Wellness experts at Eden’s Gate have taken a seedlist of sounds to see which gain the most views on TikTok and therefore are the most satisfying. The full data can be found here.
TikTok Most Satisfying Sounds:
| Sound | TikTok View |
| Typing on a keyboard | 5,800,000 |
| Peeling a sticker | 4,400,000 |
| Rain pouring | 3,900,000 |
| Popcorn popping | 2,800,000 |
| Bubble wrap popping | 1,800,000 |
| A can opening | 1,700,000 |
| Chopping food | 1,600,000 |
| Popping open a jar | 1,300,000 |
| The crunch of biting into food | 721,600 |
| Sizzling food cooking in a pan | 591,000 |
| Fire crackling | 92,100 |
The most satisfying sound is the sound of typing on a keyboard, which has over 5.8 million views on TikTok. Many people find typing on a keyboard satisfying, this is due to the repetitive tapping sound which sends signals to the part of the brain that controls stress. The tapping can reduce stress or any negative emotions.
Rain is the third most popular satisfying sound, with over 3.9 million views. The simple repetitive sound of falling rain allows us to relax our overstimulated brains. Our brain processes the sound as calming and non-threatening, the mixture of high and low frequencies causes relaxation and reduces stress.
It’s no surprise that bubble wrap makes the list; the sound of bubble wrap popping is known for being an addictive activity because of the sensation you get from popping the bubbles and hearing the sound that comes with it. This sound is so popular on TikTok with over 1.8 million views.
Have you ever noticed the popping sound a jar makes when you open the lid? This sound is another oddly satisfying sound that reaches over 1.3 million views on TikTok. Jars make a satisfying ‘pop’ sound when they are first opened due to the compressed air released when the lid is removed.
Do you enjoy cooking? Then this may be the reason why! The sound of food sizzling on a pan is a highly satisfying sound reaching 591,000 TikTok views. The human brain is easily charmed by the sounds of sizzling due to the chemical reward released, the pleasure from the chemicals released may be part of what makes the sound of food sizzling so enjoyable – not to mention the delicious food after!
