
If there’s one social media platform where trends go viral like a rocket hitting the speed of sound, it’s TikTok. You’ll always find something new to try and something to spice up your day. While that sounds great, trends also change on TikTok in the blink of an eye.
One minute you see a particular trend everywhere and the next, you’ll find out it’s gone. This surely means that being ahead really matters if you want to ride the wave of trends rather than catching them when it’s late.
Whether you’re a creator, a brand or someone who loves to explore viral content, knowing the trending ones might give you an edge over others. We’ve compiled a list of trending TikTok trends for you to explore before they get deleted.
With these viral trends, you can use them to make creative posts, add more engagement to your audience, or even join the fun before they fade away.
This trend has been viral for some time now and if you’re thinking of creating content centered around self-confidence, independence and simplicity, it’s worth using. “Girl Whatever” is used alongside footage of someone confidently doing their thing — whether that’s enjoying a latte at golden hour, walking into a new job, or simply vibing solo. The video often uses the audio hook from You (Ha Ha Ha) by Charli XCX, and the creator overlays bold text like “girl whatever” while portraying a carefree, empowered moment.
The Lion(ess) is one trend that most creators use with overlay text. The caption usually reads: “The lion(ess) doesn’t concern themselves with [blank],” and the video shows the creator moving past whatever they’re “not concerned with.” This simply means you don’t care about drama, other people’s opinions, or negative energy. Typically, you’ll start with footage of the subject ignoring or walking away from a situation, then the caption drops and the tone shifts to calm, confident energy. It’s trending because content like it speaks loudly about empowerment.
Named 2025 “Word of the year” by dictionary.com, the “6-7” or “67” meme is a viral phrase with no fixed meaning. Most users who use it just shout “six-seven” or write “67” in captions — and the randomness is the point. It originated from the song Doot Doot (6 7) by Skrilla and became popular especially in sports/basketball contexts (because “6ft 7in” appears, etc) but spilled over into pure meme territory. It trends on TikTok because it breaks expectations and invites remixing.
Since as far back as 2022, Photo Swipe Story has been a popular format on TikTok — but lately it’s going viral again. In this trend, creators use the slideshow/“swipe through” format to tell emotional stories or funny anecdotes. They line up a series of photos, often with on-screen text describing the story or punchline, and set it to a trending audio. This trend uses both storytelling and visual change — two things that attract engagement on TikTok.
If you haven’t dived into this trend, you’re missing a big part of TikTok’s AI craze. Many users are using AI generation tools like Sora, DeepMind VEO, and others to create realistic AI baby visuals in different content styles. The results are usually shared in short videos paired with emotional or funny reactions. Captions like “If we ever have a baby” are common with this trend. This year alone, #AIBaby has over 1 billion views on TikTok.
Also regarded as one of the don’t-miss TikTok trends. It’s a format where you show what you ordered versus what was delivered. It skyrocketed during early Temu promotions and drives humour or drama. The video often uses a trending sound and captions like “expectation: … / reality: …”.
“Girl dinner” is a food trend that first went viral in 2023 and it’s still popular today. Creators present minimal, random meals — often funny, self-aware, messy, or uninspired combinations. It remains trending because it reminds people there’s comfort and humour in showing imperfect, real life moments.
GRWM has evolved with remixes, which makes it trend even more than before. Creators add twists: new music, humorous voice-overs, unexpected wardrobe changes, or surprising contexts. The video might start with a makeup/hair/outfit montage, then cut to a different scene or reveal. It’s currently trending because people enjoy behind-the-scenes and transformation content — it feels personal and invites viewers into a routine or story.
This is one of the trends that invite viewers to linger because it boosts watch time. Creators set up a slow dramatic zoom-in or zoom-out paired with emotional or reflective music. The video often features someone staring, thinking, showing transformation, or telling a brief story through facial expression or environment. Emotional content tends to perform well because it triggers strong viewer reactions.
Exploring the world of viral trends on TikTok won’t be complete without this trend. Creators take older dance routines or viral choreography and mash them together into one video. It’s nostalgic yet new — combining familiarity with surprise. Often the video uses a trending audio edit or remix of multiple songs. On TikTok, nostalgia is powerful and posts like this often perform better than content without that emotional hook.
These viral trends shouldn’t pass you by. Since they’re currently attracting views and engagement, now is the best time to join in and explore them before they fade away.

Claire Weston