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Following trends of 2026 is one of the most fool-proof ways to grow your socials and go viral. No matter your content niche, incorporating trends into your content can make it more relatable and digestible to your audience. It keeps your content fresh and can even help you stay more consistent with posting!
In this blog post, we’ll be sharing the latest trends as they go viral, along with examples of how to incorporate them into your content. Remember to stay authentic and choose trends that you genuinely enjoy and relate to. It shouldn’t feel forced when you hop on a trend, it should be fun!
With that, explore our favorite trends on social media right now, below. And check back every 2 weeks for fresh trends!
Trends this month: October
First in my bloodline
It’s time to celebrate your very specific accomplishments. Share something you’re officially the “first in your bloodline” to do, whether it’s genuinely impressive or hilariously unserious.
Not all angels wear wings
Not all heroes wear capes… and apparently not all VS angels wear wings either. Use this trending audio from the Victoria Secret fashion show and give your best model walk at your 9-5.
Getting Robbed but
Film someone “stealing” your purse while you happily let them take it. Add “Getting robbed but…” on screen, followed by something that would easily have more of your attention on your phone,
Texts from A
Channel your inner Pretty Little Liars and let “A” expose you. Add a text from “A” on screen that calls you out for one of your most roast-worthy habits.
How to add text behind you… not
Start the video like you’re about to teach everyone how to put text behind you. Then admit you actually have no idea how to do it and tell them to come to your business instead.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DeSAZGhphqm/
Trends this month: September
What Do You Bring to the Table?
A literal answer to the classic question. Creators empty their bag one item at a time, placing each object down in sync with a dramatic beat. It works well for showing off everyday essentials, work gear, beauty products or travel must-haves.
Adult Fidget Trading
Two people take turns offering random objects in a very serious-looking negotiation, using a sheet with three symbols: X to reject, check mark to accept, and plus to ask for more. The humor comes from seeing what each person thinks is a fair trade, especially when the items are worth wildly different amounts. It’s easy to adapt with products, snacks or office essentials.
Clap if you’re against
The “Clap If You’re Against…” trend gives creators a simple way to call out something they strongly dislike. The audio sets up “Clap if you’re against…”, while the creator adds their own pet peeve, unpopular practice, bad habit, or hyper-specific annoyance as on-screen text before enthusiastically clapping in agreement.
Already overstimulated
Creators are sharing things that have happened to them or been sent to them when they were “already overstimulated”. This is a trending way to create relatable content for your audience.
We have no time
You can try this one with any trending audio. One person suggests doing something and the other claims they don’t have time. The first person asks “time for what” and the other says “for silly questions” while doing the suggested thing.
Trends this month: August
Kinda Chic
Simply create a carousel with some of your favorite photos and add yellow text saying “kinda chic to…”
This is very easy to apply to your content niche!
Someone’s gotta hold it down
If you live in an area that isn’t as well-known, this one’s for you. Create a video of you in your town and add thext that says “It can’t always be LA, someones gotta hold it down in…”. You can replace LA with a your favorite city to visit!
Wtf is…
If you dislike a trendy or popular thing/concept, this is your moment to show it. Simply use photo or video that shows the opposite and write “wtf is…”
I would do anything for you
This is your chance to share your toxic trait. Film a video of you telling someone you love that you’d do anything for them. Then have them ask you for something you’re incapable of doing.
Stop. Carry on
This is very popular outfit trend right now. Perfect for outfits of the week or showing your vacations outfits!
You think I’m pretty?
This one’s just a bit of fun. Film someone telling you you are pretty ‘something’, then film yourself saying “you think I’m pretty??”.
Trends this month: July
Netflix Doc
Use this trending audio and film yourself sitting down as if you are going to be in a dramatic interview. Add text for context on what you documentary would be about. This can be especially relevant if you’ve had a controversial or viral moment in your past that you can reference.
I didn’t have a pen and paper
This easy transition is currently trending! Film a before clip and add on screen text that says “wait, let me clean the camera”. Then simply wipe the camera as the transition.
Animated Outfits
Creators are replacing parts of their outfit pics with textured videos or nature for a very cool effect.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaCkE9vgNS5
Timestamped Grid
This is a fun new way to share a day in your life. Simply, arrange 4 videos from your day into a stacked grid and label them with time stamps.
Draw your outfit
This is a fresh way to share an OOTD. Use capcut to draw your outfit as a transition to showing the real thing!
Expensive things that are worth your money
Simply tell you audience a list of expensive this that you think are worth purchasing. This has high search at the moment.
Dress unravel transition
If you have an event coming up, this is the perfect way to reveal your dress with trending audio!
Trends this month: June
Girl Grip
Use this trending audio and show how many things you can hold at once. You can easily adapt this to your niche.
Wipe the Camera
This easy transition is currently trending! Film a before clip and add on screen text that says “wait, let me clean the camera”. Then simply wipe the camera as the transition.
Food Jitsu
This one is challenging, but we urge you to try it for the views! You’ll have to stay extremely still during filming and you’ll need an assistant. Watch a behind the scenes video to understand how to film it. Bonus points for sharing your own behind the scenes in another video!
Posted, Deleted
Creators are using this format to show the behind the scenes of their content. Share the photo you posted next to the ones that didn’t make the cut.
Give me 10
This trending audio is from the current season of Love Island USA. Creators are using Melanie’s “Give me 10” audio and applying it to funny scenarios.
Trends this month: May
So what’s your vision?
Use this trending audio and show something full. Your purse, makeup bag, home, mug, whatever fits your niche.
And Emily
With the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, this audio is viral once again. Use it for and outfit of the day with your bestie!
Wait that’s so pretty, let me capture it
This is a cute and trendy way to show off your favorite videos in your camera roll!
But my name is
Many creators are using this text template to poke fun at something their partner gets annoyed at them for.
I used to cry doing math homework
Choose some videos of you being artsy or creative and add text that says “You’re so creative. Thanks, I used to cry doing math homework”.
