Social media is an integral part of many consumers' daily lives, and the December 2021 social media trends showcase how brands are leveraging these platforms to their advantage.
The 'Sexless Tribe' social app is one intriguing example from the list. The social app brings together people who value sexual abstinence as a key part of their identity. Users can create a profile and connect with other abstinent individuals in their local area. The new platform helps reach underserved individuals who may feel included in traditional social media platforms.
The newly launched THRIVE SS network, on the other hand, is a new support group for LGBTQ+ Black men living with HIV. The new platform was designed to "leverage the power of social media to help foster a community for its members." The platform values privacy and integrity and will only be available to users who are vetted by the organization.
Top 55 Social Media Trends in December
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Vaporwave-Inspired Streetwear
Popkiller and Warakami Vaporwave Release Retro Vaporwave Collection
53
Anime-Themed Streetwear Collection
Hypland and Hunter X Hunter Release Streetwear Collection
52
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Addison Rae and Hampton Beauty Launch a New Line of Fragrances
51
Multi-Sensory Restaurants
Selva Toronto Offers Patrons an Immersive Dining Experience
50
Metaverse Haptic Gloves
Meta is Taking Strides Toward the Metaverse with Prototype Haptic Gloves
49
Van Gogh-Inspired Dresses
Selkie's Starry Night Collection is a Wearable Masterpiece
48
Wizard Surprise Candles
Charmed Aroma's Harry Potter Candles Comes with Collectable Jewelry
47
Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts
Brae Lake's Specialty Wax Melts Pay Homage to Iconic Sweets
46
Dynamic Sparkly Party Apparel
Fringe + Co’s Apparel Looks Like the Life of the Party
45
Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books
The Octunnumi is Hiding Something and Readers Must Find Out
44
Digital Snowball Fights
M&M's is Launching a Virtual Snowball Fight for All Fans
43
Walkthrough Winter Festival Experiences
Polar Winter Festival is a Winter Wonderland Experience
42
Traditionally Made Narrative Alcohols
Copper in the Clouds Creates Alcohol with a Story to Tell
41
Metaverse Startup Hubs
Meta Partners with YellowHead to Help Startups with Digital Marketing
40
Unique Immersive Theater Experiences
'Sleep No More' Puts Guest in the Middle of the Action
39
Virtual Villager Cards
Nintendo Releases Series 5 of the Animal Crossing amiibo Cards
38
Online Culinary Marketplaces
Network Startup 'Foody' Allows Culinary Creatives to Share Recipes
37
Uplifting Holiday Campaigns
Louis Vuitton x Stacy Martin Celebrate Holidays in a New Campaign
36
Sci-Fi-Themed Cosmetics
Colour Pop & 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection' is Out of This World
35
Inspiring Shoppable Series
Pinterest TV Engages Users with Live, Shoppable Content
34
Multipurpose Super Apps
'Gojek' Has Evolved To a One-Stop-Shop for Mobile Needs
33
Haunting Pasta Projects
Barilla's #CreepyPasta Tag Shares User-Generated Horror Stories
32
Mixed-Reality Holiday Markets
Snapchat's Holiday Market Features AR Experiences from Six Retailers
31
Poetic Generative Art
Whistlegraphs Combines Music and Drawing to Create Poetic Images
30
Vegan Influencer Cosmetics
CelinaSpookyBoo Recently Debuted a New Makeup Line
29
Service-Selling Creator Apps
This App Helps Influencers List and Promote Their Digital Services
28
Lyrical Captioned Music Streaming
Spotify Teams Up with 'Musixmatch' to Implement Real-Time Lyrics
27
Quirky Fungi Kitchenwares
Ototo's Magic Mushroom Funnel is a Fun and Functional Household Item
26
Supportive Weight Loss Apps
This App Helps Forge Solidarity Among People Looking to Lose Weight
25
Social Media TV Expansions
TikTok TV Launches In North America After Early Test Run
24
Novel-Inspired Wallets
The Novel Bookstore Makes Eye-Catching Wallets for Book Lovers
23
Connective Influencer Apps
This App Helps Digital Creators Link Up With Brands and Marketers
22
Personalized Advice Apps
The Intro App Connects People with Experts in Their Industry
21
Music App Discovery Features
Spotify Launched TikTok-Inspired 'Spotify Discover' Feature
20
Celebrity Interactive Virtual Experiences
Justin Bieber and Wave Team Up for Virtual Experience
19
Sexless Social Apps
This App Provides Community For People Practicing Abstinence
18
Recipe-Recommending Camera Features
Snapchat Food Scan Helps Users Understand Foods & Ingredients
17
Resurrected Social Media Campaigns
Victoria Revived a Dormant Twitter Account for Día De Muertos
16
Social Media Troubleshoot Features
Instagram Launched the Rage Shake Feature to Report App Issues
15
Privacy-Protecting Creator Apps
This App Lets Creators Make Money Without Sacrificing Privacy
14
Social Media Tipping Features
Twitter Releases its In-App Tipping Feature on Android
13
Free High-Res Music Streamers
The New 'Tidal Free' Plan Has Officially Launched in the U.S.
12
Mixed-Reality Creation Applications
'Volu' is a New iOS App That Allows Users to Create AR Models
11
HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps
The 'THRIVE SS' Network is Launching An App For Gay Black Men With HIV
10
Healthy Social Media Apps
The 'Ruva' App Protects Privacy and Discourages Addictive Scrolling
9
In-House Social Experimentation Teams
Pinterest TwoTwenty is Comprised of Engineers and More
8
Positive Jewelry Campaigns
Cartier Has Launched an Inspiring Holiday Campaign Titled 'Love is All'
7
Ocean-Themed Fundraisers
Teamseas Sets Out to Clean the World's Oceans
6
eSports Live-Stream Features
'ESportsBattle' Debuts New Heart-Rate Monitor for Stream Enhancement
5
Social Media Feature Updates
Twitter Uses Can Now Toggle Between Home and Latest Tweets
4
Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps
This Networking App Respects Your Privacy & Preferences
3
Child-Safe Social Media Apps
This App Stimulates Children's Development and Creativity
2
Privacy-Protecting Digital Ad Platforms
This Advertising Platform Doesn't Use Third-Party Tracking
1
Vegan Butter Cooking Channels
The Vegan Butter Channel Showcases Miyoko’s Creamery Products
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Art-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Vans and MOCA has Collaborated on a New Streetwear Collection
Anime-Themed Streetwear Collection
Hypland and Hunter X Hunter Release Streetwear Collection
Poetry-Inspired Jewelry
Jonaki Creates Handcrafted Jewelry Inspired by Poetry
Modern Intuitive Kitchen Appliances
The Hoto is a Smart Kitchen Scale Controlled by a Single Knob
Branded Countertop Beer Taps
The Guinness Microdraught is an At-Home, Bar-Quality Tap
Week-Long Holiday Promotions
The Meijer Black Friday Week Holiday Promo Promises Deep Discounts
Men's Luxury Loungewear
Fear of God 'Home' Debuts New Neutral-Toned Lounge Apparel Collection
Glamorous Holiday Capsules
Le Chateau Launched the Glamour Capsule Ahead of the Holidays
Edgy Avant-Garde Menswear
The Highly-Anticipated VTMNTS SS22 Collection Has Officially Launched
Seasonal AR Coffee Packaging
The Nescafé Gold Blend Winter Design Edition Jar is Interactive
Zero-Waste Shopping Apps
ZeroWasteStore's Flagship App Helps Shoppers Rethink Consumption
Bold Inclusive Apparel
Banana Republic and Charles Harbison Join Forces for a New Collection
Zero-Waste Reusable Candles
The Arbor Made Candle Can Be Refilled Countless Times
In-Demand Shopping Pop-Ups
eBay's Hard to Find Gift Shops Connect Consumers to Sought-After Items
Upcycled Waste-Made Restaurants
Lucas Munoz Designed Mo de Movimiento Using Waste Materials
Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts
Brae Lake's Specialty Wax Melts Pay Homage to Iconic Sweets
Progressive Inclusive Apparel
'Smirnoff' and 'Phluid' are Promoting and Celebrating Diversity
Retro Ski-Inspired Apparel
The Rowing Blazers X FILA Collection is a Throwback to '80s Ski-Wear
Streetwear Jewelry Collabs
The Supreme x Tiffany & Co. are Joining for an Unexpected Collab
Alcohol-Free Beer Advent Calendars
BrewDog's NAs of Christmas is an Exclusive Stocking Stuffer
Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books
The Octunnumi is Hiding Something and Readers Must Find Out
Luxurious Splendor-Inspired Holiday Lines
clé de peau's Garden of Splendor is Head-Turning
Digital Snowball Fights
M&M's is Launching a Virtual Snowball Fight for All Fans
Rapper-Designed Experimental Apparel
Kevin Abstract Unveils Video Store Apparel FW21 Collection
Wintry Diamond Jewlery
Brilliant Earth's Solstice Collection Spotlights Conflict-Free Diamonds
Minimalist Design-Conscious Boot Sets
The Harry Potter Hogwarts Set is Suitable for Adult Homes
Cranberry Vodka Seltzers
NÜTRL Debuts Cranberry Vodka Seltzer Just in Time for the Holiday Season
Pop-Up Holiday Bars
Miracle and Sippin' Santa Returns to Seattle this Christmas Season
Metaverse Startup Hubs
Meta Partners with YellowHead to Help Startups with Digital Marketing
Anti-Tracking Privacy Apps
Norton Unveils New User Privacy Offering Called AntiTrack
Dairy-Free Egg Nog
Trader Joe’s O’ Nog is a Dairy Free Take on a Classic Holiday Beverage
Fashion Influencer Makeup Brands
Chiara Ferragni Unveils Her First Namesake Makeup Brand
Immortal Superhero Makeup Collections
The Urban Decay and Marvel Studios 'Eternals' Line is Here
Limited Edition Princess Cosmetics
Disney Has Released a Disney Princess Signature Compact Series
Candle Advent Calendars
My Christmas Candle Created an Alternative Countdown to Christmas
Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles
The 8BitCADE Level UP Helps Users Learn to Code
Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual XBOX Series A Handheld Console is Ultra-Compact
Secret Garden-Inspired Lipstick Set
clé de peau's Garden of Splendor Boasts the Lipstick Mini Set
Individualistic Tween Apparel
Sugar & Jade is a Fashion Brand That Inspires Fun & Authenticity
QSR-Branded Clothing Lines
Dunkin' Launches Exclusive Line of 2021 Holiday Merchandise
Inspiring Shoppable Series
Pinterest TV Engages Users with Live, Shoppable Content
Cryptocurrency-Themed Gaming Apps
Fold AR Has Players Explore to Mine for Bitcoin
Collaborative Influencer NFTs
Original Penguin Teams Up with TikTok Stars to Launch Exclusive NFTs
AR-Enabled NFT Football Hunts
State Farm Launches First-Ever NFT with Accompanying AR Activation
Augmented Reality Baking Apps
Puratos' Support Tool Virtually Assists Bakers & Chocolatiers
Landscape-Inspired Bookends
The Waves and Sun Bookends Offer a Natural Aesthetic to Any Shelf
Live Music-Inspired Stereos
The Club Series from Wrensilva Offers Exceptional Sound Quality
Teen-Targeting Investing Apps
This App Helps Teens Invest Responsibly With Parental Permission
Succulent Terrarium Candles
This Succulent Terrarium Candle is Perfect for Plant-Enthusiasts
Toronto-Based Vodka Brands
Green Owl Vodka is a Female-Founded Brand Based in Toronto
Video-Based E-Commerce Features
Wayfair Introduces Immersive Shopping Feature, Wayfair On Air
Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches
Arby's Poutine Dip Sandwich Remixes the French Dip Sandwich
AI-Powered Makeup Tools
Perfect Corp. & No7 Launched a Foundation Shade Finder & Analysis Tool
Streamlined Seasonal Cafe Branding
The Tim Hortons Seasonal Packaging is Whimsical Yet Minimal
Crypto-Compatible Finance Apps
This App Lets You Invest In Cryptocurrency, ETFs & Precious Metals
Lag-Free Bluetooth Earbuds
ONYX PRIME True Wireless Earbuds Boast Hybrid Dual Drivers
Holiday Flavored Wafer Treats
The Loacker Winter Edition Range Includes Three Flavors
Toronto Rapper-Backed Music Venues
Drake and Live Nation Debuted New Music Venue 'History'
Winter Imagery Beer Packaging
These Budweiser Holiday Cans are Limited-Edition
Cryptocurrency Price Tracking Apps
Venmo Rolls Out Crypto Currency Price Alerts Feature
Educational Peanut Butter Storybooks
Kraft Created a Book for Transgender Awareness Week
Cocktail-Inspired Seltzers
Shiner Beer Released Its Collection of Tall Tails with Cocktail Flavors
Service-Selling Creator Apps
This App Helps Influencers List and Promote Their Digital Services
Caribbean Soda Mixer Campaigns
This Ting Marketing Campaign Targets Curious Mixologists
Retail Investment Reward Apps
This App Offers Perks For Investing In Publicly Traded Brands
Localized Food Delivery Apps
This App Helps Small Restaurants Save On Delivery Expenses
Lyrical Captioned Music Streaming
Spotify Teams Up with 'Musixmatch' to Implement Real-Time Lyrics
Bottled Guava Hard Seltzers
Topo Chico Launches Hard Seltzer in Premium Glass Bottling
Toasted White Chocolate Beverages
Starbucks Japan is Serving Festive Frappuccinos for the Holidays
Supportive Weight Loss Apps
This App Helps Forge Solidarity Among People Looking to Lose Weight
Connective Influencer Apps
This App Helps Digital Creators Link Up With Brands and Marketers
Holiday-Themed Caramel Lattes
Scooter's Coffee is Serving Up a Holiday Spice Caramelicious Drink
Zero-Proof Herbaceous Hemp Spirits
Cross-Category Hemp Beverage The Pathfinder Launches Nationwide
Streamlined Staff Recruitment Apps
This App Offers Consolidated & Customizable Recruitment Tools
Ethically-Sourced Dimond Initial Necklaces
Lumije Launched its Medium-Sized Men's Diamond Initial
Recipe-Recommending Camera Features
Snapchat Food Scan Helps Users Understand Foods & Ingredients
Comedic Footwear Campaigns
The UGG Holiday Campaign Stars Comedians Heidi Gardner & Mikey Day
Smartphone Map App Features
Google Has Announced a New Way to Chase or Avoid Crowds
Expansive Sound Production Apps
'Animoog Z' is a Mobile Professional Sound Design Solution
Aged Christmas-Themed Whiskeys
Berry Bros Releases14-Year-Old Scotch from Royal Brackla
Crime Drama Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Money Heist Collection is Available Now
Vegan-Inclusive Festive Sweets
The 2021 Holiday Menu From Greggs is Here With New Vegan Items
Social Media Troubleshoot Features
Instagram Launched the Rage Shake Feature to Report App Issues
Consolidated Calendar Apps
This App Offers Streamlined Sharing Of Individual & Group Availability
Crowdsourced Delivery Driver Apps
This App Helps Drivers Benefit From Each Other's Local Knowledge
Privacy-Protecting Creator Apps
This App Lets Creators Make Money Without Sacrificing Privacy
Social Media Tipping Features
Twitter Releases its In-App Tipping Feature on Android
Free High-Res Music Streamers
The New 'Tidal Free' Plan Has Officially Launched in the U.S.
Diabetic Meal Plans
BetterMe's Plans for World Diabetes Day Help to Keep Blood Sugar Stable
Celebrity-Themed Donut Holes
Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber are Collaborating on Timbiebs
Consumer-Brand Privacy Solutions
Qonsent Lets Brands Builds Ethical Relationships with Consumers
HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps
The 'THRIVE SS' Network is Launching An App For Gay Black Men With HIV
Healthy Social Media Apps
The 'Ruva' App Protects Privacy and Discourages Addictive Scrolling
Sci-Fi Film Graphic Novels
Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel is Inspired by the Film
Retro Cartoon-Themed Apparel
The Looney Tunes x HYPE. Collection Delivers 16 Tasteful Unisex Items
Feature-Enabled Messenger Applications
WhatsApp is Now Beta-Testing Its Multi-device Feature
Positive Jewelry Campaigns
Cartier Has Launched an Inspiring Holiday Campaign Titled 'Love is All'
Child-Centric Growth Measurement Apps
This App Alerts Parents If Their Child's Height Is Worrisome
Privacy-First Market Research Tools
The TIKI Knowledge Graph is an Ethical Marketing Solution
Automated Productivity Scheduling Apps
The 'Focus Time' App Blocks Off Time for Getting Work Done
Tracker-Thwarting Browser Apps
DuckDuckGo's New Android App Blocks Unwanted Tracking Activity
Consolidated Eye-Tracking Platforms
The 'TD Pilot' Brings Assistive Technology to Apple's iPad
Social Media Feature Updates
Twitter Uses Can Now Toggle Between Home and Latest Tweets
Soda-Branded Scholarship Fundraisers
Dr Pepper is Launching its first FANraiser
Paper-Saving Ski Resort Apps
This Ski Resort's Digital Services Will Save Masses Of Paper Use
Streaming Audiobook Platform Acquisitions
Spotify Has Purchased the Findaway Platform
Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps
This Networking App Respects Your Privacy & Preferences
Real-Time Delivery Safety Features
The Instacart Shopper Safety Alert Feature Keeps Shoppers Safe
Multitrack Mobile Recording Apps
This App Lets Podcasters Swap Between Mics On Each Audio Track
User-Friendly Email Privacy Tools
DuckDuckGo Launches Email Protection Feature
Consolidated Financial Super Apps
This App Offers Payment, Investing & Perks In a Single Platform
Rapper-Led Digital Streaming Apps
The 'Revolt' App Brings Sean Combs' Network to Mobile Platforms
Illuminating Animal Holiday Experiences
The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights are a Wondrous Experience