Music on Instagram
Music makes Reels and Stories, but it can also cause trouble: posts get muted, blocked, or aren't allowed for business accounts at all. In this category, we explain which music you can use on Instagram, how to identify royalty-free tracks, how the music library works for business accounts, and what you can do if a post is restricted because of music. For musicians, there are also tips on how to promote their own songs on Instagram and Spotify.
09 July 2025
What music can I use on Instagram? A simple guide
You've probably experienced it before: you create a perfect Instagram reel, find a current chart hit that goes perfectly with it, post it proudly - and shortly afterwards the video is muted. Or even worse: it is completely blocked. The question immediately pops into your head: What music can I use o
09 July 2025
How do I recognize royalty-free music for Instagram? Your simple guide
You've almost made it: your new Instagram reel is edited, the video looks fantastic and now all you need is the perfect song to set the mood. You open the music search and find just the right chart hit. But before you hit "Share", there's this quiet, nagging question: Am I even allowed to do this? H