Mixkit
Mixkit is Envato's free stock library of music, sound effects and video. Its music license allows commercial use on any web or social media platform, with no attribution required. It excludes TV/radio broadcast and video games, and it doesn't specifically mention Twitch or live streaming.
TL;DR
Video creators who want free background music with no credit needed for YouTube and social clips. Where you can use it: Twitch unconfirmed, YouTube safe, TikTok safe, Instagram safe, Kick unconfirmed. No credit needed.
Where is Mixkit safe to use?
Based on Mixkit's own license terms, checked October 2026. “Copyright-free” on one platform doesn't mean safe everywhere, so we check each one.
- Safe
- Safe with steps
- Not allowed
- Not confirmed
| Twitch live streams | Not confirmed The license allows public performance 'on any web or social media platform' but bans TV/radio broadcast. It never names Twitch or live streaming. |
|---|---|
| Twitch VODs, clips & highlights | Not confirmed Internet video-on-demand services are allowed in general. Twitch, Audible Magic and VOD mutes aren't mentioned. |
| YouTube videos & live streams | Safe YouTube videos are named as allowed. If you get a claim, email the details to team@mixkit.co. |
| TikTok | Safe Covered by 'any web or social media platform'. TikTok isn't named, but it is clearly a social media platform. |
| Instagram Reels & Live | Safe Covered by 'any web or social media platform'. Live isn't addressed. |
| Kick | Not confirmed Not named. Only general web/social wording, plus the broadcast exclusion. |
Mixkit at a glance
- Price
- Free
- Free option available
- Catalog
- Hundreds of tracks
- Credit
- Not required
- Use it without a credit
- Contains
- No AI music
Genres
- Hip Hop
- Electronic
- House
- Chillout
- Ambient
- Jazz
- Funk
- Rock
- Trap
- Pop
- Cinematic
- Corporate
Company
Envato (Australia); Mixkit launched 2019
Includes
- SFX
- Stock video
- Video templates
Which plan you need
Everything is free under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License, with no account tiers and no channel limits. The site upsells Envato Elements, which is a separate paid service.
Can you monetize?
Yes. The license allows commercial and non-commercial use, including YouTube videos and online ads.
Content ID, claims, and VOD mutes
Mixkit doesn't say its music is in Content ID, and the license bans users from registering tracks with any rights management service. Claims can still happen (the license itself says to forward claim details to team@mixkit.co for help).
Not sure how claims, strikes, and mutes differ? Read our DMCA guide.
Watch out for
- Not allowed in TV or radio broadcasts, video games, or on CDs/DVDs
- Can't remix tracks or put them in a music-only release
- Never register Mixkit tracks with Content ID or any other rights system
- Twitch and live streaming aren't named in the license
- Mixkit doesn't say who makes its tracks or rule out AI. Its 'Generate Music with AI' link goes to Envato's separate paid AI generator
Mixkit FAQ
Is Mixkit safe to use on Twitch?
Not confirmed. Live streams: The license allows public performance 'on any web or social media platform' but bans TV/radio broadcast. It never names Twitch or live streaming. VODs and clips: Internet video-on-demand services are allowed in general. Twitch, Audible Magic and VOD mutes aren't mentioned.
Will Mixkit music get my YouTube videos claimed?
Yes. YouTube videos are named as allowed. If you get a claim, email the details to team@mixkit.co. Mixkit doesn't say its music is in Content ID, and the license bans users from registering tracks with any rights management service. Claims can still happen (the license itself says to forward claim details to team@mixkit.co for help).
Can I use Mixkit on TikTok, Instagram, or Kick?
TikTok: Yes. Covered by 'any web or social media platform'. TikTok isn't named, but it is clearly a social media platform. Instagram: Yes. Covered by 'any web or social media platform'. Live isn't addressed. Kick: Not confirmed. Not named. Only general web/social wording, plus the broadcast exclusion.
Is Mixkit free?
Yes, there is a free option. Pricing: Free. Everything is free under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License, with no account tiers and no channel limits. The site upsells Envato Elements, which is a separate paid service.
Do I need to credit Mixkit?
No, credit isn't required. Not required ('Attribution is appreciated but not required'). An optional credit like 'Music from Mixkit (mixkit.co)' in your description can help if you ever need to dispute a claim.
Can I monetize content that uses Mixkit?
Yes. The license allows commercial and non-commercial use, including YouTube videos and online ads.