With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms for sharing and viewing short-form videos. If you’re looking to find the latest viral TikTok trends and challenges, searching directly within the app is the easiest way to discover the most popular and engaging content.
Use Hashtags
The best way to search for viral TikToks is to look up relevant hashtags. Hashtags are essential on TikTok as they allow videos around certain topics, memes, or challenges to be grouped together. Simply tap on the Discover tab in the TikTok app and you’ll be brought to a page showcasing trending hashtags and sounds.
Some examples of viral hashtag challenges include:
- #SilhouetteChallenge
- #WipeItDown
- #FlipTheSwitch
- #ThrowbackChallenge
- #HariboChallenge
Tapping on any of these hashtags will showcase TikToks using the hashtag so you can easily find the most popular videos. The app also surfaces trending hashtag challenges on the Discover page which is a great way to find the latest viral crazes.
Use Sounds
Another way TikTok users find viral videos is by searching for popular sounds. TikTok allows users to sample sounds and music clips that others can then use in their own videos. Sounds that get used by many people for unique interpretations end up spawning their own meme or viral moment.
To find trending sounds, visit the Discover tab and tap on Popular. This will showcase current viral sounds like:
- No Idea – Don Toliver
- Calm Down – Rema
- Jiggle Jiggle – Louis Theroux
- Day ‘n’ Nite – Kid Cudi
Tapping on a sound will show you TikToks that have used it. Having the original sound clip play with the videos lets you quickly find the breakout viral hits.
Check out Trending Videos
The For You page on TikTok serves up a personalized feed of trending videos based on your interests and engagement. But you can also view what’s popular across all of TikTok by going to the Discover tab and selecting Trending.
This page aggregates the most viral TikToks at the moment globally and in your region. Videos need millions of views to end up on the Trending page, so it’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss smash viral hits.
The Trending feed also highlights influencer posts, memes, dance videos, challenges and more that are heating up so you can stay on top of the latest TikTok crazes.
Follow Top Influencers
Lastly, an easy way to keep tabs on viral TikTok trends is to follow top influencers who are driving new challenges and memes. Creators like:
- @charlidamelio
- @addisonre
- @zoeya12
- @bomanizer
have millions of followers and consistently post content that goes viral globally. Their profiles essentially surface the top trending dances, comedy skits, challenges and more in real time.
Following influencers like these along with some of your friends ensures your For You page will be stocked with the latest viral content so you never miss out.
Searching Within Specific Categories
Beyond broadly looking at trending content, you can dive into specific video categories to find viral hits:
Dances
Dance challenges go viral all the time on TikTok. Search #Dance or check out trending dances under Discover > Trends to find the hottest routines blowing up on the platform.
Comedy/Memes
TikTok has become a hotbed for viral comedy bits and memes. Hashtags like #comedy and #funny contain a mix of sketches, ironic humor and more. Following comedy influencers can surface viral laugh-out-loud moments.
Life Hacks
Everyone loves life hacks and DIY tricks. #lifehacks #DIY #howto are great hashtags for useful viral videos on everything from clothing hacks to gadget tips.
Food
Watching tasty food videos is always popular. #food #foodie #recipes contain a wide range of viral food content from drool-worthy recipes to restaurant reviews.
Animals
Videos featuring cute pets and animals always tend to go viral. Search #animals #cute #pet for funny and heartwarming animal moments.
Let the Algorithm Work for You
While hashtags, sounds, trends and influencers are great ways to manually find viral content – TikTok’s algorithm is also constantly working to served up fresh, engaging videos in your feed. So you can simply scroll through your For You page and let TikTok surface the latest must-see videos based on your interests and engagement.
Interacting with videos by liking, commenting, sharing and following creators will improve the algorithm over time and tailor your For You page to you. So the app will gradually get better at showing you personally relevant viral content.
With over a billion monthly users, viral TikToks have immense reach. By tapping into trending hashtags, sounds, influencers and letting the algorithm work for you – you’ll never miss those must-see videos everyone is talking about.
