Top Instagram Reels Trends to Try in 2026 (Updated Weekly)

What are the Trending Reels on Instagram? — May 2025 Roundup

Discover the hottest trends on Instagram Reels this month.

Trend: The Front: Stunning — May 29, 2025

Trend Recap: This trend looks good from all angles. Use this audio to showcase your business, a hobby, or work you’re proud of.

Audio: Original audio – bjornandlucia

Current # of Posts: 22.4K

Trend: Excuse Me, Do You Work Here? — May 29, 2025

Trend Recap: Trending audio, reporting for duty! Brands and small businesses can tap into this trend by spotlighting their uniform, logo, or products.

Audio: Original audio – rw.coffeeandwine

Current # of Posts: 2.9K

Trend: The Whisk — May 29, 2025

Trend Recap: We’ve all seen blue shirt guy dancing on TikTok, but you don’t need to be a ballroom pro to use this trending audio. Add a funny POV or text overlay and break a leg! (In the theatrical sense, of course.)

Audio: Assumptions (slowed down version) – re.cept

Current # of Posts: 26K

Trend: Six Syllables — May 22, 2025

Trend Recap: This trend is relatively simple—you need a six-syllable mantra and repeat to the beat! For example, you should read this trend blog. You should read this trend blog. You should read this trend blog (can’t blame us for trying).

Audio: Original audio – wonderkindco

Current # of Posts: 1.3K

Trend: Propaganda I’m Not Falling For — May 22, 2025

Trend Recap: Time to let your personality shine. Creators are sharing trends or ideas they’re not falling for, and the lists range from social commentary to more lighthearted takes. Pair your no-gos with this trending audio for an easy way to join the convo.

Audio: Chiquitita x ABBA spedup – angelagiakas

Current # of Posts: 318K

Trend: Oh, Princess — May 22, 2025

Trend Recap: You can run, but you can’t hide from this trend. Use this sound for POV vids where you’re looking for something (or someone).

Audio: Original audio – sotysisters

Current # of Posts: 2.2K

Trend: I Love Stuff — May 15, 2025

Trend Recap: Calling all maximalists, collectors, and general tchotchke enthusiasts: This sound is for you. If you’re a creator, use it to show off your prized collection or design aesthetic. Likewise, brands and small businesses can use it to share their retail spaces or goods.

Audio: I Like Stuff – melissaherriott

Current # of Posts: 7.8K

Trend: Memories — May 15, 2025

Trend Recap: Need a soundtrack for your weekend or trip recap? Look no further. Pair this sound with your next Reel, and voilà, cinema.

Audio: Original audio – aistars_khaledd

Current # of Posts: 56.7K

Trend: Hello, It’s Me — May 15, 2025

Trend Recap: Hello, it’s us when faced with temptation. Use this trending audio to show your competing goals or internal conflicts.

Audio: Original audio – harshnagpal16

Current # of Posts: 1K

Trend: Apéritif — May 8, 2025

Trend Recap: Nothing like a vibey soundtrack to whet the appetite! Creators are using this sound for recipe vids, how-tos, and food vlogs. Consider us hungry for more.

Audio: Apéritif – dennisivnvcbeats, DYVN

Current # of Posts: 15K

Trend: The Butterfly Effect — May 8, 2025

Trend Recap: Nostalgia is the watchword for this trend, with creators reflecting on how life could be different if they didn’t do this one thing. Add your own “what if” to the ring with this Lorde track.

Audio: Original audio – alexa.kosior

Current # of Posts: 456

Trend: Noooooo — May 8, 2025

Trend Recap: This sound is trending on TikTok, but hasn’t made a big splash on Reels—yet. Get ahead of the trend by using this audio for anything that’s a firm “nope” for you.

Audio: Original audio – isobellorna

Current # of Posts: 546

Trend: Mystical Magical — May 2, 2025

Trend Recap: This feel-good track is the perfect backdrop for Reels that inspire awe, whimsy, or positivity.

Audio: Mystical Magical – Benson Boone

Current # of Posts: 25.4K

Trend: Jaws Theme — May 2, 2025

Trend Recap: “Reel” in some big fish with this trending audio (okay, we couldn’t help ourselves).

Long known as a sound that inspires dread, creators are taking the Jaws theme and spinning it on its head. In this case, the “prey” is a topic or convo that sparks interest, and creators circling it is a good thing.

Audio: Original audio – kjhoyt

Current # of Posts: 12K

Trend: This Is The Whole Point — May 2, 2025

Trend Recap: If you’re chronically online (guilty), then this trend is your gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and appreciate the little things.

Audio: Take My Hand – goldenmase

Current # of Posts: 110K

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