The Top Social Media Trends You Need to Know

Discover the latest trends taking over TikTok

Co-authored by Bailey Cho

Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Fact Checked

Curious about the hottest social media trends that people can’t stop talking about? Check out our weekly round-up of trending articles covering viral quizzes, slang, TikTok trends, and more. We’ll also provide a quick overview of upcoming trends you should know about at the end of the article!

1

“Which Euphoria Character Am I?” Quiz

Download Article

With the third season of Euphoria coming out in April 2026, you prepare for the drama by finding out which iconic character you are. Check out our “Which Euphoria Character Am I?” quiz to see if you’re Rue, Jules, Maddy, Cassie, or someone else!

2

“Which Death Note Character Am I?” Quiz

Download Article

This psychological thriller is about a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook. It’s one of the most popular anime worldwide, but which character are you? Just answer a few questions in our “Which Death Note Character Am I?” quiz to see if you’re the bold and cunning Light, the clever and shadowy L, or someone else!

3

HTN, MTN & LTN Meanings

Download Article

Have you seen these vague acronyms and wondered what they mean? Well, you’re definitely not alone, and we’re here to break things down for you! We’ll cover what HTN, MTN, and LTN mean on TikTok and explain how they’re tied to the controversial looksmaxxing community.

4

“Alpha, Beta, or Omega Test (Omegaverse)” Quiz

Download Article

Curious where you fall in the Omegaverse? Answer some intuitive questions in our “Alpha, Beta, or Omega Test (Omegaverse)” quiz to see if you’re an alpha who takes the lead, a beta who changes yourself to fit, or an omega who’s always looking to help!

5

How to Organize & Play Football Squares

Download Article

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and Football Squares is the perfect game to play! We’ll walk you through the setup, rules, and gameplay so you can host an epic party or get into the football spirit!

6

Upcoming Trends

Download Article

New trends are constantly popping up on social media. Things move fast online, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. If you want to be in the know, check out the following articles for upcoming trends, memes, slang, and more:
- “Would You Be a Traitor or a Faithful?” Quiz: The Traitors is a hit reality TV show that’s making waves on social media, and if you want to know whether you’d be on team Faithful or team Traitor, take our quiz to find out!
- “I’m Coming to the Cottage” Meaning: Heated Rivalry is the hottest TV show at the moment, and everyone wants to know what the iconic “I’m coming to the cottage” line means. We’ll explain what it means within the context of the show and as a metaphor.
- “Aura Salad” Meaning: This is one of the most popular slang terms on Nigerian social media, but what does it mean and where did it come from? We’ll answer your burning questions and provide example TikTok videos of people using the term!
- “I Wish I Had a Free Bag of Chips” Meme: This hilarious TikTok meme shows people begging for chips while recording a worker stocking the vending machine. We’ll explain the story behind the meme, whether begging for chips actually works, and more!
- “Bringing Random Items to School” Trend: In this viral trend, students pull random items from their backpacks and record their friends' reactions. We’ll break down the trend, provide funny example items you can bring, and share the funniest reaction videos.