What song is “Kids” by MGMT?
Matched in 3 short videos (1 on Instagram Reels, 1 on TikTok, and 1 on YouTube Shorts). ~5.6M combined plays. Last seen 12 days ago.
The most-watched clip we've matched to "Kids" by MGMT runs on TikTok from 𝙆𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖⋆˚࿔ and has pulled in around 5.2M plays.
Our recognition logs place it in 3 videos so far (1 on Instagram Reels, 1 on TikTok, and 1 on YouTube Shorts). Those clips add up to roughly 5.6M combined plays. The latest match landed 12 days ago.
Musically, the track runs at about 123 BPM in G# Major — an upbeat pocket that syncs naturally with transitions and dance edits. Filed under Alternative, it gives editors a clear grid to cut against.
You can preview the full track on Spotify and Apple Music from the player at the top of this page — handy if you only caught a few seconds of it in a video.
We also link 8 related tracks further down, so you can keep digging through music MGMT fans and short-video creators reach for.
Audio DNA
- Tempo
- 123 BPM
- Mid-tempo
- Key
- G# Major
- Genre
- Alternative
- Length
- 5:03
- Released
- 2006
- Album
- Oracular Spectacular
By the numbers
- Recognitions
- 7
- In videos
- 3
- Total reach
- 5.6M
- Last seen
- 12 days ago
- Platforms
- 1 Reels1 TikTok1 Shorts
SEEN IN THE WILD
Videos using “Kids” as background music
Here are 3 videos ClipMusic found using this track as background music:
- 3 videos5.6M combined plays3 platformssince Jun 2026
@xswedits4
5.2M
@curlywrldd
382.9k
More from MGMT
Songs with a similar vibe
Same genre (Alternative) and a comparable tempo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the song "Kids" by MGMT?
"Kids" is a track by MGMT that ClipMusic has matched as the background music in 3 short videos on Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
How many videos use "Kids"?
ClipMusic has catalogued "Kids" in 3 videos so far — 1 on Instagram Reels, 1 on TikTok, and 1 on YouTube Shorts. Together those clips account for about 5.6M plays.
Where can I listen to "Kids"?
Use the Spotify and Apple Music links at the top of this page to play the full version of "Kids" by MGMT.
What BPM is "Kids" by MGMT?
"Kids" runs at approximately 123 BPM in G# Major and is filed under Alternative. If you're cutting a video to it, that's an upbeat pocket that syncs naturally with transitions and dance edits.
How do I find this song from a video?
Copy the video link and paste it into ClipMusic's Music Finder. It reads the audio directly and returns the title and artist when there's a match — the same way we matched "Kids" across Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. It's free and works in your browser with no signup.
Can I use "Kids" in my own video?
"Kids" is a released track by MGMT and is almost certainly protected by copyright. Check your platform's licensing rules before adding it to monetized content — what's fine on a personal post can trigger a claim once you monetize.
Find the song in your own video
Paste a TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, or X/Twitter link — free for standard use, no signup.
Open Music Finder