TikTok Integrates YouTube Music into ‘Add to Music App’ Feature

TikTok has expanded its music integration options by partnering with YouTube Music, allowing subscribers to save songs they discover on TikTok directly to their YouTube Music playlists. This new feature further strengthens TikTok’s role as a leading music discovery platform.

Seamless Music Discovery and Playlist Integration

The new integration enables TikTok users to easily add tracks from TikTok videos to their YouTube Music playlists. As demonstrated in a recent feature video, users can now select “Add to Music App” when tapping on “Add Song” at the bottom of a TikTok video.

From there, users can choose YouTube Music or other music services to automatically save the track to their preferred playlist, depending on their music streaming subscription settings.

YouTube Music Becomes Default After First Use

Once the Add to Music App feature is used with YouTube Music for the first time, the platform will automatically become the default music streaming service for future track saves.

In addition to TikTok’s main feed, users can also access the feature from an artist’s Sound Detail Page, enabling more opportunities to save their favorite songs for future listening.

YouTube Music’s Statement on the Integration

YouTube Music explained that the integration would make it easier for users to retain the songs they discover on TikTok:

“YouTube Music’s integration makes it easier than ever for users to save the music they discover on TikTok directly to their TikTok Songs playlist on YouTube Music - empowering artists and fans to build lasting connections, so casual listeners can become lifelong superfans.”

This move also benefits artists by converting casual listeners into engaged fans, which can help boost streaming numbers and audience reach.

TikTok: A Global Music Discovery Engine

TikTok has long been recognized as a powerful driver of music trends. According to TikTok’s Music Impact Report 2024:

• 84% of all songs that entered the Billboard Global 200 gained viral traction on TikTok first.

• TikTok video views were directly correlated with increased streaming volumes for 96% of artists analyzed.

The “Add to Music App” feature has already contributed significantly to music discovery, generating over a billion track saves to date.

A Win-Win for YouTube Music and TikTok

The addition of YouTube Music as a partner strengthens TikTok’s value as a music discovery platform while also giving YouTube Music subscribers a more convenient way to build and maintain their playlists.

This integration also positions YouTube Music as a strong competitor to other major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, all of which aim to capture listeners who discover tracks through TikTok.

TikTok’s Influence and Future Uncertainty

TikTok continues to shape the global music landscape, helping emerging artists and established names reach wider audiences. However, ongoing discussions about potential bans of the platform in some countries, including the United States, raise questions about what platform could eventually fill this music discovery void if TikTok were to be banned.

For now, the new partnership with YouTube Music makes TikTok even more valuable for both artists and music fans alike.

Available in the Latest TikTok Update

YouTube Music is now available as an Add to Music App partner in the latest version of TikTok. Users simply need to update the app to access the new feature.