These July 2022 social media updates feature new ways to engage virtual communities. From TikTok scrolling controls to link in bio tools, these ideas aim to make social media platforms more user-friendly. On the business side of social media, companies can now use GoDaddy's new bio-linking tool, providing brands with a simple solution for promoting their content via a built-in link in their profiles.
While social media scrolling is fun and highly entertaining, some users feel it takes up too much of their days. TikTok has opted for a solution to control screen time and curb endless scrolling. Dubbed the Screen Time Break, users can now control the amount of time spent in a single session on the app through the new locking feature. Social media platforms are increasingly bettering themselves to fit into the modern lifestyle.
Top 55 Social Media Trends in July
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Social Video Creators Tools
Meta Announces the Launch of All New Creators Tools for Reels
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Anti-Gravity Gaming Smartphones
The Black Shark 5 Pro has a 144hz Display and 120W Hyper Charging
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TikTok-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny’s Kicks Off Summer with a Social Stars Influenced Menu
52
App-Based Marketing Tips
TikTok Launches the Second Season of its Made for TikTok Series
51
Video-First Social Media Platforms
The Mixo App Was Created for Food Content
50
Blockchain-Based Western Games
Gala Games Announced 'Grit' for the Epic Games Store
49
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps
Mindbud Guides Individuals to Better Understanding Emotions
48
AI-Powered Staring Contests
KitKat's Absurd and Fun Blink Break Encourages Gen Z to Take a Break
47
Exclusive TikTok Comedy Series
Pearpop Launches 'Finding Jericho' Subscription Series on TikTok
46
Omnichannel Customer Support Services
Thryv Offers CX and Growth Solutions to Small Businesses
45
App-Based Culture Initiatives
TikTok Launched the Second Iteration of its API Trailblazers Program
44
Privacy-Focused Web Browsers
Firefox Added Default Cookie Protections for All Users
43
Home Safety Campaigns
Allstate Began 'The Selfie Effect' Campaign to Encourage Canadians' Safety
42
In-App TikTok Games
TikTok is Testing Mini-Games on its Video Clip App for Vietnamese Users
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B2B TikTok Integrations
The TikTok WooCommerce Plugin Integration is Designed for Merchants
40
Interconnected Metaverse Initiatives
Saga Raised $3.6 Million to Develop its Soulbound Middleware
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Centralized Customer Support Platforms
Gorgias Launched a New Social Media Integration Service
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TikTok Scrolling Controls
TikTok's 'Screen Time Break' Feature Helps Users Curb Endless Scrolling
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Simplified Independent News Outlets
'Decomplicated' Explains Popular News Headlines to Citizens
36
TikTok Rap Campaigns
Oi TikTok is a New Three-Part Show Supporting a Rap Campaign
35
Real-Time 3D Metaverses
Gala Games and Unity are Developing the 'VOXverse' Metaverse
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TikTok-Specific Creative Universities
TikTok Launches Creative Agency Partnerships University
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Link In Bio Tools
GoDaddy Launches New Link in Bio Tool to Compete with Linktree
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Trustworthy News Initiatives
The Trust Project Added a New Set of 'Trust Marks' to News Outlets
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TikTok Avatar Features
'TikTok Avatars' are Highly Customizable Digital Characters
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Social Media Wellbeing Features
TikTok Released a Screen Time Dashboard for Users
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TikTok Stories
TikTok Launches Pilot Version of 'TikTok Stories' to Compete with Instagram
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Creator-Based Marketing Opportunities
TikTok Announces its Branded Mission Ad Product for Creators
27
Facebook Journalistic Initiatives
Meta Annouced the 'Meta Journalism Project' for Media Startups
26
Retro Role-Playing Games
Capcom Announced 'Mega Man Battle Network' for Modern Consoles and PC
25
TikTok Crediting Tools
TikTok is Introducing Creator Video-Crediting Capabilities
24
Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps
DoorDash Debuted the 'Most Loved' Program on its Platform
23
TikTok Decluttering Tools
TikTok is Beta Testing a New 'Clear Mode' Feature for Clean Scrolling
22
Community-Serving Media Outlets
Anita Li Launched 'The Green Line' Media Platform
21
Immersive Farming Games
Square Enix Announced the Action Farming Game 'Harvestella'
20
Virtual Reality Parental Controls
Meta Launches New Parental Control Tools to Make VR Safer
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Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games
Bethesda Announced Starfield as an Xbox Exclusive Title
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Creator-Focused Social Media Features
LinkedIn Announces the Launch of New Audio Events Feature
17
American Esports Partnerships
WePlay Esports Partnered with OTK Media as it Entered the U.S Market
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Secure Group-Call Features
WhatsApp Added New Features to its Group Call Functionality
15
Blockchain Battle Arena Titles
Playful Studios Announced 'The Wildcard Alliance' in Development
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Cryptocurrency Fast Food Payments
Chipotle Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Through the Flexa Platform
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Automaker Esports Ventures
Honda Furthered Its Foray into Esports with Team Liquid Partnership
12
NFT Marketplace Acquisitions
eBay Acquired KnownOrigin to Attract More Customers to the NFT Space
11
Game-Streaming Television Applications
Microsoft Announced the Xbox TV App for Samsung TVs
10
Streaming Music Recap Features
Youtube Music Launches New 'Seasonal Recap' Feature
9
Personalized Video Editing Software
Sony Released a Large Update for its Share Factory Studio App
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Innovative Activity-Finding Apps
'We Outside' Helps Users Locate the Best Nightlife Activities.
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Independent Media Initiatives
Overstory Media Group Plans to Launch 50 Outlets by 2023
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TikTok Safety Hubs
TikTok Launches New 'Brand Safety Centre' Resource Hub
5
PC Hardware Analyzing Features
Microsoft Added a Play Quality Label to Games on its Xbox App
4
Tailored Metaverse Support Platforms
ModSquad Offers Comprehensive Customer Service for Businesses
3
Cross-Platform Blockchain-Based Games
Tatsumeeko Raised $7.5 Million to Develop a Strategy Game
2
Unified Community News Outlets
'Indiegraf' Pools News Outlets to Amplify Each Member
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Gamified Smart TV Apps
FuboTV Announced a New Free 'Point' Gambling Service for Sports Games
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Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
Social Post-Catered Editing Platforms
Adobe Express Rolls Out the Text to Template Function
Telegram-Style Video Messages
WhatsApp is Launching Instant Video Messaging Features
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Automatically Scrolling Rings
This Handy Wearable Turns the Pages of e-Readers & Scrolls TikTok
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Social Content AI Chatbots
TikTok is Currently Testing its New AI Chatbot Tako for Content
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
One-Way Chat Feature Updates
WhatsApp Launches its New Channels Feature Social Update
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Retro-Tinged Social Logos
Twitter Blue Unveils a New Logo that is Inspired by 80s Styles
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Secure TikTok Updates
TikTok Will Now Support Passkey Login for iPhone and iOS Users
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Link Management Platforms
Clickly Offers URL Shortening and Link Analyzing Tools
Browser Updated Privacy Features
Google Search Rolls Out New Updates for Privacy Control
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
The 'Lemio' App Combats Against Smartphone Addiction
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Vertical Video Feeds
The Reddit Watch Feed Brings Short-Form Videos to the Platform
Timed Dating App Features
Match's 72 Hours Feature Fights Dating App Burnout
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Social Video Algorithm Transparency
TikTok Explains the Reason Behind Users' For You Pages
Multi-Link Social Features
Instagram Adds Support for Up to Five Links at a Time in a User Bio
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Privacy-Focused Messenger Features
WhatsApp is Rolling Out a 'Chat Lock' Feature for all Users
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Transparent Paid Partnership Features
LinkedIn Is Releasing a New Feature for Brand Partnerships
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Time-Limiting Browser Extensions
BrowseTimeLimit Helps Users Navigate the Web More Intentionally
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Social Media Silencing Features
Instagram Quiet Mode Helps Users Take a Scheduled Break
Transparent AI Labels
TikTok Now Requires Users to Disclose Whether Their Content is AI-Generated
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Live Streaming Blog Features
Tumblr Recruits Livebox for its New Live Streaming Feature
Social Media Expansive Features
Twitter Blue Adds New Perk Features Through Uploads
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
Social Group Voice-Chat Features
WhatsApp's New Feature Allow Control in Group Voice Chats
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Redesigned Media Editing Features
Telegram Launches New Feature Options on its Media Editor
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
In-App Movie Information
IMDb Partners with TikTok to Share Movies and TV to a Wider Audience
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Social Platform Song Detection
Shazam is Broadening its Services to Identify Songs on Other Apps
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Creator-Focused Messaging Features
Instagram Launches 'Broadcast Channels' for US Creators
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it