This Week’s Trending Songs on Instagram Reels: August 5th, 2026
Kalum
05 August 2026 
To maintain an engaging and relevant presence on Instagram, staying on top of trending audio is a fundamental practice for social media managers, agencies, creators, and entrepreneurs. Reels continue to be the star format on Instagram, achieving the highest reach, according to our 2026 Social Media Study. Instagram’s algorithm pushes short video content, as it drives user engagement and brand awareness. To create a sense of relatability and reference pop culture, trending songs on Instagram Reels are a strategy to boost visibility.
We know that trends come and go in a matter of days. Social media managers need to stay on top of these trends to create timely content with the hope of going viral. Using trending sounds increases your likelihood of being seen by a wider audience or being shared by new users.
Trending Songs on Instagram Reels Today
What’s trending on Instagram Reels today? While there are more than just 10 trending songs on the network, this list will give you a good idea of what songs grab users’ attention and appear on their feeds. We’ve chosen to share songs rather than all audio, so don’t be alarmed if you can’t see the popular sound you heard; you can find trending audio in your Instagram ‘Professional Dashboard’. Here’s a look at some of the hottest tracks making waves on Instagram Reels, with a focus on their origin, why they’re captivating audiences, and the creative content they inspire:
#1. 1st of Tha Month – Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
This track is trending this month and for good reason! Seems like every time the first of the month rolls around, this is the song creators on Instagram are resonating with the most. This rap track has a smooth flow and is great for a wide range of content types. From beauty videos to workout Reels, 1st of Tha Month by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony helps creators kick off the start of each month with a bang!
#2. Loser – Tame Impala
Sitting at the number 2 spot on our top ten list is Loser by Australian artist Tame Impala. This song has a gritty bass and a nice guitar-type riff that keeps you on the edge of your seat and locked into the content itself rather than being a distraction. Although this song isn’t particularly new, it is making a resurgence thanks to the song being featured in the latest Spider-Man film. If you are looking for a track that automatically sets the tone for your Instagram Reel, this is one of the best options.
#3. August – Taylor Swift
August is here, and creators are using this track in their Reels as the summer months come to a close. As the cooler fall months are approaching, many creators are using this soft pop song as a soundtrack to their lifestyle and nature videos. If you want your Reels to give off a refreshing and cool summer wrap-up, Taylor’s track all about August is a song worth considering!
#4 Oh Yeah? – Steve Lacy
Oh Yeah? by Steve Lacy is trending thanks to it being in the newest Spider-Man movie. In this track, Steve Lacy lets his vocals set the tone, and the beat comes secondary. This track is ideal for when you want to let your visuals do the work without outside commentary. Many creators on the Instagram platform are using this track to showcase clips from around the city of New York. By using this song, you are sure to get your followers’ spidey senses tingling!
#5. Hustle – Rod Wave
This RnB track by Rod Wave is all gas and no breaks! With its smooth flows and lyrics about working hard for the things you want in life, creators on Instagram are flocking to pair this song with their Reels whenever they can! Whether it’s a video about showing off your new home, a trendy workout clip, or an amazing travel Reel, this song seems to grab attention and send a message in all the right ways.
#6 EoO – Bad Bunny
We once again have a trending song that was in the new Spider-Man movie. The soundtrack to this movie is taking over the Instagram Reels top ten with many of the tracks showing up consistently. EoO by Bad Bunny has an immediately recognizable beat and does an excellent job of bringing high energy to any Instagram content it is tied to.
#7. Petal – Ariana Grande
Petal by Ariana Grande exudes beauty and is a very elegant track. The beat pairs effortlessly with Ariana’s voice to keep things smooth. Many creators are using this song for beauty content, particularly outfit reveals and makeup tutorials. If you are an Instagram creator who enjoys creating quality beauty content, try this song out in your next post or Reel!
#8. Control – Kyra Machida
Control by Kyra Machida is an epic pop track that is sure to get pulses racing! Its slow fade-in builds suspense before hitting you with an EDM beat that instantly sets the tone. It’s the kind of song you can’t help but nod your head to, and creators on IG are loving every second of it. Between workout videos and showcasing vacation highlights, this track is becoming a go-to song on the platform.
#9. Agosto – Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny is back on this list with his track Agosto. It brings that island vibe from Puerto Rico straight to our speakers and headphones. Many creators are pairing this song with their beach clips, sunset videos, and peaceful everyday shareable moments. If you are looking for a song that sets a relaxing, no-stress mood, this song is a good choice.
#10. August – Ophelia Wilde
This piano roll by Ophelia Wilde titled August has been all over the internet for months and is now creeping back into the top ten. The song is light and has a unique calming effect. Many creators are using it to show off their gardens, clever cooking recipes, or stunning landscapes. If you are looking for a refreshing track that feels like a breath of fresh air compared to a high-tempo, energetic track, this one is worth considering.
How to Save Instagram Songs
If you are scrolling through Instagram Reels and you find an audio that you would like to save, just follow these simple steps:
- Tap on the name of the audio you want to use.
- Right next to the ‘Use Audio’, you will see ‘Save Audio’.
If you do not see this, it is because you must have a Business or Creator Account to be able to save trending audio.
Want to use any of the songs from this article? Just click the song name in the paragraph title, and it will take you to the Instagram audio page.
How to Access Saved Songs
- Go to create a New reel.
- If you want to film before, click on the music icon on the left side of the screen
- At the top, you will see the Save button.
- Here you will see all your Saved songs.
You can also access your saved songs through your Instagram bio. All you have to do is:
- Go to your bio and click on the three lines in the top right corner.
- Click on ‘Saved’.
- The first square will say ‘Audio’.
- Here you can access all your saved songs.
How to Find Trending Songs for Instagram Reels
Instagram portrays which sounds are trending with a little up arrow icon. You can find these arrows by browsing the suggested sounds and on the Instagram Reel page. There are also several other ways to find trending sounds, so let’s dive right in!
Browse Suggestions
Click on the +, scrollReelreel, and click on the trending arrow. This method is less likely to match your niche; instead, Instagram will show you a library of trending songs used by various creators.
On the Instagram Reel tab
This method is a great way to start because this is where your tailored Reels live. The Reels show up on this page because the Instagram algorithm takes into account the content you’ve liked in the past based on your past engagement.
For example, if you post a lot about makeup or engage with makeup on this page, you will likely see a lot of Reels having to do with beauty products. This helps you find sounds that will match your niche.
Through the Creator’s Instagram account
@Creators is used by Instagram to share important updates like platform improvements, Reels trends, and trending audio. Make sure you’re following this account to stay up to date. This Reel below showcases some recent trends on the platform:
By scrolling TikTok
Using TikTok to get inspired is a great way to find trending sounds. Although they are two completely separate apps, the trends often carry over between the two apps. So, by scrolling through the app and seeing some similarities in videos that would match your niche, odds are they could do well on Instagram too! We update the top 10 TikTok songs each week, so this is a great place to see timely trending songs:
Use Instagram Reels Templates
Instagram has recently added reel templates, so you can easily create professional videos. When going to create a reel, you will see a Templates option. You can scroll through different templates created by users and save your favorite ones. They are also broken into different categories, such as trending and recommended.
After selecting a template you want to use, you can add your clips and edit the video to your liking. These templates can be very helpful because many times the sounds that offer templates not only make editing easier, but they are also most likely trending as well. A recent trending template is the song: Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine. This song has over 683K Reels. The template looks like this:
All you have to do is simply add three clips, and the template will edit them to sync them to the sound!
Instagram does not have exact data as to why songs are trending, but we believe it is due to the number of users who save, use, or interact with a certain sound.
Scheduling Reels with Trending Audio
Instagram now allows users to schedule Reels on Metricool with trending audio. Learn how with this video:
Can Businesses Use Trending Sounds on Instagram?
There are currently over 200 million business profiles on Instagram, and since Reels are the most popular type of content on the app, it is likely that businesses are posting Reels frequently. As the owner of your business account, you may have run into the issue where a trending sound was not available for your business account to use. We’re here to tell you why.
This is because of Instagram’s Copyright rule. Instagram can remove audio or clips of audio from your content if it detects a potential licensing violation. They can also block or delete content if they believe that you have infringed on their copyright.
Businesses have access to all sounds that are labeled “Original Audio” as well as songs that are for “Commercial Use”. And not to worry, because there is quite a library full of original audio that is trending!
Make your life easier and schedule your Instagram Reels using Metricool so that they are published automatically at the optimal time.
We hope this guide to finding trending songs on Instagram Reels in 2026 was helpful, and let us know if you have any questions or comments!
