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13 Trending Sounds on Instagram in January 2026 (+ How to Use Them) InstagramPublished Jan 7, 2026 Stop chasing the tail-end of Instagram audio trends — here are the latest trending songs on Instagram in January 2026. Reading time 6 minute read AuthorShea Karssing Content writer and authorCreate a post in BufferShare on ThreadsShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on X (Twitter)Share on RedditAsk ChatGPT about this contentAsk Claude about this contentChoosing the right trending 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 Instagram Reels feed.
While it used to be just for Instagram Reels, you can now also add trending audio to your carousels and single photo posts. 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 trending songs on the app, you’ve come to the right place.
Here are some of the most viral, versatile, trending songs and sounds on Instagram right now.
13 trending songs and audio on Instagram How to find trending audio on Instagram 13 trending songs and audio on Instagram Here's a quick summary of what is trending in December 2025. Trending songs on Instagram in 2025 Purple Rain Internet Girl Let the New Begin January (Instrumental) New Beginnings (feat. Bvtter) 6.Anything Could Happen
Summer Place by Percy Faith Sparks by Evan Jacobson When Doves Cry times of my life Atlantis (Sped Up Version) Original audio by Amir Henley 1. Purple Rain Purple Rain by Prince & The Revolution is having one of those timeless banger moments on Instagram.