This Week’s Trending Songs on Instagram Reels: Oct. 7th, 2026
Emerson Tyler
07 October 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. Autumn Journey – Andrea Vanzo
Autumn Journey by Andrea Vanzo is the ideal track for setting the seasonal tone as the colder weather starts to ramp up. It gives off a calming and relaxing vibe while also letting your Instagram Reel shine visually. This top trending track is being used for several types of content, such as showcasing your favorite cafe or making content around peaceful nature walks. If you are looking for a smooth and calm track to add to your Reels, Autumn Journey by Andrea Vanzo is an excellent option.
#2. My October – The Folks
October has just begun, and My October by The Folks is already becoming a hit on Instagram. This song gives Reels a relaxed, happy-go-lucky tone. Creators are using this track to embrace the autumn season and are pairing it with clips of their favorite recipes, cozy sunset clips, and, of course, all things pumpkin! If you are looking for a track that leans into everything October has to offer, then look no further My October by The Folks is for you!
#3. October – Adrián Berenguer
October by Adrián Berenguer is keeping the October theme alive in this week’s trending Instagram songs. Much like the songs above, this track is soothing and more relaxed than the trending songs we saw this summer. This song isn’t just your typical piano roll; it gives off a unique mood that builds as the track plays on. Content creators who are looking to keep the autumn theme going are jumping to add this song to their Reels.
#4 Jukiar – Clarent & Quevedo
This track is different from the other trending tracks so far. It brings a much-needed high-energy feel to this week’s trending Instagram songs. With its punchy beat and infectious rhythm, the song is a natural fit for fast-paced edits, nightlife clips, dance videos, and anything that needs an extra jolt of energy. Jukiar by Clarent and Quevedo brings a reggaeton feel to this week’s top ten.
#5. We Fell in Love in October – Girl in Red
Girl in Red’s “We Fell in Love in October” brings a dreamy, nostalgic indie and shoegaze-inspired sound to Instagram. Its soft vocals and hazy atmosphere make it a popular choice for romantic posts, fall-themed content, and clips that capture a bittersweet, intimate feeling. Creators are using the track for everything from couple montages and soft photo carousels to nostalgic clips that capture special moments with someone they are close to.
#6 My Own Universe – PattiJ North
My Own Universe by PattiJ North pairs eloquent, expressive vocals with a smooth, captivating beat, giving the track a dreamy yet sophisticated feel. Creators are using it for fashion edits, baking videos, lifestyle content, and other visually polished posts where the song’s elegant sound adds a little extra charm.
#7. LABOUR (the cacophony)- Paris Paloma
Labour by Paris Paloma is fueling a trend that highlights the work behind someone’s success. Videos typically start with the caption, “You’re so lucky everything is working out for you,” before transitioning to clips showing the person putting in the work, training, creating, studying, or grinding to get where they are. The trend gives the song’s powerful, emotional sounds an empowering context. For your next Reel, feel free to play into this viral trend.
#8. Goo Goo Muck – The Cramps
Goo Goo Muck by The Cramps is making its seasonal return as creators kick off spooky season on Instagram. The quirky, eerie track is being used for Halloween countdowns, costume reveals, creepy edits, and posts marking the official start of the Halloween season. With Halloween just around the corner, expect to see this classic track pop up more and more as creators lean into their favorite Halloween traditions.
#9. Hello October – Sugar Lime Blue
Hello October by Sugar Lime Blue brings a warm, cozy feeling to Instagram as creators welcome the start of a new month. Its mellow sound pairs well with fall content, including seasonal resets, morning routines, changing leaves, and autumn-inspired lifestyle edits. Creators on the platform are using the track to capture that familiar feeling of saying goodbye to summer and settling into the slower, more relaxed side of fall.
#10. STORM II – Gener8ion and Yung Lean
STORM II by Gener8ion and Yung Lean brings an abstract, atmospheric energy to Instagram, with its hazy, raw production and unconventional sound standing out from more straightforward trending tracks on this list. Its experimental, dreamlike quality makes it a great match for epic landscape clips, dramatic scenery, and cinematic travel footage. Creators are using the track to give sweeping views, mountains, cityscapes, and other breathtaking visuals an almost otherworldly feel.
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 Reels page. There are also several other ways to find trending sounds, so let’s dive right in!
Browse Suggestions
Click on the +, scroll, 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 Reels 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 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”. Don’t 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. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
