By Sky Bloom IT 
It is no secret that TikTok serves as the world’s stage, with millions of videos shared every day. As with anything involving TikTok, when it comes to finding trending sounds, it’s often the most important factor in how successful a video can be. The same can be said about using trending sounds, whether it’s a trending song, funny audio, or remix, all trending sounds help determine what type of content gets pushed into the wider TikTok universe for all to see. Creators can’t get more exposure for their content and learn how to find trending sounds.
Why Sound Matters in TikTok
While it might not seem overly complicated, enthusiasm for sound on TikTok is a real thing; a video with a certain sound playing in the background could very well show up on the “For You Page”. To be discovered by the widest fanbase is key to getting on the “For You Page”, so this is all connected to TikTok’s algorithm for pushing content. Simply figuring out how to discover trending audio is a powerful way to reach the audience that creators want to live for!
Check out the “For You Page.”
The “For You Page” (FYP) is a good place to begin. It is the part of TikTok that has the trending content; trends based on the activity of users. An easy way to see what trends are trending is to simply scroll through your FYP. You will start to identify which songs or sound clips are trending and are being reused and repurposed by creators to tell their story.
Utilize the Search and Sound features on TikTok. Built-in tools for finding trending audio on TikTok are useful and streamlined as follows:
- The Search Bar: Simply type “trending sounds” or the name of a song and see how many videos are associated with that sound.
- The Sound Page: When you click on any sound in any video, you will be taken to a page dedicated to that sound. The sound page sorts videos related to that sound from most popular to least popular, as well as how quickly the song or sound is trending.
TikTok’s Creative Center
TikTok’s Creative Center is another option for finding trending sounds. TikTok’s Creative Center provides good, useful, and detailed analytics of trending songs, hashtags, creators, and regions where a sound is achieving the highest trending results.
Follow Influencers and Creators
Sometimes the quickest way to find trends is to see what influencers are posting. Most TikTok top creators are most often the early adopters of audio trends. They can help keep you ahead as long as you are following the suggested creators.
Use Third-party Tools
In addition to what TikTok offers, in many cases there are additional third-party tools and platforms used to keep track of trending sounds. They will provide you as a creator with insight into the trending audios, and what audios are likely to peak soon. This will lead to less guesswork and provide you with an opportunity to be strategic in your content.
Connect with TikTok Communities
Connecting with communities on TikTok, for example through YouTube, Discord, or even Facebook Groups will give you an early heads up of what sounds are beginning to trend. Many creators are very open about their audio concepts and trends in these communities.
Conclusion
Trending sounds are so much more than background sounds; they’re the pulse of TikTok content. By staying on your FYP, using TikTok built-in features, exploring TikTok’s Creative Center, and learning from influencers or communities, you can consistently stay on top of audio trends. Timing is also important; getting a sound before it becomes popular can significantly increase your chances of going viral.
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