There’s nothing more annoying than trying to find the perfect song for your Instagram Story, just to realize it isn’t showing up when you search for it.

If you cannot find popular song titles in your Instagram Music Library, we’ve listed numerous fixes you can try to help you ensure your Instagram posts are paired with your favorite songs.

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1. Try Switching to a Personal or Creator Account

Most of the time, this issue may be triggered due to the type of account you have. Therefore, it’s worth switching from a Personal account to a Creator account or vice versa temporarily.

Here’s how to switch your type of account on Instagram:

Once you’ve switched your Instagram account type, head to the Instagram Music Library and search fortrending Reels songs. If it still does not appear, it’s time to rule out the possibility of the culprit being your account type.

2. Clear Instagram’s Cache

Several social media apps, including Instagram, use cached data to speed up loading times and enhance user experience. At times, Instagram’s cached data can interfere with the app’s Music Library, causing a limited choice of songs.

Unfortunately, Instagram itself does not have a built-in feature to clear its cache. If you own an iOS device, the only way to clear Instagram’s cache is by deleting the app and downloading it again. On the other hand, you may clear Instagram’s cache on Android devices by launching your device’sSettingsapp and going toApps > Instagram > Storage & Cache > Clear Cache.

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Other Fixes to Try

If switching your account type and clearing Instagram’s cache didn’t resolve the issue, here a few fixes we recommend trying before contacting Instagram’s support team:

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Hopefully, after trying these fixes, your Instagram Music Library will be back to normal, and you can get back to creating engaging content. However, if none of the solutions worked and the issue still persists, it’s worth contacting Instagram’s support team.

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