The Most Viral Songs of 2025 — From ‘Anxiety’ to ‘Ocean Eyes’

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Today, TikTok has the power to turn a song into a global hit overnight. It can revive careers, launch new artists, and bring back tracks we thought were buried in the past. And now that the year is wrapping up, the platform has released its list of the Top 20 most viral songs of 2025.

But why does this list matter? Because TikTok’s influence on the music landscape is impossible to overlook. This ranking is more than a recap—it’s a snapshot of the songs that shaped trends and a reflection of what truly resonated with listeners around the world. And at the center of it all are the users, who continue to be the driving force behind every viral moment.

Through choreographies, memes, challenges, and creative edits, users pushed these songs into massive digital fame. Many artists even jumped in themselves, reacting to trends and sharing videos to connect with the community. And let’s be honest—you probably heard ‘Pretty Little Baby’ at least once this year.

@xsb3lPretty little baby✨♬ Pretty Little Baby – Connie Francis

Songs That Made a Comeback

‘Pretty Little Baby,’ released in 1962 by Connie Francis, made an unexpected return over sixty years later. The song spread across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook—every corner of the internet—showing how multigenerational the app has become. What makes it even more emotional is that Francis, who passed away this year, lived long enough to witness her song’s digital revival.

In the second spot is another big comeback: Jess Glynne’s ‘Hold My Hand.’ A decade after its original release, it turned into a viral meme used to soundtrack everything from vacation disasters to surprise successes.

@jessglynne Darlin… ✈️ #jet2holidays #holdmyhand #Jet2 #JessGlynne ♬ Jet2 Advert – ✈️A7-BBH | MAN 🇬🇧

Latin music also made its mark. J Balvin secured the #4 position with ‘Azul,’ a 2020 hit that returned thanks to new memes, choreography trends, and edits—transporting many listeners straight back to early pandemic memories. The same thing happened with Billie Eilish’s ‘Ocean Eyes,’ originally released in 2017, which found a whole new wave of popularity on the platform.

@maeganpradarits Chat did I do this right? #oceaneyes #viral #ffyypp #heterochromia ♬ original sound – billyrics

Hit Songs and Trends

If we’re talking cultural impact, 2025 had a clear standout: Doechii. Her track ‘Anxiety’ didn’t just go viral—it was crowned Music Trend of the Year, cementing her as a major voice in today’s global music landscape.

The list also includes ‘Dame Un Grrr’ by Fantomel x Kate Linn, one of the most-used sounds in trends, edits, and viral challenges throughout the year.

@.emilydavidsondame un grrrr♬ GRR – Fantomel

Another song that left its mark was ‘Te quería ver,’ the irresistibly catchy hit from Alemán and Neton Vega, which landed at #7. And of course, we have El Alfa with ‘Suave,’ a track that TikTok users have adopted as the perfect soundtrack for showing off their best moments, creating aspirational content, or adding humor to their most chaotic videos.

@guero__ctTe quería ver alemán ft Neton Vega video oficial♬ sonido original – OCRAM

Most Viral TikTok Songs In 2025 (Top 20)

1. Pretty Little Baby – Connie Francis
2. Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
3. Rock That Body – Black Eyed Peas’
4. Azul’ – J. Balvin
5. Dame Un Grrr – Fantomel x Kate Linn
6. Apt. – ROSE and Bruno Mars
7. Te Queria Ver – Aleman and Neton Vega
8. Stecu Stecu – Faris Adam
9. Anxiety – Doechii
10. Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
11. Share It To The Max (FLY) (Remix) – MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea
12. Ocean Eyes – Billie Eilish
13. No One Noticed – The Marias
14. Back To Friends – Sombr
15. Sparks – Coldplay
16. That’s So True – Gracie Abrams
17. Let Down – Radiohead
18. Suave – El Alfa
19. My Darling – Chella
20. We Hug Now – Sydney Rose