Some of the ideas that are explored in the top December 2019 social media trends include social media challenges, streamlined apps, virtual shops and interactive packaging. In the latter category, KFC created and artful and festive chicken bucket that shows real products people can win. Inside the FabFitFun Winter Box, users will find a Snapcode with a discount that can be shared with friends.
While Instagram is now testing hidden like counts on its platform, Twitter instated a new deepfake policy. Facebook introduced Facebook Pay, a Preventive Health tool, a new app for its users to participate in research and surveys called Viewpoints, as well as a Canada-exclusive meme-making app by the name of Whale.
Top 45 Social Media Trends in December
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Racy Black-and-White Fashion Ads
Cara Delevingne and Olivier Rousteing Star in a Balmain Campaign
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Social Media Merchandise Promotions
DVD Netflix Will Send Company Merchandise to Its Followers
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Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
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Jewel-Shaped Perfume Releases
The New KKW Fragrance Collection is Inspired by Diamonds
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Branded Recipe Text Generators
Rao's Will Send You a Recipe If You Text the Brand a Food Emoji
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Rapper-Owned Cannabis Companies
Drake's Marketing Tactic for More Life Growth Co. is Toronto-Based
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Social Media Tourism Campaigns
The Vietnam Society of Travel Agents partnered with TikTok
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Show-Promoting AR Lenses
HBO Launched a Snapchat Campaign for Its 'His Dark Materials' Series
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Social Media Snack Challenges
Kind Launched a TikTok Challenge Promoting Its Simple Crunch Bars
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Fundraising Insect Influencers
The World's First Bee Influencer is on a Mission to Save the Bees
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Social Media-Inspired Pet Shampoos
Mitch & Me's Product Packaging Shares Photographic Moments
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Social Media Tourism Campaigns
Penang Global Tourism Announced a Partnership with TikTok
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Friend-Powered Dating Apps
The Ship App is Developed in Partnership Between Betches & Match Group
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Social Media Tourism Promotions
Dubai Tourism Partnered with TikTok on a Social Media Campaign
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Multi-Media Tourism Campaigns
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism Partnered with TikTok on Tourism
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Luxury Getaway AR Lenses
Snapchat's Gucci Portal Lens Shares a Beach Filled with Accessories
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Event Industry-Specific Conferences
International Confex Seeks to Drive the Event Industry Forward
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Discount-Sharing Lifestyle Subscriptions
The FabFitFun Winter Box Includes a Snapcode
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Social Media Health Tools
Facebook's Preventive Health Tool Reminds Users of Health Needs
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Festive Chicken Buckets
KFC's Limited-Edition Holiday Bucket Depicts Gifts That Can Be Won
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Simplified Meme-Making Apps
The Whale App Lets Users Add Text & Special Effects to Photos
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Social Media Product Promotions
The TikTok Platform is Testing Linking Products in Videos
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Social Media Third-Party Integrations
TikTok Users Can Post Videos Immediately from External Apps
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Rewarding Social Survey Apps
Facebook Viewpoints Pays Participants for Their Opinion
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Image Scrolling Website Features
Facebook Launches a Popular Photos Feature for Users to Scroll
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Age-Altering Camera Filters
Snapchat Added a New Time Machine Filter That Alters the User's Age
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Free Vegan Meal Deliveries
The Code VEGANDAY19 Gives You Free Delivery on Uber Eats Vegan Orders
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Social Media Seasonal Products
Instagram Added Curated Holiday Collections to Its Platform
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Malleable Smartphone Tripods
The Living Streaming Selfie Light is Perfect for Vloggers
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Suprise Sandwich Giveaways
Jimmy John’s Launched a Surprise National Sandwich Day Deal
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Shareable Short Music Clips
Instagram is Testing a Music Feature That Users Can Add to Their Story
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Hidden Social Media Likes
Instagram Introduces Hidden Like Counts to United States Users
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Open Content Discussion Platforms
The 'Thread' Social Networking App Encourages More Dialogue
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Topical Social Media Feeds
Twitter Enables Users to Follow Topics of Interest on the Platform
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Social Media Unity Commercials
Facebook’s New Brand Campaign is Called 'More Together'
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Social Media Payment Services
Facebook Pay Will Roll Out to United States Users This Week
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Social Media Sports Shows
DAZN Will Be Releasing Boxing Content to the Snapchat Platform
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Crowdsourced Beer Flavors
Endo Brewing Added Boysenberry & Cherry to Its Winter Blonde Ale Recipe
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Scooter Rental Safety Campaigns
Bird Launched a Helmet Selfie Feature with Accompanying Rewards
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Deepfake Social Network Rules
Twitter Created a Deepfake Policy Draft and is Receiving User Input
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Social Media Network Partnerships
Verizon's 5G Phones Will Have Snapchat Already on the Device
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Discussion-Monetizing Social Platforms
The 'Dimos' Platform Rewards Participants for Their Opinion
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Twisted Phone-Obsessed Ad Spots
Twitter's New Ad Campaign References Obsessive Phone Use
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Streamlined Social Media Purchases
WhatsApp Has In-App Catalogs for Consumers on the Platform
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All-in-One News Apps
The 'MyFeed' App Puts News and Trending Topics in One Place
Related Ideas
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Private Memory Archiving
Lifenote Helps You Preserve Personal Memories Without Social Media
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Outfit Transformation Apps
Drippi Lets You Transform Friends' Outfits with Simple Photo Edits.
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
All-In-One Mobile Platforms
TPT Global Tech Has Unveiled VüMe Live, the First Super App in the US
AI Video Insights
Sora Creators Curates Trending AI-Generated Videos from Twitter in Real-Time
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Social Media Meditation Features
The TikTok Meditation Feature Helps Users Take a Break
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Secret Friends Social Features
The Secret Friends List Debuts on Instagram with Selena Gomez
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Tokenized Social Media Apps
The Own Social Media App Utilizes Blockchain Technology
Easy-to-Use Content Editing Apps
Meta Launched 'Edits' for Instagram Creators on Mobile Devices
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Social Listening Parties
Spotify's Wrapped Party Unites Users for Shared Experiences
Hobby-Based Socialization Apps
The Hobbimate App Connects Users Based on Mutual Interests
Social Media Insight Trackers
Memenome AI Tracks and Simplifies Tiktok Trends Using AI
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Social Media Aggregators
Feed Page Centralizes And Shares All Your Social Media Updates
Emotional Tracker Apps
Feel Like Lets Users Track Emotions Visually With Colors, Shapes, And Emoji
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
Single-View Photo Apps
Instagram Instants is a Standalone App Where Photos Vanish After 24 Hours
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Custom Comment Creators
Instagram Comment Generator Lets You Design Personalized TikTok Replies
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
Vibe-Coded Entertainment Apps
The Gizmo App Cycles Through Vibe-Coded Mini Apps
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Social Media Feed Syncs
Grid-Feed Lets You Plan and Perfect Your Instagram Feed Directly in Figma
Digital Journaling Platforms
Moments Helps Users Reflect, Track, and Journal for Personal Growth
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Parental AI Insights Features
Meta Launches Its Insights Tab For Meta AI
AI-Assisted Messaging
WhatsApp Introduces AI Writing Help and Photo Editing Features
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Memory Tracking Apps
ThenNow Resurfaces Your Photos From This Day in Years Past
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Interactive Emoji Grids
One Million Emojis Lets You Choose and Lock Emojis in Real-Time
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Emoji Word Games
Quiz Blitz Turns Emoji Clues Into Addictive Word Challenges
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Social Music Sharing
Faves.fm Lets Users Share, Discuss, And Stream Songs From Friends
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Ad-Free Social Subscriptions
TikTok Introduced a Paid Ad-Free Experience for UK Users
Fake Conversation Generators
ReplyShort Creates Realistic Fake Conversations for Social Media
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Screen Time Management
DeepFocus Helps Users Control Screen Use and Build Healthier Habits
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Teen Content Filters
Instagram Expands Age-Rated Experiences with Stricter Parental Controls
Digital Focus Tools
Impulse Buddy Introduces Social Accountability For App Usage Control
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
Private Photo Journals
Memory Helps You Capture Daily Moments In A Secure And Simple Photo Diary
Custom Celebration Apps
Happitimes Brings Personalized Celebrations with Confetti and Gems
Social Habit Trackers
Track Daily Habits and Stay Motivated with Friends Using Habicy
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
WhatsApp Privacy Features
WhatsApp Rolls Out New In-App Controls For Stronger Account Security
Simplified Social Platforms
Happy Feed Is A Minimalist Twitter Experience With Fewer Distractions
Puzzle Game Apps
Ahhhh Weekly Crosswords Delivers Social Puzzle Games With Leaderboards
Social Content Platforms
Reel Rabbit Automates Content Creation To Grow App Engagement Organically
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Social Feed Tools
Mirror App Embeds Social Media Feeds Directly Into Websites Without Code
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
AI-Powered Scam Alerts
Meta Launches Scam Protection Features Across Its Social Platforms
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Custom Holiday Countdowns
Purrfect Advent Calendar Allows Users to Create & Share Advent Calendars
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Editable Comment Features
Instagram Adds 15-Minute Comment Editing Option