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[College Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]

We’re excited to present the latest top 100 karaoke songs, ranked by number of views from the university student favorites chart, all in one go!

From the newest single hits by artists hugely popular among college-age listeners to timeless karaoke classics, a wide variety of tracks have made the list.

The playlist is updated weekly.

[University Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026] (21–30)

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Rihanna – Stay ft. Mikky Ekko
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It’s a heartbreak song that honestly and straightforwardly sings the feeling of ‘I want you to be here.’ With its gentle, mellow tone, it’s very easy to sing, so it’s great for karaoke.

I hope you can really immerse yourself in the song, let the sadness out, and sing your heart out.

The One That Got AwayKaty Perry22rank/position

Katy Perry – The One That Got Away (Official Music Video)
The One That Got AwayKaty Perry

The final lyric, which means “If I could do it over, I wouldn’t want to lose you,” perfectly captures how it feels to have your heart broken, doesn’t it? The tempo and pitch make it easy to sing, so pour your heart into it and sing your heart out.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift23rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

This is a breakup song that passionately declares, “I will absolutely never get back together with you!” It’s a super catchy track, so singing it at karaoke might help ease the pain of heartbreak as you go.

Try belting it out at the top of your lungs.

FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG24rank/position

BIGBANG – FANTASTIC BABY M/V
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This is a signature song by BIGBANG, a South Korean artist group that enjoys immense popularity among female college students.

It’s an up-tempo track that’s sure to hype up the room at karaoke! I think it’s a song that’s often sung when a large group of girls goes to karaoke together.

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YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video
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A song by YOASOBI that drew widespread attention as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko.” It captures the protagonist’s turbulent emotions as they waver between the ideal and the reality of being an idol, set to an aggressive musical style.

Released digitally in April 2023, it sparked a huge reaction both in Japan and abroad, becoming the first Japanese song to top the Billboard Global Excl.

U.S.

chart.

With a unique atmosphere reminiscent of performances at live houses in Akihabara, it’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.

Highly recommended not only for idol fans but also for those who don’t usually listen to anime songs.