[Western Music Edition] Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [2026]
You’ve probably seen them at least once on your smartphone—the memorable Western songs that play on YouTube Shorts.
Catchy melodies and lyrics from short videos are rapidly gaining buzz across social media.
To answer questions like “What’s this song called?” and “Which tracks are trending?”, we’re introducing the most frequently used songs based on current YouTube Shorts trends.
It’s packed with tips for creating short videos and discovering new music!
Playlist
| [Western Music Edition] Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | i like the way you kiss meArtemas |  play_arrow | An emotional track with an 80s-style synth sound |
| 2east | OrdinaryAlex Warren |  play_arrow | Alex Warren's love song |
| 3east | Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | An emotional song by Benson Boone popular on social media |
| 4east | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s addictive disco track |
| 5east | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Even at the end of the world, love will make everything okay. |
| 6east | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | A smash hit that fuses hip-hop and country |
| 7east | MessyLola Young |  play_arrow | A song about facing myself as I waver between conflicting expectations |
| 8east | back to friendssombr |  play_arrow | A popular love-themed song on YouTube |
| 9east | Not Like UsKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track is a big hit |
| 10east | The SubwayChappell Roan |  play_arrow | A bittersweet New York story of Chapel Row |
| 11east | Shake It To The Max (Fly) (Remix)MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy |  play_arrow | Energetic music from Molly |
| 12east | NOKIADrake |  play_arrow | A collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR |
| 13east | BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s bittersweet love song |
| 14east | AnxietyDoechii |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the heart with its original music |
| 15east | Paint The Town RedDoja Cat |  play_arrow | A massively popular song by Doja Cat, a rapper who embraces full-on femininity. |
| 16east | greedyTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s hit song “greedy” |
| 17east | Too SweetHozier |  play_arrow | Hozier’s new song has reached No. 1 in the United States. |
| 18east | StrangersKenya Grace |  play_arrow | South African R&B singer with global popularity |
| 19east | Starboy ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Struggle with Wealth as Portrayed by The Weeknd and Daft Punk |
| 20east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A collaborative hit song between a Korean star and American music |
| 21east | Sky HighElektronomia |  play_arrow | Finnish EDM music is extremely popular. |
| 22east | The SpectreAlan Walker |  play_arrow | Alan Walker's classic song is popular. |
| 23east | UnstoppableSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s “Alive” is wildly popular around the world. |
| 24east | GigaChad Theme (Phonk House Version)g3ox_em |  play_arrow | A musical work that fuses phonk and house |
| 25east | Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell |  play_arrow | Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael |
| 26east | Close EyesDVRST |  play_arrow | Dieverest, a pioneer of drift phonk |
| 27east | FriendshipsPascal Letoublon |  play_arrow | A hit song by a popular French producer on TikTok |
| 28east | ParisElse |  play_arrow | France’s standout duo gains popularity with their innovative music. |
| 29east | Memory RebootVØJ, Narvent |  play_arrow | The electronic track 'Memory Reboot' is popular. |
| 30east | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | The hit song by The Kid Laroi and Bieber |
| 31east | ClandestinaFilv & Edmofo feat. Emma Peters |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Latin Track “Clandestina” |
| 32east | (It Goes Like) NananaPeggy Gou |  play_arrow | Popular song(s) by South Korean-born Peggy Gou |
| 33east | Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez |  play_arrow | A love song by an Elvis-style singer becomes a big hit |
| 34east | Dancin (KRONO Remix)Aaron Smith |  play_arrow | Comforting house music popular on YouTube |
| 35east | Tomfoolery (Dante9k Remix)David Snell |  play_arrow | The secret behind the classic cheerful music of YouTube Shorts |
| 36east | WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings of self-denial with drift funk |
| 37east | Here With Med4vd |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song is creating a huge buzz |
| 38east | SaharaHensonn |  play_arrow | Ukrainian Phonk music producer |
| 39east | Oh No (TikTok Remix)Capone |  play_arrow | The popular “Oh No” song on YouTube Shorts |
| 40east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | The song “If We Ever,” which became a big hit on TikTok |
| 41east | Dancin ft. Luvli (Krono Remix)Aaron Smith |  play_arrow | Aaron Smith, popular in electronic music |
| 42east | METAMORPHOSISINTERWORLD |  play_arrow | TikTok hit song from Drift Phonk |
| 43east | MURDER IN MY MINDKORDHELL |  play_arrow | The shocking music of Code Hell is popular. |
| 44east | good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A pop-punk smash hit that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 45east | MakebaJAIN |  play_arrow | “Makeba,” popular on TikTok, a song that suits surreal videos. |
| 46east | Paint It, BlackThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rolling Stones’ melancholic masterpiece |
| 47east | Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s high-energy hit song |
| 48east | NEON BLADEMoonDeity |  play_arrow | A heavy, hardcore techno track popular on social media |
| 49east | Funny SongCavendish Music |  play_arrow | The cheerful song “Funny Song” that’s popular overseas |
| 50east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | Megan Thee Stallion’s bold new song |
| 51east | Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra |  play_arrow | Music that celebrates life with an optimistic song |
| 52east | Toca TocaFly Project |  play_arrow | Dance music from Romania is popular. |
| 53east | rockstarPost Malone ft. 21 Savage |  play_arrow | A hit song depicting the extreme life of a rock star |