This Song Got 922 Million Searches for Mood Boosting (Study Results)

• HUNTR/X is the go-to choice band for improving the mood, as their songs “How It’s Done” and “Golden” both rank in the top 10 tracks for feeling good.

• "Ordinary" by Alex Warren is the fastest motivating song with 168 beats per minute, twice the 80 BPM threshold proven to keep you energized.

• Morgan Wallen’s country song “I Got Better” also makes the mood-lifting charts, with people looking it up 44M times.

Nearly 80% of adults use music as a way to manage their mood, with the right songs shown to reduce stress by up to 65%. The healthcare AI startup Ubie Health recently conducted a study to identify which songs people search for most when wanting to feel good in 2025.

The research examined popular songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart and tracked how many times people searched for them when looking for mood-boosting music. The study also looked at each song's tempo (beats per minute), as faster tracks (with 80+ BPM) often energize, while slower ones can calm. The final rankings were based on the search volume.

Here's a look at the 10 most-searched songs for workout playlists in 2025:

You can access the complete research findings here.

Key Takeaway

"How It's Done" by HUNTR/X takes first place among the most popular songs for improving mood. The track, released as part of an animated musical by the fictional K-pop group, has been looked up 922M times, nearly seven times more than other feel-good songs. The song’s popularity could be explained by its energetic 160 BPM, making it great for a quick energy lift.

"What Did I Miss?" by Drake comes in second place. Even though it was released just this year, listeners have already streamed the track more than 130M times. This hip-hop song runs at 126 BPM, giving it a rhythm that’s easy to enjoy anytime.

Next up is "Golden" by HUNTR/X again, making them the only group appearing twice in the mood-lifting charts. This 2025 release falls under the indie pop category with a slightly slower 123 BPM and has already been listened to over 85M times.

"I Got Better" by Morgan Wallen ranks fourth as the only country song in the top 10. Being streamed over 40M times, this track comes with the lowest 85 BPM, which makes it a good fit for creating calm, positive feelings.

ROSE & Bruno Mars take fifth place with their collaboration "APT". This energetic pop song features 149 beats per minute and has been searched over 32M times since its release last year.

"Ordinary" by Alex Warren is the sixth most searched song for mood improvement. The 2025 pop release has the highest tempo in the top 10 at 168 BPM and provides an upbeat feel. Despite being freshly released, the track has been streamed about 31M times.

"Daisies" by Justin Bieber follows next at seventh position, being looked up over 31M times. The pop song has a mid-range beat of 110 BPM, which makes a balanced mood-lifting effect.

"Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone comes in eighth place among positive vibe songs with more than 28M listens. The track first appeared in 2024 and mixes pop and rock elements while maintaining a consistent rhythm of 105 beats each minute.

"30 For 30" by SZA and Kendrick Lamar takes ninth place, recording over 27M lookups for mood lift. This hip-hop track came out this year and offers a motivating 140 BPM.

"Your Idol" by Saja Boys completes the top 10 songs for feeling good. Blending pop and R&B, the 2025 release comes in at 90 BPM and has already been streamed around 27M times, making it a popular pick for slower-paced routines.

"Music affects our emotions in multiple ways," says Kota Kubo, CEO and co-founder at Ubie Health. "Faster songs around 120-170 BPM trigger dopamine release for immediate mood lifts, while mid-tempo tracks around 85-110 BPM help with stress reduction through serotonin. It’s often the case that people have situational playlists, not one playlist consisting of just favorite songs. For example, they might have a fast-tempo list for morning motivation and slower tracks for evening relaxation."