Tiktok Trends - Oct 2026

Introducing "TikTok Trends 2026" – your source for staying ahead of the game on the latest TikTok crazes!

TikTok trends move fast, and if you're not quick, you'll miss out. But let's be real, keeping up with TikTok trends can be a hassle. That's where we come in.
Each week, we'll keep you updated on what's hot on TikTok (by spending way too much time scrolling). From trending hashtags to popular sounds and formats, we've got you covered!

Please note:

Our focus here is TikTok, but we also track Meta trends on our Instagram Trends page, updated weekly. Testing trends on both platforms helps you see what really resonates.
Trends are generally very short, which may concern you about not mentioning the product enough. However, the mistake would be to tack on promotional elements after the video. It's crucial that the video stays true to the trend, lasts only a few seconds, and captures the essence of the need your service addresses in a brief timeframe.
Not all trends will be suitable for every brand. It will be up to you to choose the ones that seem most relevant to your message and goals.

5 Oct 2026

The “Oh look” trend

@sophia.sadolin Jeg synes at den er rimelig sjov… vinen i forgrunden er en paid actor #winenight #attachmentissues #singlelife ♬ sonido original - user077983456

This couple format usually plays with two things people are equally scared of, with one partner reacting dramatically to the first and then flipping the setup with a much more personal answer.

How to do this trend

For apps, you can switch the joke around: instead of being scared of something, the creator is simply not interested in doing things the hard way. One person says something like “Oh look, manual work,” and the other panics. Then they say “Oh look, [app] to help us,” and suddenly there’s nothing to be afraid of.

Start with something your audience would rather avoid doing manually.
Have one person react dramatically to the first scenario.
Flip the setup with the easier alternative: the app.
The joke is that the second person is suddenly completely calm because they have the app.

How can creators do this trend

Study app: “Oh look, figuring out what to study for the next three weeks.” → panic. “Oh look, my study app made me a plan.” → completely relaxed.
Cooking app: “Oh look, deciding what to make for dinner and finding the recipe myself.” → panic. “Oh look, the app already picked a recipe.” → calm.

For this trend, use this audio.

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@rowan.chapman1 Funny funny joke @allen_leitner ♬ sonido original - user077983456

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The “-A texted me” trend

@nia.lavine LMFAOOOOO #prettylittleliars #trending #reletable #fyp ♬ pll purposes only ty - demi devito

This trend takes a page from Pretty Little Liars, with creators turning their own habits into a suspicious little exposure. The hook calls out something oddly specific they’ve done, then signs it off with “- A”, making it feel like someone has been secretly watching them.

How to do the trend

Pick one specific behavior your audience might secretly do with your app.
Write it like an anonymous text exposing them for it.
Keep it specific enough that people immediately recognize the behavior.
Sign it “- A” to complete the Pretty Little Liars reference.

How can creators use this trend

For apps, the fun is in exposing the little ways people use the product to their advantage while pretending they didn’t. Think of it as calling out the secret hack, shortcut, or advantage your app gives them.

“i saw you use the app to plan your entire trip and then tell everyone you just winged it”
“telling everyone you’re spontaneous when you literally planned the date through the app is crazy”

For this trend, use this audio.

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