What’s Trending on TikTok? The Hottest TikTok Trends of 2023

Want to know what’s trending in the world of TikTok? From viral audio to unforgettable pop culture moments, 2023 was a rollercoaster of creativity and hilarious content. Want to rewind, reminisce, and relive the moments that kept the TikTok community buzzing over the past year? Buckle up for a whirlwind tour through the top TikTok Trends of 2023!

Well look at that, it’s the end of the year! Congratulations on all the content you made in 2023, we hope that this blog supported you on your TikTok production journey. 

Since it’s the last week of the year, this week’s blog will look a little different. We’re sharing some advice on analyzing your results from this year and showing how this exercise can help you adapt your TikTok strategy for 2024. 

Firstly, let’s talk about important TikTok metrics and content types. When you look back at the videos you posted this year, look for patterns in the videos that did better than the rest, and for the videos that didn’t get high reach or engagement. 

Here are three questions you can ask yourself as you review your videos:

TikTok provides lots of data for each video upload to indicate how well it’s done in the algorithm. Calculating an engagement rate for each video is a great place to start to work out their success.

Add the likes, comments, shares, and saves together, divide by the total video views, and multiply by 100. A strong engagement rate on TikTok is considered to be 8%+, so use this as a benchmark. 

You can also reflect on which videos got the highest views and engagements in general – high views means that TikTok validated the video as high quality and gave it a good chance in the algorithm; videos that received high comment volumes indicate an engaged viewer; high shares means you made a piece of content that people wanted to show others; high saves means it’s a piece of content people want to come back to and watch again. In the Creator Tools for your account, you’ll also have some additional analytics – toggle the results for the last 60 days, and dig around for insights to help build a bigger picture as to how your account is tracking in terms of overall video results and follower demographics.   

You’ve probably posted a mix of different content format types throughout this year and it’s best to break them down to see your top-performing categories. Were your top videos lip-syncing trends, edited in an established TikTok native way, were they educational, did they rely on a trending audio, were they funny/serious/aesthetic, did your face/voice feature, or your work, or both? 

We all have certain subject matter we gravitate towards when we produce content. Consider what kind of human lens you focused on when you created your content, or what kind of person you created your videos for. Was it about being a freelancer, client dynamics, working in a certain creative field, working from home, or particular creative tools? 

The videos that emerge as your most successful will likely have a few things in common, and demonstrate that the community you’re building on the platform has an affinity for particular formats and subject matters. Identifying these common threads can help strengthen your content strategy, and help you focus more on content that resonates.  

Now we’re going to hit you with a harsh truth. Not all trends are for you. 

We do pick out weekly trends that we think suit a creative professional’s vibe, however, it is so important to have a critical approach when it comes to selecting which trends you will invest your time in. Think of trends like they’re on a sushi conveyor belt – notice which ones are coming past, but only take the ones you’re hungry for. You need to understand the trend properly to nail it, and how you participate in it needs to feel original and authentic. 

Once you have reviewed this year’s content, you’ll have a clearer idea of what kind of content works well for you. If you’re excited about posting, your audience will be excited that you’ve posted. 

Cheers to smashing goals this year and next, have a happy holiday, and we will see you in the new year! 

Here’s one last easy trend that you could shoot this week to keep your followers fed.  

This TikTok trend has grown rapidly this week – the trending sound had 21k videos under it 3 days ago, and now has 182k videos! That’s a growth of 766.67%, which means this needs to be a trend on your radar. If you read last week’s blog, you’ll know that the Trolls franchise is having a MOMENT on TikTok. This trending audio comes from Dreamworks 2017 film, Trolls Holiday. You can watch the hilarious scene here, in which the character Mr Dinkles is caught playing dress up and making cutesy ‘meow’ noises, to then reveal he has a surprisingly deep voice and voices he needs more glitter. TikTok users have been using the sound to demonstrate times they seem shy and sweet, vs. their ability to transition into a more intimidating version of themselves.     

Use this trending sound, and film your lip-syncing clip in one take – starting with appropriate body language to say “meow” and then a shift into a different persona for the line “I told you we needed more glitter”. Overlay text that portrays what the trigger for the transition is, and that’s it! This 5-second trend is a great one to film for this week while you’re busy celebrating the holidays. Remember, TikTok usership goes up this time of year as more people spend time on their phones as part of their break from work and study, so don’t stop your consistent posting now!   

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

Quiet down, and listen up, the new Wonka movie starring Timothée Chalamet is out (and it’s faaabulous!). Chalamet plays a rather polished Willy Wonka and sings an updated version of the song Pure Imagination which first featured in the 1971 film, sung by Gene Wilder. As fans have started to discuss the film online, the song has grown fiercely popular on TikTok – the audio has now been used 95.3K times. A lot of the content under this sound is related to the Wonka movie: think Wonka TikTok filters, fan edits of Timothée, or reviews of the film. 

The lyrics and intention of the song itself are inspirational to a creative mind, which makes this the perfect trending sound to consider for your next TikTok post:  

Come with me and you’ll be

In a world of pure imagination

Take a look and you’ll see

Into your imagination

This audio will trend for the next few weeks as more people see the movie, so go forth and be a dreamer of dreams as you brainstorm. This trending audio doesn’t have an established TikTok format, so you can use it in any way you’d like to. If you’re a lover of the Wonka franchise and go to see the film, you could create something inspired by the fantastical world of the famous chocolatier, with this backing track as audio. Perhaps you have a particularly creative past project you’d like to showcase, one that really is its own little world of pure imagination. 

Here are some more ways you could use this audio:   

What is the ‘Hahaha Again!’ Trend?

Here we have another TikTok audio that has emerged from a niche corner of multimedia, namely TrollsTopia Season 5 Episode 3. What is TrollsTopia? Great question! It was an animated TV series that ran for 7 seasons, based on the hit 2016 movie Trolls. In one episode, Synth and Minuet decide to commemorate their friendship with a ride down the Tunnel of Friendship. As they exit, they laugh together and shout “AGAIN!”, before numerous cuts show them exiting the tunnel again, and again. TikTok creators have been using the sound to demonstrate an element of life they repeat over and over, some in a sarcastic monotonous way, and others because they have found something that they love so much, they would want to experience it repeatedly.

Pull through this trending sound, and film a clip of yourself lip-syncing to the laugh and the word “again”. Use props, miming, or an environment that is related to the text overlay that explains what it is you’re repeating. Drag the timer to 1.5 seconds and film your first clip of doing your chosen action and lip sync, then repeat with the timer dragged to 5.2 seconds, and then complete the clip for the last section. In the post, add the text that explains what it is that you’re repeating. 

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

There’s a new Pinterest aesthetic in town, ‘Coquette‘, which comes from a French word meaning a flirtatious woman. The style hones in on Victorian femininity, represented by frills and bows. The ‘Coquette girl aesthetic’ has been linked to Lana Del Rey, a popular singer whose music romanticizes a vintage Americana era. This TikTok trend seemingly pokes fun at the viral girly-girl aesthetic by slapping pink bows on unexpected household items, and therefore dubbing them #coquette. The trending background song is a melancholic tune by Del Rey, Let The Light In, which emphasizes the joke of the ironic bow-ifications by adding a serious undertone to the content. 

There is also a secondary trending sound giving this TikTok trend extra reach, an audio clip from the hit show Euphoria. It does include profanity, so if you’re posting on a brand account be mindful! You can see how Baltic Air used this sound here. 

This may be the first trend of this blog that requires you to have a physical prop. Arm yourself with a pink bow or two, and tie it to something random within your niche. Once you’ve set up your shot, film a 6-second clip and add this trending music. As the foundation of this trend is the visual aid of bows, you can of course produce a video that is more outside the box. For example, you could include digital pink bows within a design or video project.  

Here are ideas of items you could use for this trend:   

If you’re Australian they’ll need no introduction but for everyone else, meet The Matildas, Australia’s beloved national women’s football team. They’re known for both their sports mastery on the football field and their humorous social media presence off of it. Their official team TikTok account has over 325k followers where they share behind-the-scenes moments of a professional athlete’s life and personal insights into the players. They have a series where followers can ask questions to the team members using the hashtag #askmatildas, which is what user @matilliess did when they commented “please ask MacKenzie what was going through her head when she forgot the team photo”. They were referring to this video, which captured player MacKenzie Arnold accidentally going straight into her pre-game warm-up, forgetting to pose for the team photo. The Matildas responded with a video of MacKenzie being asked this question, in which she replies with a sarcastic tone, “clearly not a lot”. TikTok creators have been using the sound bite to answer their own “what was going through your head” questions, responding with MacKenzie’s iconic “clearly not a lot” answer. 

This trend revolves around a silly mistake you may have made – a time when your brain was taking a break and your last couple of brain cells were merely knocking together. Use this trending sound, and film yourself as if you’re being interviewed. You just need to lip-sync the last line, responding to the question with “clearly not a lot”. In the post, overlay text that reveals your mistake in quoted question format. 

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

This Jennifer Lopez-inspired TikTok trend has taken the FYP by storm over the last week. The backing track for this trend comes from the hit 1999 song Let’s Get Loud (a certified banger). TikTok users are sharing what they requested to learn as an extracurricular activity as a child, what their parents enrolled them in instead, and what that now means if an intruder were to break in at 3am. For example, one might have requested to learn kickboxing, but instead went to ballet classes. Now, rather than being prepared with a suite of kickboxing moves if faced with danger, they’ll have to use a pirouette in combat instead. It’s suspected that most users did not in fact ask to learn karate, boxing, or martial arts as children, but they’re sneaking in a white lie that enables them to participate in this trend and show off whatever skill they did acquire back in the day.    

There are three key ingredients that go into producing a video for this trend. You need to: use this trending sound, nail the text overlay formatting, and have a skill you can showcase. Let’s quickly touch on the best way to structure the copy of your video. The classic approach is to have the first line read ‘Me: I want to learn [insert helpful defensive skill]’, the second line ‘Mom: No you’re learning [something related to the skill you’ll film yourself doing’, and the final line, ‘Me when an intruder breaks in at 3am:’. You can take creative license within this established structure, perhaps swapping ‘Mom’ for another character, like this user did with their husband.  

Here are some potential skills you may have that could work for this trend:   

Calling all introverts, early-to-bedders, and those who simply prefer a night in! This trend’s for you. This viral sound comes from the movie version of the video game, Five Nights at Freddy’s, released in October this year. If you’re unfamiliar with the storyline, it follows a troubled security guard (played by Josh Hutcherson) who gets a job at a pizzeria that experiences supernatural horrors every night. This particular conversation comes from the scene where Hutcherson’s character is interviewing for the security role and states that he ‘can’t do nights’ for the shift work, due to a previously traumatic event that happened overnight at his last job. TikTok users are using the audio as an opportunity to share why they can’t agree to plans at night time.  

Use this trending sound, and get prepared for a super simple lip sync. Whisper the line ‘I can’t do nights’ and then say it again with a little more gumption and clarity, in time to the recorded script. This clip can be filmed in one take and to make it as effective as possible, adhere to the tone of the lines with your body language. Start out aloof and hesitant with the first statement, then exhibit more eye contact and confidence as you repeat the second. The text overlay is key to gaining cut-through with this trend, as it’s the differentiating element between videos under this sound. Think about which part of your evening routine is hardest to let go of – even for one night.

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

Prepare to dive into your feelings for this trend. In mid-October, singer/songwriter Cordelia posted a TikTok with the caption, ‘Please use this sound for your own cute life appreciation videos I’d love to see them!!’ along with a clip of her new song “Little Life”. That video has only 608 views, yet today Cordelia’s audio features in over 30k videos with creators following her instruction. TikTok users are sharing glimpses of their day-to-day lives, highlighting moments they treasure. The trend is a wholesome respite in the TikTok FYP, giving the audience a chance to appreciate little things that help them to like their lives. Some creators are using the sound as the backing track to one particular moment, while others are compiling clips in a vlog-esque way to tell more of a story about their “little life”. 

Consider the moments in your day, the people in your life, and the practices you keep that bring you joy. The task is to brainstorm what you’re grateful for (lucky we’ve just had Thanksgiving!), capture a clip of one or multiple things that make the list, and use this trending sound. You may already be sitting on footage or photos on your phone that work for this trend, making it super low-effort. Some users are applying the song as the audio for a photo carousel on TikTok which might suit you better. Users typically overlay text in-app that helps to either contextualize the experience they’re sharing, or just use the lyrics of the song to emphasize the sentiment “I think I like this little life”. 

Here are some ideas for clips to include in your content:  

Has Taylor Swift officially been mentioned 17 times in this blog? Yes. Do we think that’s problematic? Not even a little. The iconic powerhouse inspires TikTok trend after TikTok trend, all we do is report them live. This particular video idea stems from Taylor’s hit song, Mastermind, from the Midnights album. The song is about how something may not be as coincidental as it seems, and that actually it might be the work of a Mastermind who planned for the dominos to fall exactly as they did. This TikTok trend leans into this sentiment, with users employing a lyricless version of the track as the backdrop to their ‘Mastermind’ moment. The key differentiating element between the videos of this trend is the text overlay, formatted as a quote as if someone off-screen has just said it to the person on-screen. As the low beat drops come in, the creator glances at the camera knowingly, sharing a look with the audience that says in fact, nothing was a coincidence. 

Use this trending audio, and when you film your clip look to an area off-camera as if engaged in conversation. At the 3-second mark, the beat will drop, and this is your cue to look pointedly down the camera lens. On the next beat, you’ll snap back to the conversation as if you didn’t just break the fourth wall with your TikTok audience. Many creators use different subtle facial expressions throughout the video to insinuate their cleverness, feigning surprise at the coincidence yet throwing a smirk toward the camera. In many of the top performing videos under this viral sound structure the text overlays with “Isn’t it crazy that…” or “What a coincidence that…”, which you can use to inspire your idea for this trend. 

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

With the prequel film of the Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, premiering this month, TikTok has experienced a renaissance of appreciation for all things Hunger Games. The TikTok trend has blown up this week, with users rickrolling viewers with a specific edit of Josh Hutcherson. 

If you’re unfamiliar with ‘rickrolling,’ the internet phenomenon began as a hyperlink prank. Users would send through a link to a certain landing page, which would then send the clicker to a music video of Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley. The practice has continued into modern internet meme culture, being reborn in various forms and rickroll destinations.

You might remember the Kris Jenner rickroll of 2022, “you got Krissed”, where users would find themselves suddenly watching a sparkle-clad Kris Jenner dancing to a sped-up version of Lady Marmalade. 

But we digress – back to Mr. Hutcherson. The latest rickroll trend hooks the viewer in with a false narrative that builds to a reveal until – as one would expect – they find themselves watching a 2014 fan edit of Josh Hutcherson to a cover of the song Whistle by Flo Rider. The trend plays into the gullibility of viewers staying to the end of the video based on a false promise.       

Jumping on this trend is fun because you can make it your own; all you need to do is present a scenario that encourages the viewer to keep watching, and “hide” the edit of Josh towards the end of the video. Most users are overlaying a downloaded version of the YouTube video using a green screen effect or editing their videos in CapCut (instructions here) – you can also use a device to play the video within your video (example here). To explore more examples of this trend, scroll through these search results. 

As this trend has a surprise ending and doesn’t feature a trending sound, we recommend using hashtags to ensure your video ends up on the feeds of people appreciating this trend. Use a mix of hashtags from the following:

#joshhutcherson #whistle #joshhutchersonwhistle #fnaf #peetamellark #joshhutchersonedit

Here are some potential ideas you could use as hooks for this trend:  

This trend has been one of this year’s fastest-growing TikTok trends! The audio has been used in over 111.5k videos since being uploaded on November 2nd. You might be familiar with the song Happy by Pharell Williams – the music video has a whopping 1.2 billion views and was a cultural reset back in 2009. The song’s opening line is, “It might seem crazy what I’m about to say,” which TikTok users are using as inspiration for their videos.

Two trends have emerged from the sound, the first being when a creator uses a two-slide carousel of characters from a well-known pop culture moment; in this scenario, the audience knows the crazy thing that’s about to be said (here’s an example). The second trend is where creators share a situation where they’re about to say something “crazy,” but it’s not crazy after all – this is the best way to participate in the trend if you want to relate it to your creative niche.

Use this trending audio, and lip sync to the lyrics (note: it is a slow and reverbed version of the song). Then, overlay quoted text that indicates what you might be responding to with something “crazy” to say. Brainstorm a scenario where you would want to correct someone by warning them first that they might find what you’re about to say a bit nuts. That’s it! This trend has a low barrier to entry, so it’s the perfect one for you to film immediately after reading this blog. 

Here are a few text overlay ideas to get you started:

Sammy Levitt, known as ‘TikTok’s Sportscaster,’ went viral last year for his sign-off on the US pro baseball league, saying, “And with that, the 2022 season has come to an end”. The TikTok DJs remixed the audio clip, with TikTokers using the popular sound over 335k+ times. If you were on TikTok at the end of last year, chances are you’re familiar with the famous audio – and 2023’s version just dropped! 

Sammy Levitt posted his 2023 end-of-season sound bite to his social platforms last week, which has already accumulated 28 million views! TikTok DJs have rushed to remix the sound with popular songs, hoping TikTok creators will choose their audio for their end-of-year montages. @minleemusic has already dropped FIFTEEN remixes on her account. 

This trend is the perfect way to wrap up your year – and boy, do you have options for audio! Minlee’s tracks have only just come out, so any choice is good (you can choose between Coldplay, AVICII, Harry Styles, and more!). However, this Coldplay Remix is a clear front-runner, already featured in 19.2k TikTok videos! 

The trend format follows a simple execution. After the line, “and with that, the 2023 season” comes to an end,” use one simple, slow video as your background while the lyrics appear on screen. Then, show a montage of short clips from your year when the beat drops! We are talking very short clips – about half a second long – that showcase your experiences throughout the year. Some users show the places they traveled, the fun times they had with friends, or their professional successes. CapCut templates are also emerging to help creators easily create content for this trend, like this template, which requires 50 clips to complete the trend. If you think you may not have 50 different clips from this year, you can always use a mix of images!   

This trend is the perfect sizzle reel for content creators – it’s a fun way to summarise your year and a trailer for your content, which can help grow your following.

Here are some ideas of clips you might like to include for your 2023 season wrap-up:  

With Halloween behind us, the silly season is right around the corner – Christmas is coming, ya filthy animals! The iconic Christmas movie, Home Alone, will forever appear on social media feeds around Christmas time. This year is no exception, with a trending CapCut template making the rounds depicting the scene where Kevin McCallister tells his mother he “doesn’t want to see you again for the rest of my whole life. And I don’t want to see anybody else either”. TikTok users are using the overlay and matching audio to share a time they want to say that to someone in their life. 

Use this CapCut template to produce your video for this trend, all you’ll need is an image to upload as the background. Choose something related to your text overlay choice – a stock image of an environment like an office works well for this, which you can always use your Elements subscription for! Export the finished CapCut video to TikTok and add your text, which should indicate who you’re speaking to and why.  

Here are some examples of situations that might relate to this trend.

Lando Norris – a Formula 1 driver for McLaren – is best known for being appointed the test and reserve driver at just 17. Two years ago, when he was 21, Norris was captured by cameras at an event sleeping soundly after a big day of racing. Commentators narrated the moment by saying, “And it’s all too much for little Lando Norris, 21 years old. He just needs a bit of sleep”. The clip was posted to TikTok in July and has recently blown up, with creators using the sound to narrate when their lives have become a bit much.

Using this trending sound, film either one video of you getting comfy or multiple clips showing the pipeline from being productive to lying down for a rest. Users typically use the first 9 seconds of the sound; you can keep it simple or use it to show a story arc – whatever you feel like filming! Overlay text to describe what has been ‘all too much.’ The tone of this trend is quite humorous, with users normally indicating via text that the thing that has overwhelmed them is something that shouldn’t – like completing a day’s work or attending a lecture. You may have seen the TikTok trend of people in their 20s referring to themselves as teenagers (“I’m just a 23-year-old teenage girl”) – well, this trend encapsulates the same energy.

You can also share an annoying situation via text overlay that has pushed you over the edge into needing a nap to cope. 

Here are some text ideas that you could take inspiration from for this trend: 

Swifties, please rise! This trend goes out to all the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) fans, particularly those who loved the surprise Vault track “Now That We Don’t Talk.” If you haven’t listened yet, Ms. Swift delivers some sassy lines listing the reasons why she’s glad she doesn’t talk to a certain someone anymore. The lyrics read, “Now that we don’t talk, I don’t have to pretend I like acid rock. Or that I’d like to be on a mega yacht. With important men who think important thoughts. Guess I am better off. Now that we don’t talk.”. TikTok users have used this trend to share their twist on the song, listing why they’re glad they no longer speak to someone in their life (and they’ve been spilling some mega tea!)     

Pull through the trending sound from our video to your account, and learn those lyrics! All you need to do to participate in this trend is mouth the words passionately and precisely, so it’s essential to lip-sync well and nail the lyrics. For extra cut-through, edit the text to be perfectly timed to each line. 

Follow this format:

To come up with your text, you’ll need to decide your intention for the trend –who are you glad you don’t have to speak to anymore, and why?

Some ideas to get your creative juices flowing include: 

Coined ‘The Listening Dog,’ this trend comes from a viral post by user @laneyyyy.bugggg showing a dog listening to its owner explain what life would have been like for him 100 years earlier (such as living outside and fighting for every meal). Creators have paired the dog’s reaction with different TikTok audios and made it into a viral CapCut overlay – which TikTok users have used over 273k times!

Use this CapCut template (you’ll need to connect your TikTok and CapCut accounts) and pull in a background image communicating your situation – you can always use an image from Envato Elements if you’re stuck! Export your CapCut video to TikTok, and select audio that works for your idea. Scroll through popular videos for inspiration – this sound is particularly popular for this trend. Next, decide what reaction you want the dog to have.

Some TikTok creators have implied he’s overhearing an intense conversation, while others imply that the dog is confused and looking around. In TikTok, add your text to your video to spell out the occurring scenario. 

Here are some potential ideas that would work well for this CapCut template: 

Mr Harry Styles, we must stop meeting like this! The man can’t seem to help being an Internet sensation, inspiring TikTok trends left and right. This particular trend uses audio of Harry’s first time on camera during his X Factor UK audition, where he’s asked what he does for work, and replies that he works at a bakery. Simon Cowell asks, “And what do you do at the bakery?” Harry answers, “Um, I like, serve.” The clip has been remixed to drop on the word “Serve” into Ke$ha’s song ‘Blah Blah Blah’ from 2010. In this trend, ‘serve’ translates to looking damn good, and this trending audio offers the perfect opportunity to reveal some of your work that ‘serves’! 

Use this trending sound, and film your first clip by dragging the TikTok timer to 5.4 seconds. In this clip, lip sync along to Harry’s lines: “Erm, I work in a bakery” and “Um, I like, serve.” Ideally, show yourself in the environment where you do your creative work, such as a studio, your desk, or on set. When the music drops, showcase some of your best work for the last couple of seconds for the sound. Whatever you choose, it needs to pack a punch. 

Here are some ideas you can use as inspiration for this sound: 

We haven’t had a photo carousel trend in a hot minute! This format execution is particularly easy, so if you are looking for a quick content win this week, this is the trend for you. The viral sound is a sped-up version of Soap&Skin’s song, Me and the Devil, which has been used a whopping 238.6K times on TikTok. Users have established a trending format to go with the lyrics by uploading a photo of themselves to correspond with the starting lines, “me and the,” and in the second photo, revealing something they have given the status of the “devil.” The natural user behavior is to swipe to the second image as the song sings “devil,” so the thing that is a burden or is tempting but a bit naughty is shown at the perfect time to the audience. You can take a funny or relatable approach, like this user who revealed their devil as ‘full iPhone Storage.’ Or, for a more serious approach, share something that genuinely holds you back, like this user did.  

Use this trending sound, and begin by opening TikTok’s ‘Photo’ creation screen. You’ll need to select a photo of yourself and then download an image to your phone that depicts what your ‘devil’ is. Select both images, and it’ll make the 2-slide carousel for you. Add the text “Me and the” to slide one and “devil” to slide two. That’s it! The hardest part is selecting what your devil will be, but never fear, as we have thought up some idea starters below for you. You don’t need to take the photo for your devil image. Many users have been using screenshots of definitions of a concept or word which impacts them negatively. 

Here are some potential “devils” that you can use for this trend: 

Someone call the police; you’ve just been CAUGHT! This trend is reminiscent of the game ‘Statues’ you might have played as a child – it’s all about freezing in place, mid-movement, not moving at all, while the sounds of a police car approach. 74.9 K videos have used the trending sound, and it was only uploaded to TikTok in mid-September! So, what would make you freeze in place? Users have been sharing moments like when they’ve misbehaved and don’t want to own up, when someone brings up a topic they don’t like to discuss, or when someone asks them to do something they don’t want to do. This trend can illustrate any scenario you don’t like or a risqué action you’ve been caught committing.  

The hardest part about participating in this trend is you will need someone to shoot the video for you. So grab your nearest pal and ask them to film you frozen in place. A little camera movement is necessary to highlight your stationary position. Use this trending sound, and have your cameraperson shoot a 5-second clip of you while approaching or circling you slowly. Your position should be mid-walk or mid-activity, perhaps with a prop such as a drink or a phone, so it looks like you weren’t expecting to need to freeze, and the situation has caught you off guard. Then overlay text that depicts what it is that’s shocked you into place. 

Here are some text ideas you can use as inspiration for this sound: 

If there’s one thing we can always rely on, it’s that time stops for no one. And, as society continues to evolve, the younger generation is becoming increasingly less familiar with old technology – which, for many of us, are not only nostalgic memories but sewn into the fiber of our being. This TikTok trend plays into that moment when a younger person asks you about something familiar to you but unknown to them, reminding you that you’re getting old and that time is marching on. TikTok creators have been using this filter to physically age themselves to illustrate their feelings when the younger generation asks them to explain certain things. 

If you’re on a non-business account, use this trending sound. If you’re on a business account (like us), use this audio. Pull through your chosen sound, filter it into the filming screen, and start filming your clip with the filter off. You’ll need to tap the screen while recording to engage the filter and tap again to remove it. When the audio gets to the ‘reverb’ sound, tap the screen and quickly tap it again so the filter flicks onto your face and off again – mimicking the feeling of getting old washing over you as you answer the question. Once you’ve filmed a strong take with the filter matched closely to the audio, write your question as a text overlay. You can even look off-screen – as if conversing with someone – to frame the scenario more realistically and engagingly. 

Here are some ideas for questions that might make some creatives feel old: 

This trending audio from the Disney film Tangled (2010) had just under 2000 videos this time last week – and now, at the time of publishing, it has 29K! This TikTok trend has blown up as users rush to use the sound – some parents have even been roped into it. The sound bite features Rapunzel descending her tower for the first time, putting her feet on the ground, and singing, “Just smell the grass, the dirt, just like I dreamed they’d be.” This trend centers around the sentiment of joyful surprise, with many creators leaping and dancing in slow motion while sharing what’s made them feel this way through text overlay. 

Two identical trending sounds are doing the rounds for this trend, so pick your poison between this one or this one. You can film this in one take or several with different camera angles – either way, set your TikTok camera speed to 0.5x before hitting the countdown timer. It will only take a few seconds to record the clip – you don’t need to move slowly; that’ll be automatic, so simply leap and twirl at normal speed. Then, overlay your text like this: “How it feels when [insert an occurrence that brings joy to your life].”  

Here are some text ideas you can use as inspiration for this sound: 

In the movie Bruce Almighty (2003), starring Jim Carrey, there’s a scene where Bruce quickly replies to copious emails. While this clip has often been meme-ified over the years, it’s finally taken TikTok by storm. 

TikTok creators are using both the sound and concept from the scene, filming themselves sitting at their computers and vigorously typing. Olivia Rodrigo even participated in the trend, making the trend take off even more. At the start of last week, this viral sound had just 1,500 videos in its library; now, there are over 14k videos! This trend is exploding on the For You Page, and it’s super easy to execute – so we highly recommend giving it a go. 

Using this trending sound, set up a clear shot of you at your computer keyboard. Most creators are shooting the trend in one take – we’d recommend filming at 2x speed to make the typing extra speedy in your final version. Alternatively, you can film it in segments, starting at your computer and then creating a montage of clips of you completing a task. Then, add a text overlay either providing the prompt that has driven your top-tier productivity or what’s motivated you to be so productive. Check out some of our ideas below for inspiration!

Have you ever heard a ‘what if’ question so ludicrous it hurts your brain even to consider the answer? This trending audio comes from a Buzzfeed YouTube video posted six years ago, where hosts Shane and Ryan present a Q&A session on the Bermuda Triangle. A question from a viewer reads, “What if those who get lost in the Bermuda Triangle are time traveling?” Shane responds, “What if?” sending Ryan into surprised giggles. TikTok creators are taking on the role of Shane, overlaying the ‘What if’ question via text on the screen and lip-syncing to the “What if?” somewhat nonchalantly. 

This trend is a quick 5-second win! Use the trending sound from this video to pull through the correct audio clip. Many TikTok creators choose to do something else while filming, like studying or eating breakfast, that’s interrupted by the question. Set your scene, then lip sync to the “What if?” part of the sound. After capturing your clip, overlay a question that gets you riled up or one you’d like to pose to your audience – like this creator did. 

Here are some text ideas you can use as inspiration for this sound: 

Have you rewatched The Cat in the Hat (2003) movie lately? It’s a genuinely unhinged fever dream, and an audio clip from the film has gone viral on TikTok over the last week – since the original uploader posted the sound on September 19th, it’s been used over 97k times! The trend is from a scene where the Cat in the Hat uses a dress to mop up paint, to which the children exclaim, “You’ve ruined Mom’s dress!” The Cat in the Hat replies, “Honey, it was ruined when she bought it,” followed by sassy finger clicks. TikTok users have rushed to use the sound, applying it to situations where they’ve judged something or someone.

Use this trending 5-second sound to film a clip of yourself in sassy, judgemental mode. Lip sync to the line “Honey, it was ruined when she bought it,” click on the beats, and then finish with a “Yeah!”. The trend’s format comes through in the text overlay, with most users opting for text in quotation marks or by starting with “when they tell you…”. Either way, your video should be in response to an interaction.

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

Our next trend for this week comes from another throwback film, Couple’s Retreat (2009), starring Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman. To set the scene, Vaughn’s character, Dave, tries to rally his friends to make the most of the couple’s retreat, saying, “What we need to do now is get focused and stop pointing fingers.” He then immediately contradicts himself by pointing at another character, Joey, and saying, “You’re a problem. You’re a real, real problem.” 

The clip was initially uploaded to TikTok in early September, with a greenscreen overlay of the scene and applied to a Harry Potter context (because why not?). TikTok creators have since used the sound to share their goals and point the finger at something holding them back from achieving them.

This trend requires a bit more acting and editing, but it’s nothing you can’t handle!

Here are some ideas you can use as inspiration for this sound: 

This week, we have another trend from pop star Olivia Rodrigo – which is unsurprising, seeing as her album GUTS debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums list. Last week we included the ‘I Pay Attention To Things Most People Ignore’ trend, a line from Rodrigo’s song all-american bitch – as is this latest trend. This album is very social-media-friendly and versatile regarding TikTok trends: was it strategically designed that way? Quite possibly. 

Towards the end of Track 1, Rodrigo screams into the abyss for about 15 seconds before suddenly returning to a soft and gentle voice where she sings, “All the time, I’m grateful all the time. I’m sexy, and I’m kind. I’m pretty when I cry.” The lyric demonstrates the juxtaposition of our internal feelings vs. what the world around us expects us to project externally, and TikTok users have jumped on this trend to show when they’ve felt the same. 

This song has become super popular on TikTok via multiple trends, so make sure you’re using the right version of this clipped audio. Investigate other examples of this trending sound and select ‘Use this sound’ from a video that starts with Olivia screaming. You can always pull the sound from our video on this trend posted on the Envato TikTok account. 

Set your timer to the 2.7-second mark and capture a clip of you screaming dramatically. Then finish the video with you cool, calm, and collected, acting out a scenario where you must behave that way – maybe at work, taking a call, or talking to a friend. Overlay text on the first half of the clip to provide context on what you’re screaming about, then set the duration to cut as the scene changes. Do the same for the second half of the video and add text explaining the situation.

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

We need to talk about Tube Girl, TikTok’s latest sensation. Since mid-August, Sabrina Bahsoon has been posting videos of herself on the London tube, lip-syncing and dancing as if no one’s watching. In just over a month, she has accumulated almost half a million followers and started a social movement called ‘Tube Girl Confidence’ focused on being less self-conscious in public. She’s exploded onto the social media scene, catching the attention of MAC Cosmetics – for whom she walked in their London Fashion Week Show – and musician Bella Poarch who approached her to promote her new song.

Thousands of TikTok users have rushed to emulate her energy in their videos, including brands such as @DaysBrewing, who posted a video participating in the trend just as Sabrina gained traction online. They received 13 million views on the first video in their ‘tube beer series.’ Each following video gained over 1 million views, concluding with the boss executing the trend. 

While we don’t know just how many sales this strategy drove, it’s significantly lifted the engagement and following on Days Brewing’s TikTok account – to the point where they’ve now launched Tube Beer merch.  

This case study shows how powerful and fast-moving TikTok trends can be. If you’re promoting your creative work, small business, or personal brand, keeping up to date on TikTok is critical.  

So how can you use this case study to your advantage? When you boil it down, this trend is about confidence, bravery, and showing no fear. However, there are a few other elements to include to relate your video specifically to #tubegirl – such as shooting your video in 0.5x, choosing a song from this playlist, and smooth camera work (which might require some practice). Also, mention the keyword “Tube Girl” in your text overlay or caption to credit the original poster and ensure your video falls on the feeds of those looking for tube girl content. 

Relating this to your niche is quite an individual experience – here are some ideas that could work: 

Olivia Rodrigo has just dropped her highly-anticipated sophomore album, GUTS, following her incredibly successful debut album, SOUR. TikTok users are obsessed with a line from the first song on the new record, all-amercian bitch: “I pay attention to things most people ignore.”

TikTok users have been using the sound to highlight details they’re particularly well-versed in, often using parentheses to explain what they’re closely paying attention to. Even Olivia Rodrigo has participated in the trend – which typically portrays a humorous level of attention, bordering on ‘creepy.’ 

However, the original TikTok user who posted the sound used it in a super wholesome way, compiling beautiful snapshots of her day and communicating how much there is to appreciate if you pay attention to the small details. This take is also an option for creatives to explore – especially as artists, photographers, and videographers are skilled at noticing minute details that can contribute to the final output. 

Using this trending sound, film a clip of yourself looking somewhat innocent, as if you haven’t just been on a nine-hour deep dive or memorized facts on your particular topic. You can lip sync, bat your eyelids, or film something related to your subject matter. Add text that echoes the lyrics, “I pay attention to things most people ignore,” and then add whatever you’ve paid attention to immediately afterward in brackets.  

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

We have another iconic Rihanna moment to celebrate! This trending sound is over a decade old, originating from the London Battleship press conference when a reporter asked Rihanna whether “a certain Mr. Ashton Kutcher would be making a trip to here?”. Rihanna doesn’t even miss a beat before saying, “Wow, how disappointing was that question?” and the host of the press conference asks, “Shall we move on to another one?” to which Rihanna replies, “Absolutely.” 

The clip was posted on TikTok in early September by the account @literallylikesoiconic and has now become a trend with people sharing their own disappointing questions. 

This trend is very easy to participate in; simply use this trending sound and record yourself in the middle of a task where you’ve been interrupted by a frustrating question. Lip sync along to Rihanna’s lines, and then overlay text with the question you’ve found disappointing. 

Here are some question ideas for this trend: 

Popular gaming streamer Nick Eh 30 has gone viral on TikTok for a Fortnite stream from 2017. User ‘CCJT Studios’ uploaded the soundbite with an accompanying CapCut template on July 17th, which has since been used over 235k times! In the video, Nick assists a young novice streamer lacking confidence. Nick repeats the mantra “Never back down, never give up” to his partner, pivoting to “Never back down, never what?” to which the boy replies, “Never give up!” Nick continues hyping the boy, leading to each “Never give up!” getting louder and more confident. 

TikTok creators are using the sound to hype themselves up for everything from completing a task they don’t want to do, persisting at something they’ve failed at, or chasing their ‘delulu’ dreams (IKYK). 

Use this trending sound, and think of an occasion that’s required perseverance (or when you’ve had to be the hype man). The sound features two characters, so film this with a friend or an object, or play both characters yourself. Lip sync to the full 8-second audio, repeating, “Never back down, never what? Never give up. Never back down, never what? NEVER GIVE UP. That’s right! Let’s goooo!”  

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

In July, two upcoming Atlanta-based rappers – Famous Sally and YB – posted their second release ‘Wassup’ to YouTube. It’s already made a splash on TikTok with over 812k videos using the song. 

The lyrics start with, “In the cut with my twin, we be vibing,” which many TikTok users have used as inspiration for this trend. Most videos typically include a friend or “twin” vibing out to the song in an “unbothered” way, conveying a sense of camaraderie. A designated rhythmic move goes along with this trend, with users forming an L shape with their hands and then grooving back and forth with pursed lips. The video either cuts between the friends making the same move or shows them next to each other, with a text overlay formatted as an insult. However, the response shows the friends vibing and their “honest reaction.” You can also film this trend alone, as many users have done. 

Brainstorm some ideas relating to your creative niche and think of a time you’ve received a backhanded compliment or thinly veiled insult. Using the first 10 seconds of this trending sound, film the video along with its associated boogie (try and hit the beat as best you can with your hand movements!) and look as undisturbed as possible. In post-production, overlay your text. Many users also include “my/our honest reaction:” as a text overlay. These keywords will help your video perform well on TikTok, so integrate them if it makes sense! 

Here are some content ideas for this trend: 

Note: If you’re creating content for a brand account, be cautious that this sound does include a swear word, so you may need to get a sign-off to use it first. Using a TikTok scheduler tool would be a good option in this case.

If you’re a regular TikToker, you’ll know that trends can truly originate from anywhere. In this popular sound from The LEGO Batman Movie, Batman asks his computer how to put the Joker (his mortal enemy) into the Phantom Zone (an inescapable place for criminals). After posing this complex question to the screen, his computer remains silent, with the sound transcript reading, “Computer, how do I put the Joker in the Phantom Zone? Quickest Route. No freeways. ‘Puter, do you hear me?” 

We’ve all asked Google a difficult question we know it can’t answer out of sheer desperation (Batman included), and TikTok creators are using the audio to explore their own hard-to-answer questions. 

Use the first 9 seconds of this sound, and film yourself sitting at your computer. You can do this at normal speed or x2 speed to exaggerate your typing and facial movements). Some creators are paying homage to the trend’s heritage by curling their fingers, imitating the classic LEGO phalange pose as they type. Once you’ve filmed your video, add text explaining your question – you’ll need a few different text overlays, so set the duration of each to appear in the correct order in time with the sound. The first text overlay will be your question, followed by “Quickest route,” with an amendment which makes it much harder to answer, finished with “‘Puter, do you hear me?” For example, see the video below – the cat’s question is, “How do I get more treats off Mom?” followed by, “Quickest route. No being a good boy.” 

You’re ready to film. Don’t forget your curled hands! 

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

The Summer I Turned Pretty – a top-rated young-adult TV program – has become a big topic among TikTok users. And, with the recent release of the show’s second season, we knew a viral TikTok trend would inevitably follow. This viral sound clip comes from a press tour the cast has embarked on to promote the show. Lola Tung, who plays protagonist Belly, is asked, ‘What Taylor Swift Era is your character in?’ She responds excitedly, “Oh my goodness, I love this question! I think –”. TikTok creators have gone crazy with the sound, producing over 116k videos since the clipped sound appeared on August 17th. Users have been sharing their favorite questions to answer and reacting just like Lola, overjoyed to have the opportunity to give their responses.     

There are a lot of uploads for this trend, so make sure you use this sound. The end of the sound bite includes “I think –” as if there is about to be a launch into a well-thought-through commentary on a particular topic. Think about your interests, passions, or topics you get excited to talk about. Then, overlay your text of someone asking you about it. Film your clip with as much excitement as you can muster, add the question you would love to answer, and there you have it! It’s that easy. 

Here are some question ideas that you could use for this trend: 

Looking for the ultimate hype-up song? A TikTok creator has gone viral for posting videos of people dancing in the streets somewhere in England – and one video’s sound has already been used over 78k times! The video shows the creator hyping up his dancing buddy by rhythmically chanting, “Go, more passion, more passion, more passion, more energy, more energy, more footwork, more footwork, more footwork, more passion!” with the dancer getting more into their routine as the video progresses. Users have been loving this viral sound to hype themselves up.

Typically, TikTok users are creating videos of them having a boogie to this tune. You won’t find us recommending dancing on TikTok often, but this trend calls for it. If you scroll through videos under the sound, you’ll see that most creators aren’t taking themselves too seriously, instead opting for a humorous, over-the-top approach that gets more passionate as the video continues. Pull the sound from this video (we recommend using just the first 9 seconds), and do some dance moves that feel right to you. Here’s where the ‘trend’ comes in – simply ass text over your video to share what’s got you feelin’ passionate.

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

This TikTok sound – originally uploaded at the end of 2022 – only started trending last week. Some prominent creators have already jumped on the trend – a tell-tale sign that it will soon flood our FYPs. Paired with a clip of the song Solar Sphynx by LICH TYCOON and blackwinterwells, the format shows the creator conversing or interacting with someone off-camera, pretending they’re “not in the know.” When the sound’s beat drops, they side-eye the camera, sharing a knowing look with the audience. As always, the text overlaid in post-production outlines the video’s context. 

It’s time to flex those acting skills! Using this sound, pretend to be conversing with someone off-camera. Your facial expression should be friendly, naive, or neutral (depending on the scenario), switching to pointed and direct eye contact at the 7-second mark. Then, overlay text to tell the story of your interaction. Most users are writing their text in quotation marks to depict the context of the conversation. You can overlay further text once the beat drops explaining the scenario, but your “side eye” should be enough to indicate your point.

Here are some ideas that would work in the creative niche for this trending format: 

Renee Rapp is a TikTok creator and an up-and-coming pop singer who snagged her first big breaks in Mean Girls the Musical and The Sex Lives of College Girls. She’s just started promoting her newest album, SNOW ANGEL, performing her latest single live on the Today Show in this interview. 

The interviewer says, “That’s kind of an interesting place to be, where you trust yourself. Is that what’s happening?” Renee responds with “100%”. The interviewer then asks, “And what gave you the confidence?” Renee immediately replies with, “Um, delusion,” which receives quite the outburst of giggles. 

‘Delusion’ is a state of being commonly referenced on TikTok, which has become somewhat synonymous with manifestation. Being ‘delulu’ translates to believing you’ll find success – even if your reality suggests otherwise. TikTok creators have been loving this soundbite, creating videos to share what they feel overly confident or delusional about.

To use this trending sound, simply lip sync to the lines ”100%” and “Um, delusion.” It’s as easy as that! You want to appear blindly optimistic, so incorporate a blank stare along with your responses to encapsulate the ‘delulu’ energy. Once you’ve filmed your clip, overlay text explaining your aspirational delusions.   

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

This trend might be more familiar to our Australian readers. Using a viral sound bite from the popular satirical show, ‘Ja’mie: Private School Girl,’ Ja’mie – played by Aussie comedian Chris Lilley – is a character notorious for her outlandish, pretentious, and often offensive one-liners. 

In this TikTok audio, Ja’mie says, “I could, for example, put my head through that window, slam the window down on my head, and chop my head off.” TikTok users have jumped on the soundbite, using the trend to describe scenarios that elicit this reaction.

If you’re familiar with the Australian accent, it’s time to shine! Plan your pauses, enunciate the vowels, and adopt Ja’mie’s iconic persona by dramatically delivering your line like a sit-down confessional. Use this 7-second sound, and shoot your video in a room where you can point to a window to further emphasize the pain you’re describing. Then overlay text that contextualizes the scenario.

Here are some ideas in the creative industry that you may relate to: 

This viral soundbite originated from a Super Mario puppet show posted on YouTube over two years ago. Since it went live on TikTok in mid-June, the sound has amassed over 300k+ videos. TikTok has a pattern of unearthing obscure content from the depths of the internet and repurposing it as a hot new trend. The learning? Don’t ever delete your old content – you never know when it might have its 15 minutes in the spotlight!

In this clip, ‘Jeffy’ convinces Super Mario to let him borrow his car. Upon return, Mario questions Jeffy, resulting in him confessing he got a speeding ticket. TikTok users use the sound to set up relatable scenarios, overlaying questions to which they can respond with a suspicious non-answer of ‘uh-uh,’ while their face gives them away.  

Use this sound, and set up a shot of you ready to answer the questions as Jeffy. Most TikTok creators are using the camera lens as the perspective of Super Mario, looking directly into it as if speaking to him behind the camera. This is a one-take-wonder, so when you’re ready, hit the timer countdown and work your way through the script with the ‘uh-uhs.’ 

The sound goes, “So, nothing bad happened? Uh-uh. You didn’t wreck it? Uh-uh. You didn’t hit anybody? Uh-uh. You didn’t run anybody over? Uh-uh. You didn’t get a speeding ticket? Uh. Wait, Jeffy, why are you making that face? Uh. Jeffy, did you get a speeding ticket? Uh…” 

On the single ‘uhs,’ your face should reflect your sudden unwillingness to answer the questions. Once you’ve filmed your best take, add your own questions as a text overlay. Set durations for each line of text so the questions pop up as the video progresses. You will need four questions to shake your head confidently to, and one final question that rattles you. 

Here are some ideas for this trending sound:

This trend is fresh out the oven – so jump on it quickly to ride the wave! Uploaded on August 9th, the trending TikTok features a dog’s owner singing to her to ease her elevator anxiety. TikTok users use the jingle to encourage themselves to complete tasks that cause anxiety. The song goes, “She’s so brave, she’s well behaved, she is not afraid. She’s powerful, she’s a good girl, she is our whole world.” 

This sound could work for any scenario someone might need to hype themselves up for! Film a clip of you doing something brave, and that’s it! The spectrum of what’s considered ‘brave’ can range from attempting everyday basic tasks to doing something that scares you. Most TikTok users cut the sound short (likely for view-through) around the 9-second mark, after the line “She is not afraid.” 

Here are some ideas for what you could film yourself doing to warrant the use of the sound: 

In the latest season of The Kardarshians on Hulu, Kourtney Kardashian accuses Kim of copying her D&G aesthetic. Kim then points out that Kourtney copied her wedding first, giving a confessional to camera, saying, “I got married in Italy. Am I saying you copied me by getting married in Italy? Who performed at my wedding? Andrea Bocelli. Who performed at Kourtney’s wedding? Andrea Bocelli.” This audio has gone viral on TikTok, with users capitalizing on the sound by sharing a time someone has copied them in some way – genuinely or otherwise. 

The most important element of this trend is nailing the lip-syncing. Practice, practice, practice, and only post when you feel you’ve got the lines (and accompanying attitude) down. Don’t be afraid to have high standards for your content – while many TikTok trends might seem quick and easy, there can be an hour’s worth of shooting behind the scenes (Our TikTok video for this trend took about ten takes!) 

Some TikTok users are filming this video to-camera in one take and overlaying text in post-production, while others are giving examples of copycat behavior using a greenscreen effect. Choose your topic, then shoot however it makes the most sense. 

Here are some ideas for this trending sound: 

Can you believe it’s already August?! The year flying by aside, entering 2023’s eighth month presents ample opportunity to take advantage of the song August by Taylor Swift – and TikTok has already remixed a little number that’s doing the rounds. The sound starts with, “Please rise for our national anthem,” leading into the song’s first line. You can use this trending audio in any way that feels natural. Some TikTok creators are sharing why they’re looking forward to the month ahead, some are celebrating Taylor Swift, and some are using it as a backing track to their vlogs or compilation of clips. 

Start by ‘rising’ for the national anthem. If you’re celebrating the month of August or Taylor Swift, do this throughout the clip. Or, if you’re sharing what you’re up to in August, insert your clips into the video. 

Here’s how to edit a TikTok using an in-app sound and pre-filmed clips. In the TikTok app, click one of the videos using the trending audio and select ‘Use this sound.’ Drag the timer to 3.2secs and film your first clip rising for the national anthem. Click the tick in the bottom right corner, then tap the top right button to edit the video’s timeline. In this view, you’ll see a plus sign next to your video – select this and add your pre-filmed clips. Edit your videos to ensure you pace them to the end of the sound, which will be the 15-second mark (the audio will automatically extend). 

Last year this sound trended throughout August, including the end of the month when people held ‘farewell ceremonies’ for the song, and we’re sure this year will be no different. 

Ever gone to set up your LinkedIn profile only to realize you don’t have any headshots? If you’re like me, you’re never without your sunnies and a beverage, which can make choosing a professional DP tough. But never fear; AI is to the rescue! 

People are using the AI app Remini to create some snazzy headshots – all you need to do is upload some photos of yourself for it to produce some high-quality shots that genuinely look real and professionally taken. TikTok creators have been sharing their results, influencing a massive uptake in the app’s popularity. This trend is easy, fun, and comes with the bonus of a LinkedIn profile pic. Win-win! 

Choose your fave AI image generator and prompt away! If you’re new to AI apps, Remini is a great option – here’s a tutorial showing the process for free!

Simply upload some selfies showing your face and shoulders, then select which model image you’d like. Scroll down to ‘Curriculum,’ pick your vibe, and let the AI do its thing (the image generation will take about 5 minutes). 

Once you receive the photos, it’s time to make your TikTok! Using this sound, record the first 4 seconds using a casual image of yourself (ideally a photo that contrasts with your new professional pics) and overlay text that reads something like: “Trying the viral AI LinkedIn Headshot trend.” When the beat drops, insert your four AI images so they each have a few seconds on screen, bringing your video to the 12-second mark.  

The Remini app offers many AI-generated options. You can generate images of what your future babies will look like, you as a bride, or in any profession. Play around with the app to spark new creative ideas for TikTok content. 

Here are some examples: 

Hamilton fans may recognize this viral snippet from the song, ‘I Know Him,’ sung by King George. He sings, “I wasn’t aware that was something a person could do,” in response to finding out that George Washington was yielding his power and stepping down from the crown, implying that he couldn’t imagine someone choosing not to be loved and powerful, given the opportunity. TikTokers are using this audio to communicate their quirks or annoying habits, which they didn’t consider possible to stop. 

For this trend, you can use both the trending audio and the CapCut overlay or just the audio itself. Think about a passion you can’t shut up about, a habit you can’t seem to break, or something other people do that shocks you. These CapCut templates offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of your Envato Elements subscription by using a photo or video depicting the context of your text overlay. 

Here are some ideas you could explore for your niche:

We didn’t expect to be sharing a trend originating from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles today, but here we are. The trending scene – from episode 18 of season 3, titled Cowabunga Shredhead – shows TMNT character, Shredder bringing in a stack of pizzas, to which the other turtles exclaim, “It’s Shredder!” causing Shredder to turn around and ask, “WHERE?!” (Inside scoop: this is because he’s switched brains with another character, Mikey.) In true TikTok form, users have applied this concept to times they’ve blanked on the fact that someone is, in fact, speaking to them. For instance, when someone asks to talk to an adult (yet in their minds, they are still just a child) or calls them “ma’am.”   

Using this trending sound, you’ll need to play both sets of characters or have someone else play the turtles. Film the first clip with the line, “I brought back some takeout, so let’s get down and pig out,” then film a second clip of the second character lip-syncing to the line, “It’s Shredder!” Then, return to the first character and turn around shouting, “WHERE?!”. You’ll need to set up two camera angles to make this storyline work, especially if you’re playing both roles. Film clips 1 and 3 from one angle and Clip 2 from another. Research the sound to get a feel for how other users have set up their videos.  

Here are some ideas for using this sound:

Are you one of those people that hates picking up phone calls? You’re not alone! This trending ‘iPhone Vibrating Ringtone’ sound was uploaded to TikTok on the 5th of July and has already found its way into 225,000 TikTok videos! The trend is simple: TikTok creators film themselves ignoring a phone call coming in as if their phone is ringing – and it sounds very realistic.

This trend is super simple to execute. Put your phone down flat on its back and start filming. Pretend to glance down at the incoming call and make a visible decision to ignore it and let it keep ringing. Then overlay text describing why you chose not to pick up the call. As always, if the trend is this easy, you gotta cut through with the copy. Your idea should be either super niche – to the point where people are shocked that someone else has pointed out exactly how they feel – or broad enough for anyone to relate to. 

For example, some niche text overlays could include:

And here are some more broad ideas: 

There’s a new trend in town – and it’s got a bit of a backstory. During peak European tourist season, an account called ‘WE ARE BACK’ posted videos of Italian pickpocketers in action, alerting the crowds around them. The woman behind the account approaches the thieves and yells, “ATTENZIONE BORSEGGIATRICI! ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET!” in what has become an iconic voice. 

The TikTok account has exploded, with people dubbing the woman behind the videos a modern-day hero. TikTok users started adopting the phrase in TikTok comments and are now using the original sound to overlay videos of their pets getting up to mischief. This week the trend has gone one step further – ​​ as great TikTok trends often do – dropping this absolute TUNE remixing the woman’s voice.     

This trend is relatively open-ended – I’d advise using the new remixed track or this particular sound that has gone viral. Film some clips of something being “stolen,” as if you’ve caught yourself, your pet, or a colleague in the act, and overlay the sound of your choice. Hashtags associated with this trend include #attenzione, #pickpocket, and #cittadininondistratti. 

Here are some ideas for using this sound:

Kylie Jenner has graced us with another audio bite, which has serious potential. Recently, many TikTok users have been trying out the ‘Aged’ TikTok filter – which adds realistic wrinkles and grey hair. The filter splits the screen, comparing the person’s actual face with the filtered version. 

When Kylie Jenner used the filter for the first time, she stated, “I don’t like it. I don’t like it at all. No. No.” accumulating over 95 million views in the first two days of posting. The comments immediately recognized that this sound had legs, with one user writing: “Thank you for this audio, Kylie,” and another: “Bro just made the perfect sound.” The sound has now been used over 16K times, with creators jumping on the opportunity to use Kylie’s iconic voice to share their own distastes. 

Lip sync to the sound and film your clip in a situation that gives context to something you don’t like – maybe with a prop, a green-screened image, or in a particular setting like an office. Then, overlay text that clearly outlines your distaste.  

Here are some ideas for this trend: 

This week we’re back with another hilarious CapCut template. This green screen shows two cats seemingly in deep conversation. The black cat seems to be zoning out, giving “I’m not listening” vibes which users have found highly relatable. The cat’s facial expression is one we’ve all sported in times of boredom or dissociation, featuring out-of-focus eye contact, drooping eyelids, and pursed lips stifling a yawn. Users are overlaying this video with scenarios where they’ve zoned out, like at work or in a social setting.    

This CapCut template goes hand in hand with this music (which you should Favorite for later instructions). Trigger the CapCut template on your phone through TikTok (or click this link if you’re reading on mobile) and upload your chosen photo or video background. Export your CapCut creation back to TikTok and add your Favorited track to add your video to this trend’s sound library. Then, in TikTok, simply overlay text describing a scenario where you’ve zoned out.   

Here are some ideas for your text overlay:

See more of this trend by searching ‘Space Out Cat’ or ‘Black Cat Zones Out’ on TikTok.

If you’ve been cruising the internet over the last month, you’ve likely heard about the upcoming blockbuster movies Oppenheimer and Barbie, which are both set to be released on July 21st. The films’ topics (and aesthetics) are about as opposing as you can get – Oppenheimer tells the grim true story of the creation of the first atomic bomb, while Barbie is a fantasy comedy based on the iconic doll franchise. The visual juxtaposition between two major film releases has been a fun topic of discussion, with users outlining the “perfect” schedule for seeing both films – starting with a black coffee and Oppenheimer in the morning, followed by afternoon drinkies and Barbie in the evening. 

This trending topic is perfect for creatives, combining the art of filmmaking with cool visual aesthetics.

This trend leaves much room for interpretation and creativity. Whether you’re a graphic designer, filmmaker, freelancer, or content creator, you can relate these two movies to your craft. 

First, look at the content circulating on TikTok (search: Oppenheimer Barbie) to see how users have been combining the two design styles. Think about the movies’ differences and similarities and how to amalgamate them – whether through sound design, t-shirt design, LUTS, or creating a mixed video. You can even talk to the camera about the connection between the two movies – whatever works for your content style. 

To ride the wave, be sure to hashtag #Barbie and #Oppenheimer in your caption, include visual cues in some way (you may choose to greenscreen and talk over the top of movie posters), and use music related to the films. 

This week, TikTok is all about South Park! In Season 6, Episode 8 – titled Freak Strike – Eric Cartman poses as an out-of-control teen on a TV talk show where he’s booed by a live studio audience, responding with, “WHATEVA. WHATEVA.” The now-iconic line has gone viral on TikTok, with creators using the sound to share a fact about themselves – for which they would likely get roasted.    

Execute this trend in two parts, as demonstrated by the example below. Using this sound, film the first clip as if you’re the talk show host. Deliver the line “Well, let’s bring him out. Here’s Eric Cartman!” and walk off-screen to the left. Set up the second clip by coming on screen from the right, as if you’re Eric Cartman coming on stage for the first time. React to the audience boos as if they’re coming from behind the camera, and give a sassy “Whatever! Whatever!” explaining why you’re shrugging off the public displeasure with a text overlay.  

Here are some ideas for your text overlay:

We’re on an adult cartoon buzz this week, as this next trending sound is a remix from Family Guy! At the beginning of this sound, Stewie and Chris are discussing who Taylor Swift is, with Stewie explaining she’s more than a singer – she’s a queen. As his explanation goes on, the sound drops into the song Style by Taylor Swift. TikTok creators are using the sound to ‘introduce’ their favorite topic or product to someone who hasn’t heard of it, much like we have with Envato Elements (see below). 

There are two options with this trending sound. You can keep it simple by opting for the first 7 seconds or do the full 21 seconds, which includes outlining the reasons why you love [Taylor Swift]. Do you have a topic you’re particularly passionate about? You can use this sound to talk about it! Whether it’s a hobby, a design resource, or a niche skill or craft, film the first 10 seconds acting out the dialogue between the Stewie and Chris characters: Here are your lip-syncing lines: 

“Who’s Taylor Swift?”    

“Oh my god. Am I about to introduce you to Taylor Swift?” 

“What is she, a singer?”

“She’s much more than a singer Chris!” 

Once the song ’Style’ comes in, insert some pictures of what you’re talking about and use the green screen effect so you can keep lip-syncing over the top. If you choose this route, your next lines are: 

“She…she’s a QUEEN! A goddess, a gazelle in a high-waisted swimsuit. She’s such a sweetheart!” 

Here are some topic ideas for this trend: 

The viral TikTok song Makeba by JAIN has become increasingly popular over the past few weeks – we even made a video to it earlier this month when it was on the rise. It’s now on its second trend wave, connected to a CapCut template of Bill Hader from SNL perfectly timed to the track’s beat. TikTok users are combining the song and the template to depict a moment where they’ve knowingly acted up, leaning into the cheeky and unbothered expression from the greenscreen overlay.

When a good CapCut trend comes around, it’s worth jumping on it early as they require little effort to create and generate solid reach. 

Think of a relatable and well-worded text overlay matching Bill’s immaculate vibes. Most users feature a stock image to depict the setting where Bill is boogying, so you can use a photo from Envato Elements to set your scene. In the TikTok app, favorite the trending sound and select a video by tapping ‘CapCut: Try this template.’ Launch CapCut and embed up to three images of your choice. Export your video to TikTok, add the sound from your Favorites list, and you’re done! 

Here are some ideas for how to use this template:

If there’s one thing TikTok loves, it’s a Doja Cat song – her music blew up thanks to the platform in 2020! On June 17th, Doja Cat dropped the music video for her newest song, Attention. Fans have rushed to use the trending song snippet, “Look at me. Look at me. You lookin’?” which perfectly accompanies a video transition. 

It’s time to get your transition on! There are a few different ways users are executing this trend. Some use the Blur filter and rub the screen, some pretend the camera keeps moving, and some use a circular pinch of their fingers to mimic a monocular. 

Use this sound to film your first clip to the 3.9-second mark. You want the clip to end with the beginning of your transition movement about halfway. Next, set yourself up for the second clip – whether you’re filming yourself or your work, you want a noticeable difference in aesthetic for dramatic effect. Once you’ve filmed both parts, watch your video back and ensure it’s as smooth as possible. A smooth transition is key to a successful video, so refilm it to get it right.

Here are some transition ideas for using the ‘Attention’ audio: 

This week’s pop culture TikTok trend comes from the iconic TV show Breaking Bad. In the sixth episode of the fourth season, Skylar White – wife of protagonist Walter White – asks Walter to admit that he’s in danger. Walter responds with, “Who are you talking to right now?” indicating that he IS the danger. TikTok users are using the audio to act shocked that they’re being addressed, looking around and wondering out loud who the question was intended for, as it couldn’t possibly be for them. 

Embody the ruthless character of Walter White with this short 6-second sound. Act as if you are truly astonished to be asked a question being posed to you (you can decide what the question is), and lip sync to the response, “Who are you talking to right now?” Overlay text post-filming to convey a situation related to your creative niche.  

Here are some ideas for this trend:

Eyes Without a Face, a famous Billy Idol song from 1983, is currently being used across various TikTok trends. This trending audio has some creative wriggle room for how you execute it. There’s a vague formula TikTok creators are using to inform their use of the song. For instance, “what I think I look like” vs. “what I actually look like,” or “how someone thinks of me” vs. “how I actually am.” It’s essentially become the soundtrack to accompany the stark comparison between a dream and reality. 

Look through the library of content under this TikTok sound to decide how you would like to frame your video. You must create a juxtaposition between how you expect something to be and how it truly is. Many users have used TikTok filters to exaggerate the difference between a hopeful scenario and the reality of a situation, particularly regarding how they look while performing an action. For example, how they look when they work from home (see the video below). You can also insert photos and videos to surprise your audience with a twist at the end to further your point or show evidence of the reality (like the above video example). 

Here are some ideas for using the ‘Eyes Without A Face’ audio:

Is anyone else still utterly heartbroken that former YouTuber Jenna Marbles never returned to the Internet after her goodbye in 2020? Luckily, as Jenna was churning out content for over 10 years, we still see their viral moments making the rounds on TikTok, helping feed the nostalgic fandom.

In the original clip, Julien Solomita (Jenna’s partner) is wearing a “pastel e-boy” outfit and states that he feels “dope.” This is immediately followed by a loud intake of breath that Jenna responds to by asking, “What was that?” and Julien replies, “Breathing.” TikTok users have been using the audio to represent times they’ve tried to appear outwardly confident, but their anxious breathing gave them away.

Reflect on a time when you tried to appear cool, calm, and collected while freaking out internally. Film a clip of you pretending to be in that environment, or film it in the environment in question. In this sound clip, you’re Julien. Jenna says, “Doesn’t that feel good, though?” and you answer, “Yeah, I kinda feel dope right now.” Jenna then says, “You look dope!”. Take a big, exaggerated breath before Jenna asks, “What was that?” and you’ll say, “breathing,” as if it wasn’t a clearly anxious intake of breath.

Here are some ideas for when you needed to seem confident (but weren’t):

The ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ film came out this month, introducing viewers to the concept of ‘canon events.’ A canon event is an event in someone’s life that must happen to develop their storyline and maintain the balance of the multiverse. TikTok users are now sharing their own ‘canon events’ – moments or mistakes that needed to happen for them to be where they are now, and that would have taken place across multiverses to result in the same life path.

Individual creators should use this trending sound, and Business accounts should use this sound (the first is not for commercial use). In terms of what you do with this trend, that’s up to you. Some TikTok users pretend to watch their younger selves, watch a stranger follow a classic trope, or even use the ‘Canon’ name to make a camera pun. No matter the approach you take, film a clip of you observing the ‘canon event’ and then overlay text explaining the observation.

Here are some ‘canon events’ you might relate to:

Is your TikTok FYP filled with the hot new AI tool, Adobe Firefly in Photoshop? This new feature launched just over a week ago, and the hashtag #generativefill has already amassed over 50 million views on TikTok. In case you missed it, Adobe launched Generative Fill (Beta) in Photoshop, a feature that allows users to quickly extend images and add or remove objects using text prompts. Adobe claims that the model is trained with content the company has the right to use – Adobe Stock images, openly licensed content, and content without copyright restrictions. Firefly’s arrival has seen a wave of content from TikTok users exploring what generative fill can do for them. 

As a creative, it’s important to react and respond to industry shifts and news – and this is a big one for those using Adobe’s creative cloud suite. Once you’ve played with Generative Fill and viewed other people’s content, such as videos on platforms, static results, and blog articles, you’ll start to form your own opinion on the topic. Whatever that opinion is, leverage it for some TikTok content! 

Here are some format ideas to get you started: 

It should come as no surprise that a Beyonce soundbite is trending, given that her Renaissance World Tour is sweeping the world right now. This audio comes from the music video’s opening for Beyonce’s song ‘Sorry,’ where Beyonce reads a poem by Warsan Shire, a Somali-British poet. It starts with, “So what are you gonna say at my funeral now that you’ve killed me?” TikTokers are using the sound to share scenarios where they’ve been inconsiderately ‘victimized’ (in a light-hearted, joking way). 

Lip sync to this trending sound. You need to film a 5-second clip from the sound in any environment you like – your car, office, or even your kitchen. Just ensure you’re acting towards the camera as if it’s the person that “killed you.” In other words? Serve DRAMA. Then, add text in the post outlining what happened that made you react.

Here are some scenarios that you might relate to that work for this trend: 

You’re probably familiar with the terms ‘red flag’ and ‘green flag,’ which are often used to describe a person’s negative or positive behavior. However, the term ‘Beige flag’ has now entered the chat. A ‘beige flag’ is when someone exhibits a boring, neutral, or quirky behavior that is neither good nor bad. TikTok users have quickly popularized this into a trending video format, with most sharing their partner’s beige flags and some even revealing their own.     

What goes hand in hand with a joke about being bland? The most generic jazz music you can find, of course! Use this popular sound and film yourself doing absolutely anything for six seconds. It doesn’t matter what you do because you’re about to cover the entire screen with text explaining the beige flag in question. Use the text function to write a short paragraph about your specific beige flag. We all have beige flags, so don’t worry – you’re not outing yourself for boring, but merely boring at times. It’s an opportunity to laugh at yourself and for your audience to get to know you a little bit better too.  

Here are some beige flags to get you started: 

The famous 1988 anime film Akira suddenly appeared on TikTok last week, and a new trend was born. The trend uses a soundbite from the film in which the protagonist has a vision of their future, and it doesn’t look good! The character clutches at their head and says, “Leave me alone!” as if in physical pain from seeing the visions. TikTok users have followed the original format, showing themselves having an unwanted thought in a flashback-style edit.  

If you’ve been keeping up with our trends update for a while now, all your training has led you to this moment. The “Leave Me Alone” Akira trend requires you to combine acting, lip-syncing, and TikTok Effects all in one video:

Watch your video back to see how it came together – if you need to make edits or refilm a clip, you can do so by tapping the top right button on the preview screen. 

Here are some ideas for visions that no one wants to remember: 

Stop the press! On May 17th, TikTok rolled out a new font across the platform, seen in profile text, comment sections, and captions. It was the first thing many users noticed after logging onto the platform, leading the creatives among them to ask, what the font?! The classic Proxima Nova font has been replaced with what TikTok has officially introduced as “TikTok Sans,” and the design community has taken to TikTok to share their dismay.  

Trending topics like this offer graphic designers, font fans, and Elements users the perfect opportunity to ‘ride the wave.’ Whether you love or hate the font change, head to TikTok to share your feelings! Chiming into the conversation will be great for boosting engagement. 

There isn’t one clear way users are creating content around this trending topic, which offers you the freedom to think up an original, creative way to go about it. You can use a well-known TikTok sound, do a piece to the camera about why you do/don’t like the change, or offer up alternative fonts you think would have worked better (like we did!). 

Remember the basics of a TikTok video when you’re brainstorming – start your video in an attention-grabbing way within the first second, add captions if you’re speaking (they’ll pull through as keywords to TikTok’s search function), use a trending sound (if it makes sense), and add a caption that includes the words: TikTok Font, Change, Update, TikTok Sans, and New Font.

Mother was mothering at her Era’s Tour concert in Philadelphia last weekend. Taylor Swift spotted a security guard mistreating a front-row fan during her performance of ‘Bad Blood’ and came to the fan’s defense between lyrics. Those who attended the concert have blessed our TikTok feeds with every angle possible of the interaction, making it the most viral tour moment so far. 

The soundbite goes, “You and I. She’s fine! Cause baby now we got bad blood. She wasn’t doing anything! Mad love. HEY. STOP! Cause baby now we got bad blood. Hey. Stop”. The security guard (widely believed to have been on a power trip) was promptly escorted out of the concert. TikTok users are obsessed with the newly punctuated version of the song, dubbed ‘the security guard remix,’ and have created a trend to the track. 

The trend is being used to depict situations where you might jump to someone’s defense, much like Taylor Swift did. When do your parental or protective instincts typically kick in? This is the perfect scene to set for your TikTok video. Use this sound and lip sync to the lyrics while acting dramatic on the defensive adlibs. 

Here are some times you may wish to step in and act as a protector: 

A silly, goofy mood can come out of nowhere, especially following an extended period of behaving like a serious adult. TikTok has dubbed this transition ‘Whackadoodle Time’ – a phrase coined by Lisa Rinna in The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills (Season 5, Episode 10) to describe someone or something as eccentric or bizarre. TikTok users are sharing their Wackadoodle Time triggers, revealing that we’re all just children at heart. 

Think about a moment in your day when you typically become a bit silly or unhinged. This could be logging off from work at the end of the day, starting a project with no plan, or putting on The Sims Spotify playlist to accompany basic tasks (just me?). 

Capture a clip of yourself lip-syncing to the viral sound, and show how you enter your silly mode with overlaid text explaining why the clock’s struck “Whackadoodle Time.” Some users are filming this at 0.5x speed to appear extra fast (and goofy). 

Find more of this trend on TikTok by searching #WhackadoodleTime. 

The Kardashians are always in the spotlight, so it makes sense that clips from the show frequently make the rounds as memes. This one comes from an interaction between momager Kris Jenner and her daughter Khloe Kardashian, where Khloe asks Kris if she’s losing it, and Kris gives a not-so-confident answer of ‘maybe.’ Naturally, creators are now relating this trending sound to their own chaotic lives. 

In this trend, you’re Kris, and the person behind the camera (your tripod) is Khloe. Lipsync to the audio and film yourself looking dazed or stressed in the environment that relates to you “losing it.” Overlay text that provides the context for why you can only give an unsure answer. 

Here are some ideas for when you would want to answer “maybe”: 

Do you ever start a sentence and realize halfway through that you don’t know where you’re going with it? This viral soundbite from the infamous H3 Podcast with Ethan Klein taps into the moment everyone can relate to. TikTok users have run with the trend this week, using it to reenact a time when they’ve lost their train of thought or realized the end of their sentence is probably inappropriate. 

With only five seconds in the trending sound, this trend is super easy to execute. TikTok creators are filming themselves lip-syncing to the words, “Also… I don’t know,” and adding a text overlay to make their content original and funny. TikTok audiences love drama and theatrics, so it’s best to film your clip with an element of exaggeration.   

Here are some text overlay ideas for when you decide to bail on a sentence midway:

Up-and-coming viral TikTok musician, Sugar Pit, describes his music as ‘angular indie punk with pop hooks.’ The singer behind Sugar Pit, Kian Stevens-Winston – who writes and records everything from his bedroom –released his latest hit, Customer Service, on April 12.  

To support the release of Steven-Winston’s new track, he posted the above viral TikTok video, in which he cosplays as a Walmart worker and sings his lyrics about working a customer service job to the camera as he walks through a physical store (while simultaneously getting kicked out by real-life Walmart workers). 

He’s since posted multiple videos of him working different jobs – such as a construction worker and a Mcdonald’s employee. His content has inspired TikTok users to create their own versions of Sugar Pit’s mini-music videos at their places of work. 

Romanticize your job with the power of music! Capture multiple different angles and backgrounds of you at your job (the more interesting, the better) and lip sync to the song line by line by setting the TikTok timer for each clip. Have relevant props for the line, “I’m completing all the tasks,” and get ready to boogie for the line, “I’m working, I’m working, I’m working.” 

Here are some tips for executing this trend. 

With the live-action Barbie movie coming out soon, the Internet is currently ablaze with Barbie-related trends – the Barbie movie trailer was viewed 19 million times in the three weeks following its release! TikTok users have been using one of the funnier soundbites from the trailer – when Ken suggests to Barbie that they have a sleepover. When Barbie asks, “Why?” Ken says, “Cause we’re girlfren boyfren,” but neither of them appears to know why that means they should have a “sleepover.” 

This trend plays into the ‘airhead’ persona of the Ken doll, and the audio offers many comedic opportunities, with users slotting in actions they can’t justify. In the example below, a creator demonstrates that sometimes she can’t recall why she would recommend a book but does it anyway (a relatable feeling).

Lipsync to the trending sound, playing the roles of both Barbie and Ken. Make sure to cut between the characters in the silence, too – it helps depict that ‘Ken’ has no idea what he’s talking about. Another reason users love this audio is Ryan Gosling’s ‘himbo’ delivery of “girlfren boyfren” – so make sure not to define the ends of these words when lipsyncing! When brainstorming a concept for this sound, think of a time when you’ve questioned someone on something that doesn’t make sense to them, and they can’t explain their reasoning. In our example above, we used someone booking weekly meetings with a colleague without genuine cause. 

Here are some ideas you might find relatable to use for this sound:

To find more examples of this trend, search #girlfrenboyfren and #barbiemovie on TikTok. 

This trend revolves around two things we love: Taylor Swift and a quick win. It uses the first four seconds of trending audio from T-Swift’s song ‘Call It What You Want’: “Nobody’s heard from me for months. I’m doing better than I ever was”. Creators are taking this trend as an opportunity to be dramatic, either overlaying text that outlines why no one has heard from them in “months” (it’s only been a few hours) or why they aren’t doing “better than they ever were.” 

As we said, this is a quick win! All you need to do is film yourself looking into the camera for four seconds and overlay text with the in-app text function. 

Here are some ideas you could use for this sound:

Wes Anderson is a famous filmmaker known for his unique visual style and quirky storytelling. TikTok users have been drawing inspiration from Wes Anderson to create mini-movies, using elements like color grading, mixed typography, and recognizable music from his films. The trend-starter was Ava Williams, who posted her train trip to New York City in the aesthetic (see below). 

The great thing about this trend is that you can tell any story you like. It allows creatives to showcase their skills and creativity, as replicating Anderson’s distinctive visual style requires attention to detail and a keen eye for composition. 

Here are some trending sounds associated with the trend:

Before shooting your footage, check out this great tutorial by Esno Art, explaining the shots required to make your video feel like a Wes Anderson movie. In terms of editing, Envato’s video presenter and producer, Tom Graham, will show you how to do it simply and effectively in this tutorial below! 

Note: Many users are opening their videos with the text overlay of, “You better not be about to edit your footage like you’re in a Wes Anderson movie,” so we’d suggest using a variation of that to lean into the currently trending format. 

Find more trending content on TikTok by searching #WesAnderson and #WesAndersonEdit.

How have we not featured a Harry Styles trend yet?! The pop star’s iconic song As It Was includes the line “Answer the phone,” which has recently become a TikTok trend. Users have been acting out scenarios where they desperately want someone to pick up the phone – or where they’re the ones screening someone’s phone call.

As this trend concerns the sound and lyrics, your video must include a scene where someone isn’t picking up the phone. Some users are filming their videos as two characters – like a boss calling their employee – or pretending their camera is an outbound Facetime call as they yell at the recipient to pick up. 

Here are some ideas for this sound:

Imagine a world where everyone was introduced with their own 30-second trailer – a preview into who they are and what to expect. The 30-second trailer trend has seen TikTok users creating teaser reels for their accounts, all with the help of a CapCut template and a Robbie Williams tune. It provides the perfect opportunity for you as a creative to showcase your behind-the-scenes content and artistic talents. 

You can use the CapCut template, which requires 18 short clips, or you can edit your own mini trailer and choose its length and the number of videos to include. Using the trending sound and keywords ’30-second trailer’ is critical – and many users also include, ‘so you know what you’re getting yourself into.’ Choose the most diverse and fun clips in your camera roll, as this trend will likely encourage follows!

Here are some content ideas for what you might like to include:

TikTok has some hilariously extreme filters to explore. Currently, TikTok users are making the most of the ‘Bold Glamour’ filter, which adds a heavy makeup look and contour to faces. The format of this trend is reminiscent of popular internet humor, ‘when someone enters the chat.’ Users begin with no filter, acting out a scenario cut off by a heavily filtered, slow-motion version of themselves.

Most users use the Bold Glamour filter with this trending sound, filmed in two parts. Clip one should be four seconds with no filter and at an average speed – you can be doing a standard action in a typical environment. Film the second part with the filter at 0.5x speed to produce a slow-motion clip. Most users hold the camera close to their faces and pout, while some take it a step further to show their hair blowing in the wind. In editing mode, you can add text that will give your video context to land the joke you’re making. 

Here are some text overlays that will help with your brainstorming: 

This trend is all over the place and all over the internet right now! Don’t be fooled; while the soundbite is incredibly cute, most TikTok users use it to introduce their ‘true loves’ – like the Barbie Movie franchise or Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The sound comes from an original poem by user @isaiahquinn.

All it takes to jump on this trend is finding two photos, one of yourself and one of your loves! Then use the sound and TikTok’s photo carousel functionality. 

Here are some options for what you might consider a great love:

And here are some examples of this trend in action:

If you’ve been on the Internet the past couple of weeks, chances are you’ve seen the headlines surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s court proceedings for a 2016 ski accident. Various moments from the court proceedings have made it to TikTok, but this one has gone viral. Gwyneth replies to the opposing counsel, “I’m just telling you the truth of what actually happened. That’s all I can do” – a statement that TikTok users have, of course, turned into a trend. While the Goop Queen has since proven she was, in fact, telling the truth, users are using this trend to cover up a lie.

Have you been telling big porky pies, or do you know someone who has? Channel your best fib and put this trend to good use! Film yourself looking sheepish, defensive, or vaguely suspicious, and lip sync to the words. Then, overlay the text “outing” your lie. 

Another CapCut template has gone viral, presenting an excellent opportunity for creatives to show off their best work! Synced to the mega-hit Mi Gente (Hugel Remix), this trend is proving extremely popular amongst artists, small businesses, and photographers on TikTok. 

Film a 3.6-second opening clip of you, your creative process, or something related to your business. Then, choose ten of your best images representing your skills or niche. Open an example of this trend on your TikTok app, click ‘Try this template,’ load your video and photos, and CapCut will do the rest! Export your video to TikTok, add the trending sound, and there you have it.

Here are some examples of work you may like to showcase: 

Find other CapCut trends under ‘Templates’ in the CapCut app or by searching #CapCutTemplate on TikTok.

Want to revisit the most monumental TikTok trends for March? Check them out below.

In 2018, Snoop Dogg gave a speech at the reveal of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He thanked someone significant to his success – himself. The iconic moment went viral after MTV UK posted the clip to their TikTok account, using it as a base for their meme messaging.  

This trend is the perfect opportunity for creatives to give themselves a shoutout. It’s easy to thank others for contributing to your projects but acknowledging your own hard work is crucial for self-motivation and wellness. 

This sound offers many opportunities – you can lip sync, use it as your sound of choice with a compilation of you putting in the #werk, or pretend you’re giving a speech as some users have. Once you’ve landed on a concept, overlay text that provides context – for us, that meant using Snoop Dogg affirmations as self-care for freelancers. 

Here are some potential scenarios: 

Honey, wake up! A new Bombastic Side Eye remix just dropped! As we know by now, TikTok trends often birth more trends. In February 2023, we saw the ‘bombastic side eye’ clip and popular Internet sound effects that went viral – only this remix has a little more pep in its step. But, “what is a bombastic side eye?” I hear you ask. It’s a lowkey but powerful gesture of suspicion, disapproval, or contempt without the need for words – all with a side-eye glance. 

TikTok users are compiling their biggest pet peeves, or industry “icks” they’re giving the side eye to. Dive deep into your creative niche, lip-sync to the sound, and overlay different “icks” via text when the audio says “side eye.”  

Here are some design-related scenarios you might want to give a bombastic side eye: 

Find out more about this trend by searching #SideEye on TikTok.

We have another easy CapCut trend for you to try this week, and all it takes is a single photo! This template is super cheesy, as is the TikTok official music track that accompanies it. Users have embraced its goofiness by adding text starting with “Just letting everyone know…” and ending with something mundane, personal, or TMI (Too Much Information). Common examples include everything from attending a routine appointment to making a life-changing decision. 

Load your photo of choice into the trending CapCut template (you can find it attached to our post here). The image should be of yourself, not overly posed, and in an environment relevant to your text overlay. Export your CapCut video back to TikTok and add your text overlay as a central focus on the video. 

Here are some things you might “want everyone to know”: 

Find more info on this trend by searching #JustLettingYouKnow on TikTok. 

It’s officially been three years since the announcement of the Covid-19 global pandemic, and boy – have things changed! There’s been a steady stream of TikTok trends marking the world’s Covid-19 anniversary, and this one is about telling your past self how things have changed since March 2020, as well as the news and events which would “put them into a coma.”

Use the first 8 seconds of this sound and film a clip of yourself – you could be looking in the mirror or straight into the camera. Overlay the text title, ‘Things That Would Put 2020 Me Into A Coma,’ and list the life-changing events that have occurred over the last three years underneath. Each event should be its own text edit on screen. Check out the examples beneath the sound on TikTok to see how other users are formatting theirs. 

Here are some event ideas you might like to reflect on: 

Do you have a terrible poker face? Then this trend is for you! The “I Don’t Like This Conversation” trend is about accidentally letting your genuine expression show during an uncomfortable conversation. The audio states, “Okay, I don’t like this conversation or this person, but I feel like I’m hiding it pretty well though – thank God.” Users then cut to their faces that are, in fact, not hiding it well. This hilarious reveal makes the trend fun and engaging to the end of every video: we love a hook! 

You can film this trend in two parts. Clip one should be a close-up shot of the side of your face, hiding your expression. The second clip should be very brief, showing what your face is actually doing. While most users include the sound’s subtitles as their video text, you can take it one step further and overlay text giving a niche context to make it even funnier. 

Here are some potential situations where creatives’ poker faces might fail them: 

When left unsupervised in your favorite shop, you can’t be held responsible for how much you spend. This week, TikTok users have been using the audio from this video posted in December 2022 to share their favorite places to splurge. This trend is perfect for disclosing what shops test your willpower – like a bookstore or a homewares shop – or for creatives to plug their businesses by pretending to be a customer shopping at their store, like the below example. 

This sound bite features two characters; you can play both or act out the rogue shopper conversing with the judgemental character out of frame. Most users jumping on this viral sound wait for the word ‘Costco’ to be said until they reveal their shop of choice as text on the screen to keep audiences watching until the end. Don’t give away any clues as to what your reveal will be in the caption either – this encourages users to watch the whole video, which signals the algorithm to expose your video to more viewers. 

Here are some potential shops creatives may relate to: 

There are thousands of interactive TikTok filters to play with, some of which go viral in certain formats, which is what happened with the Goofy Ahh Soundboard filter. Users create videos starting with the statement “Wow, you’re literally my dream [insert noun here],” then overlay the filter in their second clip listing facts about themselves that some may consider “red flags.” After each red flag, the user will hit one of the sounds from the soundboard – typically, the emoji covering its mouth, accompanied by a truth bomb noise. 

Record a clip that sounds as if you’re complimenting yourself, such as “You’re literally my dream [videographer]!”. Then load the filter for the second and last clip. In one take, list a few things about yourself that may clash with the idea that you’re a “dream [videographer],” and hit the emoji after each statement. 

Here are some potential creative “red flags” you could list for this trend: 

Tip: You don’t need to overlay music to participate in this trend – using the soundboard is the added audio. 

Find more examples on TikTok by searching #YoureLiterallyMyDream. 

Here’s another trending soundbite from the super quotable hit show, The Office. TikTok users are getting creative with a snippet where Pam says, “Michael, do not let your imagination run out of control.” Michael responds, “Well, that’s easy for you to say – you have a bad imagination; it’s stupid. I live in a fantasy world!”

Ignorance is bliss, and we don’t want anyone snapping us back to reality! So, what’s your fantasy world? Channel your inner Michael Scott and brainstorm which parts of your creative process let your imagination run wild. 

For this trend, you can play both characters in separate clips, or respond as Michael as if Pam is behind the camera. Lip sync to the lines with some exaggerated drama – TikTok loves some sass – then overlay text giving context to your fantasy world. 

Here are some text overlay examples that could work: 

 Find more examples on TikTok by searching #TheOffice or #ILiveInAFantasyWorld.

Want to look back on what’s been trending on TikTok this year? Revisit the hottest TikTok trends for Feb below.

You’ve probably seen the “Dumb Ways to Die” trend come and go on TikTok. Well, this is the second wave of the trend – with a script flip! The audio piggybacks off the success of the Dumb Ways to Die’s TikTok account, which posts clips of people about to make a *big* mistake. The video freezes right before the injury or accident occurs, and the text “Dumb Ways to Die” appears in time with the trending sound. Many users created their own version of the trend, which has evolved into “Smart Ways to Live” – a trend centered around people showcasing tips, tricks, and shortcuts (life hacks, if you will).

This is a super quick and easy trend to film. Record yourself doing an activity or skill related to your niche and turn it into a hyper-lapse or montage. First, overlay text outlining what you’re doing, then overlay bolded text in time to the end of the audio reading “Smart Ways to Live.” 

Here are some potential ideas to try for this trend: 

 Find more examples on TikTok by searching #SmartWaysToLive. 

When it comes to this trend, context is everything! As we all know, TikTok has totally disrupted the music industry. Independent artists can now blow up seemingly overnight – such as Braden Bales, who’s been promoting a teaser of his new song “Chronically Cautious“. Recently, TikTok superstar Elyse Myers posted her duet with his video, which has now generated 4.4 million views (and counting)! Her fans have picked up her duet’s audio, finding meaning in Braden’s lyrics. Some are referring to the song as the “Anxious Millennial Anthem.” 

The lyrics that triggered this trend are, “So if I’m honest, I think I’m beginning to question how much I want this,” which users have started to apply to their own lives. Some users take this trend seriously by relating it to their mental health struggles, while others have been using it to poke fun at something trivial, like how expensive it is to keep up a particular hobby. 

This trend is also very straightforward to execute, as the text does all the heavy lifting. Think about a goal you’re trying to achieve that’s proved challenging or an activity that requires a lot of energy, time, or money. Overlay some relatable text about your situation, and there you have it. 

Here are some potential text overlay ideas to try for this trend: 

Find more examples on TikTok by searching #ChronicallyCautious or browsing Elyse Myers’ sound. 

If you’re looking for a hefty dose of wholesome, this is the trend for you. The “history crossover” trend highlights a crossover moment in history, showing how history has repeated itself or how far humanity has come. It demonstrates how humans have always been curious and innovative.

There are two key ways that TikTok users have approached this trend:

TikTok trends often start wholesome but quickly become sarcastic. Some of the top videos using this sound already feature present-day creators rolling their eyes at visitors from the past. I’m all for the wholesome approach to this trend, but depending on your humor, you could take it in either direction. 

The trending sound is crucial to this trend (and it’s business account friendly!). Think of a skill or activity in your job or creative process that might surprise someone from the past – either because it’s so incredibly revolutionary or something they used to do themselves. You can choose whichever point in history you like – we went with the 1800s (when the first motion picture was made) to surprise a visitor from the past with moving images.  

Here are some potential ideas to try for this trend: 

Find more examples on TikTok by searching #HistoryRepeats.

Are you a fan of The Office? This trend follows the format of a to-camera interview scene from the hit TV show, centered around a soundbite of ditzy customer service rep Kelly Kapoor stating that she talks so often that she “tunes herself out.”  

This trend is so relatable and leans on the comedic familiarity of this much-loved show. The to-camera delivery echoes the confessional interviews for which the show is best known. Think of a time when you contributed to a project or gave a hot take, and everyone loved it – bonus points if you don’t remember what you said.

The trend is typically shot using two clips. The first clip sets the scene with someone ‘off camera’ delivering Jim’s line, “Wait, wait, wait, that’s actually a really good idea, Kelly.” The person on camera looks confused and lip-syncs to Kelly’s line, “what did I say?”. Deliver the second clip with eye contact to the camera, lip-syncing, “I talk a LOT, so I’ve learned to just tune myself out.”

Here are some text overlay ideas for this trend: 

You can find more examples of this trend by searching #TuneMyselfOut or #ITalkALot, or check out how we participated in this trend above. 

Popular TikTok audio often comes from movies, television shows, or big pop culture moments. However, sometimes it comes from niche corners of the Internet – like this Dhar Mann short film on YouTube. The soundbite states, “Okay, you got me there, but that is not a crime,” which TikTok users have adopted to relay being accused of something they admit to but isn’t that serious.

This trend is all about fessing up/ Have you got a confession you’d like to share with the world? The soundbite works best lip-synced, with added text that reveals your truth. The best revelations seem like dirty little secrets, but the kind that you could justify anytime because they’re not a crime.

As seen in the example above, this trend is perfect for revealing a creative hack, a surprising project approach, or getting something off your chest. 

Here are some potential text ideas you might consider for this trend: 

Find more examples on TikTok by searching #OkayYouGotMeThere and #ThatIsNotACrime. 

Getting good news can make it feel like you’re positively floating with happiness. Perhaps, your client has approved an output in the first round of feedback, or you’ve found the exact design tool or resource you’ve been looking for. The “Floating with Happiness”  trend is all about representing that elated feeling – literally!

This trend is short and sweet, which can be great for view-through and reach. The more people that finish your video, the better it will do in the algorithm. It’s essential to get the trend right and not rush it – you want to make it look as realistic as possible that you’re floating with happiness.

The trend is typically shot in two parts. First, show you on your laptop slowly rising out of your chair, followed by a close-up of your feet rising from the ground. It may take a few goes to get right. For instance, our example (which we used to promote our TikTok trends blog series) may be only four seconds, but it took 54 attempts to capture (Note: this was essentially a core body workout for our TikTok guru, Hannah, who had to lift her feet off the floor that many times!). 

Typically, this trend uses Mozart’s Requiem K. 626 as the backing track, making it unusable if you’re on a business account. But not to worry – you can use the sound from our video, a commercially licensed version from Envato Elements. 

Here are some potential text overlay ideas for your video: 

Bonus Tip: This trend has been popular across both TikTok and Instagram Reels, so it’s great to film in CapCut and use it across your accounts! 

Do you have a bank of behind-the-scenes footage related to your design process or creative projects? Then the ‘Not Everything Can Be An Album Cover’ trend is perfect for you!

As the name implies, this trend turns snippets from users’ videos into album covers, producing both hilarious and aesthetic results. While turning videos into album covers has been a massive TikTok trend for years, it’s trending again thanks to a newly released template featuring the trending TikTok sound “Money” by The Drums used in conjunction with the text overlay “proof that not everything can be an album cover” (Update: it can!). 

This trend starts with a statement that proves itself wrong for one reason: engagement. You’ll find lots of comments on videos using this template pointing out that it’s proof everything can be an album cover. Dig out videos on your phone and see the content goldmine you already have – the more unusual or visual the clips, the more fun it is for the viewers to imagine what kind of music would be on that album.

This trend is great for showcasing BTS content of your business or creative process. Upload your footage into the CapCut template, and it will take a still from each clip and turn it into an album cover. You can edit your videos in the CapCut template to ensure it chooses the best. Here are some potential clips you could include for the trend: 

Tip: Before you post, remember to add the trending music to your video in TikTok (your export from CapCut won’t pull it through!). 

See how we used this trend using stock videos from the Envato Elements library that make epic cover art. Find more examples on TikTok by searching #albumcover #noteverythingcanbeanalbumcover.

Sound bites from the movie “Zoolander” are always making the rounds on TikTok, and this newly trending audio is all about setting the audience up for a surprise ending. The trend is formatted like an interview – think 73 Questions with Vogue – which prompts three incredibly similar answers contrasted with one very unexpected response. 

This trend is about the delivery and juxtaposition of the final answer. Take comedic inspiration from the line delivery in Zoolander, and give some dramatic flare to help the punchline land.

Lip sync along to the answers section of the audio, as if someone behind the camera is asking you the questions, then overlay questions and answers related to your creative preferences. Ensure your answers are similar for the first three questions, and then go rogue when answering the final question. 

Here’s an idea to try: 

We used this trend to contrast the minimalism and maximalism design styles, adding visual cues to further our point. Find more examples on TikTok by searching #WaterWithALemonSlice #Zoolander. 

Want to know what was trending on TikTok in Jan? Check out the hottest TikTok trends from January 2023 below.

Featuring a clip of actor Finn Wolfhard (known best for his role as Mike Wheeler from Stranger Things) walking toward the camera, snapping, and then smirking as his face is illuminated by lights, this trend went viral on TikTok as a green screen Capcut template in January 2023. It’s often used alongside jokes about a quick transition or something changing suddenly.

Who doesn’t love a good before and after comparison? This trend offers the opportunity to visually show a switch in aesthetic. It’s perfect for creatives to demonstrate the evolution of their work from beginner to pro or how their inspiration has changed over time. The bigger the visual difference, the more engaging the content!

Here are some creative ideas for executing this trend on your own account: 

When you use the CapCut template and export the video back to TikTok, it will pull the audio through as an original sound. Remember to ‘Favorite’ the audio and add it back in before posting to make the most of the trend in the algorithm. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s how to use the Capcut template.

We used this trend to reveal how design trends switched randomly one day in 2021. Explore more examples to inspire your own using the TikTok hashtags #mikewheeler #finnwolfhard #clicking #snapping #capcut #onerandomday. 

Originating from this iconic soundbite which features in the noughties blockbuster film The Devil Wears Prada, this trend certainly made its mark on TikTok throughout January. Creators used it to poke fun at life’s small inconveniences through the movie’s emotive, dramatic audio – it proved to be a fun and easy TikTok win.

Get your Miranda Priestly sass on with this The Devil Wears Prada sound bite that’s doing the rounds. The popular format is to lip sync the first line as a character existing happily, while the second line is delivered by a character using the Crying filter who thinks their way is better. Pick your niche for the text overlay, and look as disheveled as possible for clip #2!

Here are some creative ideas for executing this trend on your own account: 

We used this trend to demonstrate how Envato Elements speeds up the design process for designers. For more inspiration, look up examples of how other brands and TikTokers are interpreting the trend using the TikTok hashtags #everybodywantsthis #devilwearsprada #dontberidiculous #thedevilwearsprada.

This trend is fun, self-deprecating, and super easy to recreate. Originating from the voice effect from this video by TikTok user @mikaelaistired, millions of TikTok users have enlisted this trend to call out their own silly quirks and potentially unhealthy coping mechanisms. 

We all cope in our own special ways in this big bad world. This trending sound gives you a chance to share a ✨quirky ✨ coping skill you have. Think of the trend as a one-shot-win: grab an imaginary object towards the camera, hold it in your hands and reveal your ‘coping skill’ with edited text. Show your authenticity by disclosing a funny crutch, you might just find other users just like you in the comments.

This trend is great for creating super relatable content for a certain niche – such as the pain points for freelance designers or digital marketers. Plus, all you have to do is film yourself, use the sound above, and add some text! Here are some coping skills you could use to execute this trend on your own account: 

See how we used this trend to call out the never-ending politeness of designers, and discover more examples using the TikTok hashtags #copingskills #coping #oops.

And that’s a wrap! Check back next week to find out the latest and greatest TikTok trends gracing our feeds. For more top TikTok content, read up on How to Use TikTok to Grow Your Brand or How to Develop a TikTok Marketing Strategy!