YouTube Shorts song finder
Find the song in a YouTube Short from its share link or a saved clip. Shorts often feature loops, sped-up songs or only a few bars, so choose a clean excerpt with as little narration as possible.
YouTube Song Finder for videos and Shorts
Find songs in YouTube videos and Shorts by link or saved clip.
Which song is playing on YouTube?
Enter the time where the music starts.
Use a supported recording up to 30 MB.
Check the video’s own music clues
The description, pinned comment and music credits may name the track or its creator. Combine those clues with the returned song title and artist, especially when a video uses a cover or a custom edit. Hum to Search is independent of YouTube.
How to use the YouTube song finder by link
Copy the video link
Use the Share menu on a YouTube video or Short to copy its URL. Paste the link into the field, or select a saved audio or video recording.
Locate the soundtrack
Enter the time where the music begins. After the audio is ready, preview it and choose a clear section with minimal talking.
Search the recording
Run the YouTube music identifier on the selected passage, then compare the returned title and artist with the video. Repeat with another passage if the soundtrack changes.
Identify background music in YouTube videos
Long videos and vlogs
When using the YouTube song finder by link, note a timestamp to separate the intro music from the background track you want. Search each musical section independently.
Gaming and tutorial soundtracks
Dialogue and game effects can mask the music. Look for a quiet stretch, or check the creator’s description and music credits alongside your search.
When a soundtrack is hard to recognize
- Try a passage away from narration and sound effects.
- Check whether the video credits an original artist or a remix.
- For multiple songs, keep a separate timestamp for each one.
YouTube music identification questions
Can I find a song from a YouTube Shorts link?
Open the YouTube Shorts song finder, paste the Short’s share link and choose the musical passage. Looped, edited or very short tracks may be harder to identify than the original recording.
What if one YouTube video contains several songs?
Search one timestamp at a time. A single recognition result is not a complete soundtrack list for the whole video.
Can I identify instrumental music in a YouTube video without lyrics?
Yes. The YouTube music identifier can search instrumental recordings without lyrics. Use a clear segment of the actual soundtrack rather than speech over the music.
Why does the result name a different version?
Covers, live performances and remixes may share musical material. Compare the returned artist and release with the video before assuming it is the same version.
Does identifying YouTube music make it copyright-free?
No. A successful match identifies music; it does not provide a license or authorize reuse. Follow the track owner’s licensing terms.