videos to see the song page, which shows how many videos have used that track.
If you notice a song appearing repeatedly on the FYP, it’s likely trending.
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Check the TikTok Sounds Library
TikTok’s Sounds Library is a dedicated section for music. It allows users to explore tracks by popularity, genre, or new releases.
Steps to find trending songs in the Sounds Library:
- Start creating a video and tap Add Sound at the top of the screen.
- Browse Trending, For You, or Viral sections.
- Preview songs and check how many videos are using each track.
- Use songs with high engagement to increase your chances of going viral.
Trending sounds are often highlighted with a flame or “Trending” label in the library.
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Use Hashtags Related to Music Trends
Hashtags are a key discovery tool on TikTok. Trending songs are frequently linked to challenges, memes, or viral trends.
Popular music-related hashtags include:
- #TrendingSong
- #TikTokSongs
- #ViralMusic
- #SongChallenge
- #TikTokMadeMePlayIt
Search these hashtags under the Discover tab to see which tracks are gaining traction. Pay attention to songs that appear across multiple viral videos.
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Follow Music Influencers and Creators
TikTok creators often play a major role in launching songs to viral status. Following popular creators and music influencers can help you spot new trends before they hit the mainstream.
- Follow musicians, DJs, and influencers who regularly participate in challenges.
- Monitor creators who frequently use new songs in unique ways, as these often set the trend.
- Check for collaborations between artists and TikTok creators — these songs usually get a fast boost in popularity.
Creators often tag songs with trending hashtags, making discovery easier.
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Watch TikTok Challenges and Dance Trends
Many songs become viral because of challenges or dance trends.
How to leverage challenges to find trending music:
- Check the Discover tab for trending challenges or hashtags like #DanceChallenge or #ViralTrend.
- Watch videos in these challenges to identify the songs being used.
- Tap the song name to explore other videos using the same track.
Songs attached to popular challenges often see a spike in downloads and streams outside TikTok as well.
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Track TikTok Music Charts
TikTok maintains music charts that show trending songs globally and locally. Many third-party websites also track TikTok trends.
Ways to use charts:
- In TikTok, navigate to Sounds > Charts to see the most popular songs in your country or worldwide.
- Follow TikTok trend-tracking websites like TokChart or Chartmetric to analyze which songs are gaining momentum.
- Look for songs rising quickly in rankings; these are likely to trend in the coming days.
Charts provide an objective way to identify songs that are popular across multiple videos and users.
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Pay Attention to “TikTok Viral” Playlists
Streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube create curated playlists of songs that are trending on TikTok.
Benefits of using these playlists:
- You can discover viral songs without being on TikTok constantly.
- Playlists often categorize songs by genre or mood, making it easier to find music for your own content.
- Songs on these playlists often go viral shortly after appearing on TikTok, making them ideal for early adoption.
Following these playlists ensures you’re always in tune with the latest music trends.
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