Every other week, we'll update this resource with the top TikTok trends heating up on the feed, what they are, and how you can incorporate them into your strategy.
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Email AddressWhat's Trending on TikTok? — January 2026 Roundup
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Trend: Then and Now — January 9, 2026
Trend Recap: #TBT but make it elevated! Put your video editing skills to use with this clever way to share and compare your past and present selves.
Audio: original sound - frida
Current # of Posts: 15
Trend: What Competition? — January 9, 2026
Trend Recap: You're one of one, and don't let anyone forget it! A confident way to kick off your 2026 content and let everyone know that when it comes to you, there is no competition.
Audio: original sound - Gabs🥇
Current # of Posts: 52.5K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — December 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Ahhh — December 11, 2025
Trend Recap: Sometimes, a tiny "ahhh" is the only low-energy filler word needed for those moments when you're feeling a little nervous, awkward, or at a loss for words.
Audio: original sound - spot.616
Current # of Posts: 43.4K
Trend: Come on Superman — December 11, 2025
Trend Recap: Go ahead, say that line you always say! This trending sound is a lighthearted way to make fun of the phrases you find yourself repeating day in and day out.
Audio: original sound - yumeuria
Current # of Posts: 458.7K
Trend: Go Go Juice — December 26, 2025
Trend Recap: You know that feeling of euphoria when all's right with the world? Thanks to Sabrina Carpenter, there's a soundtrack for that! Use this audio to capture that perfect moment.
Audio: Go Go Juice - Sabrina Carpenter
Current # of Posts: 32.1K
Trend: Not What the Fans Wanna See — December 26, 2025
Trend Recap: Go ahead, end the year with a little snark. This audio is perfect for calling out a social media trend, pet peeve, or fashion choice that you think is...not great.
Audio: original sound - hayesbydayhaiku
Current # of Posts: 41.2K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — November 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Social Girls — November 13, 2025
Trend Recap: The synced-up walk. The ring light. The little fuzzy microphones. It can all only mean one thing...the social team is coming! Use this trending audio to warn your next victim, er, colleague before you strike.
Audio: original sound - M&S UK
Current # of Posts: Only 34 for now (but just leave it to the social team, that number's about to soar!)
Trend: Static — November 13, 2025
Trend Recap: Tired of unsolicited advice? Just tune it out with a nice little static and keep living your life.
Audio: original sound - Ire🫶|PACKAGING GIRLIE
Current # of Posts: 51.3K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — October 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Haunted House — October 30, 2025
Trend Recap: Sometimes the scariest horror stories have nothing to do with clowns or chainsaws. Hop on this trend and share your personal nightmare fuel before spooky season ends!
Audio: original sound - hushhoney
Current # of Posts: 47K
Trend: Somebody's Watching Me - Thriller — October 30, 2025
Trend Recap: Want a quick, fun way to show off your group or solo Halloween 'fit? Just add this trending remix of two creepy classics and take your transition video from blah to BOOtiful!
Audio: original sound - Ian Asher
Current # of Posts: 14.1K
Trend: Girl Whatever — October 16, 2025
Trend Recap: Maybe the easiest and most fun trend this month: a video of you living your best life with the caption "Girl whatever" over it, and just let the vibes take it from there.
Audio: original sound - zpeaknow
Current # of Posts: 119.9K
Trend: Birdies — October 16, 2025
Trend Recap: If you've got a sweater, a moderate sense of balance, and the ability to at least pretend-whistle, you've got all you need to perch on this trend. (Not sorry for the bird pun!)
Audio: Harley is Sexy - KI1LST
Current # of Posts: 234.2K
Trend: A New Season — October 2, 2025
Trend Recap: Be honest: We've all narrated our lives with a Carrie Bradshaw voiceover at least once. Use this trending audio to mark a new season in your life, whether it's a fresh hairstyle, a new role at work, or just to welcome autumn itself!
Audio: after all seasons change - a.
Current # of Posts: 120.6K
Trend: The Lion(ess) — October 2, 2025
Trend Recap: Let your inner lion or lioness roar with this super easy and fun trend! Simply use the caption, "The lion(ess) doesn't concern him(her)self with [BLANK]" layered over footage of you not caring, or of the thing you simply can't be bothered with.
Audio: original sound - 00srunway
Current # of Posts: 94.7K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — September 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Aren't You Worried? — September 18, 2025
Trend Recap: That little voice in your head isn't going to stop talking. Might as well turn it into a TikTok with this trending audio!
Audio: tiktok is a scam - Corey Pech
Current # of Posts: 39.4K
Trend: Fall In Love Again and Again — September 18, 2025
Trend Recap: Charli XCX said it best—Everything is romantic! Use this fun remixed audio to showcase travel highlights, wedding moments, or anything else you want to fall in love with again and again.
Audio: original sound - Letterboxd
Current # of Posts: 38.6K
Trend: Social Hit — September 4, 2025
Trend Recap: We all have that one friend, relative, or coworker who needs to micromanage their own photo shoot. (It might even be you!) Go ahead and roast them a little with this trending audio.
Audio: original sound - muvacliipss
Current # of Posts: 5K
Trend: Holding It Together — September 4, 2025
Trend Recap: Bad news, brain—the face didn't get the memo. Finally, the perfect trending audio for those of us with lousy poker faces.
Audio: original sound - zachary
Current # of Posts: 18.6K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — August 2025 Roundup
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Trend: A-Ok with Me — August 22, 2025
Trend Recap: 2-hour Zoom call just got canceled? Kids off to school for the first time in 3 months? Show us your best micro-momentary reaction to "sad" news in this trend.
Audio: original sound - hails
Current # of Posts: 42.8K
Trend: Worse — August 22, 2025
Trend Recap: What could be worse than being an axe murderer? Plenty, apparently. Showcase your most toxic trait with this trending audio.
Audio: original sound - Brat TV
Current # of Posts: 85.6K
Trend: Friends on the Other Side — August 7, 2025
Trend Recap: Abracadabra! Show off a mind-blowing magic trick (that maybe doubles as a smart and sneaky product placement) with this trending audio.
Audio: original sound - ❤️❤️
Current # of Posts: 42.8K
Trend: Hamilton — August 7, 2025
Trend Recap: Former theater kids, this one's for you! Put the "HAM" in Hamilton with your own spin on this hilarious scene.
Audio: Best of Wives and Best of Women - Phillipa Soo & Lin-Manuel Miranda
Current # of Posts: 34.4K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — July 2025 Roundup
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Trend: August — July 24, 2025
Trend Recap: This trending audio can be used for any question that can be answered with—you guessed it— "August." (I'll go first. What month starts next Friday?)
Audio: original sound - Jonatan Minaj
Current # of Posts: 34.4K
Trend: Bugatti — July 24, 2025
Trend Recap: You don't need an actual Bugatti to hop on this fun trend—just a little swagger, a smooth surface, and a friend willing to drag you for a few feet.
Audio: original sound - Cadel and Mia
Current # of Posts: 735K
Trend: You Look Happier — July 10, 2025
Trend Recap: It's all about celebrating the small wins. Hop on this trend to share what's putting an extra spring in your step!
Audio: sonido original - i24.millaaa
Current # of Posts: 413K
Trend: Something to Take the Edge Off — July 10, 2025
Trend Recap: We all need a little something to help get us through the day. Use this trending audio to share your go-to dopamine boost when things get a little stressy.
Audio: deep in it - berlioz
Current # of Posts: 314K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — June 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Heaven (Must Be Missing an Angel) — June 26, 2025
Trend Recap: Because, come on, you know you look fabulous. This trending audio is showing up in fit checks, GRWMs, and more.
Audio: original sound - 80s throwback hits
Current # of Posts: 276K
Trend: Dame Un Gurr — June 26, 2025
Trend Recap: Use this trending audio to add a little rhythm to your before-and-after transition. Perfect for makeover reveals, vacation shots, and other big announcements that need a little fanfare.
Audio: original sound - sunet original
Current # of Posts: 1M
Trend: Your Love is My Drug — June 11, 2025
Trend Recap: You, your BFF, lip-syncing, and a 00s Kesha (formerly Ke$ha) classic? Check, check, check, and check. Hop on this trend for POVs, big reveals, fit checks, and feel-good summer vibes.
Audio: your love is my drug - amy
Current # of Posts: 218K
Trend: Pet Peeve — June 11, 2025
Trend Recap: Our pet peeve is that not all audio trends can be as simple and relatable as this one! Use a closeup shot to sync your words to this audio while showing your actual pet peeve in the text overlay.
Audio: original sound - princessa
Current # of Posts: 102K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — May 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Holy Airball — May 29, 2025
Trend Recap: This trend calls out the spectacular misses—like when someone wildly misunderstands your job, vibe, or entire personality. Perfect for spotlighting clueless moments with a dramatic twist.
Audio: ECE Marketing Airball - EC Equine Marketing
Current # of Posts: 1.8M
Trend: What the Heck — May 29, 2025
Trend Recap: Whether you're showcasing something incredible, audacious, or just one of those things that make you go "hmmm," this audio says it all—literally.
Audio: original sound - SAINTED
Current # of Posts: 58.8K
Trend: When You Play Too Much at Work — May 15, 2025
Trend Recap: Cue the classic (nonverbal) communication mixup. Brands and creators alike are getting in on the action, so grab your coworker or creative partner and strike a pose.
Audio: someone to call my lover - M
Current # of Posts: 58.7K
Trend: Get Out — May 15, 2025
Trend Recap: Algorithm updates, platform changes, and last-minute post requests—we're talking directly to you. Pair this audio with text related to your niche or industry.
Audio: original sound - brando
Current # of Posts: 24.6K
Trend: Noooooo — May 2, 2025
Trend Recap: If you're a certified Indoor GirlTM, this trend is for you. Use this sound over a video of your cozy or aesthetic space, and share what you'd rather be doing instead of camping, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.
Audio: NOOOOOO LA POLIZIAAAAAAA - Porcodioluxury.com
Current # of Posts: 5.2K
Trend: The Butterfly Effect — May 2, 2025
Trend Recap: Nostalgia is the watchword for this trend, with creators reflecting on how life would be different if things didn't happen the way they did. Add your own "what if" to the ring with this Lorde track.
Audio: Ribs - Lorde
Current # of Posts: 224.8K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — April 2025 Roundup
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Trend: She Doesn't Know It Yet — April 18, 2025
Trend Recap: This trend captures that sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet moment that happens before and after a life-changing event.
Audio: DIM - Yves_official
Current # of Posts: 519.9K
Trend: God Forbid — April 18, 2025
Trend Recap: If you've ever felt judged for what you enjoy, use this trend to bite back. Can't a girl live?
Audio: original sound - itk skincare
Current # of Posts: 519.9K
Trend: warm — April 4, 2025
Trend Recap: Queen Ari, we missed you. This trending track is all about inner strength and personal growth, and creators are sharing vids of joy and celebration accordingly.
Audio: warm - arianagrande
Current # of Posts: 41.3K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — March 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Cheesecake. Apple Pie. — March 21, 2025
Trend Recap: Dessert lovers, rise up. This trend has creators ranking their favorite desserts using audio from the reality show "The Floor."
Audio: The Floor ON FOX - Reality Club FOX
Current # of Posts: 64.6K
Trend: POV: You Wake Up As... — March 7, 2025
Trend Recap: What started as AI-generated videos of a historical day in the life now has a decidedly Gen Z twist. Add your own POV to the mix—who knows, it might be considered a historical digital artifact one day!
Audio: original sound - Time Traveller POV
Current # of Posts: 1K
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What's Trending on TikTok? — February 2025 Roundup
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Trend: Wow, What an Offer — February 21, 2025
Trend Recap: If you need to send a strong "thanks, but no thanks" message, let this audio do the dirty work for you.
Audio: Wow what an offer - Shadai
Current # of Posts: 14.5K
Trend: In a Moment It Could All Boom — February 21, 2025
Trend Recap: Life, like trends, is unpredictable. Use this sound to highlight transformations, ranging from funny and dramatic, to the completely unexpected.
Audio: headlock x jinx from arcane - ZOMBIE
Current # of Posts: 1.1M
Trend: "Miss, You Forgot Something" — February 7, 2025
Trend Recap: Fashion and beauty girlies, this trend is for you. Show off your transition skills by doing your makeup or building an outfit piece by piece.
Audio: Original audio - alesia.merenkova
Current # of Posts: 14K
Trend: I Met My Younger Self for Coffee — February 7, 2025
Trend Recap: Cue the waterworks: This latest trend has creators sharing how far they've come while sending love to their younger selves. Prepare to be emotionally distraught AND healed.
Audio: Sweet Heat Lightning - Gregory Alan Isakov
Current # of Posts: 231.4K
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And there you have it – the latest TikTok trends we’ve spotted on the feed.
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