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
53
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
38
TikTok Scrolling Controls
TikTok's 'Screen Time Break' Feature Helps Users Curb Endless Scrolling
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TikTok Rap Campaigns
Oi TikTok is a New Three-Part Show Supporting a Rap Campaign
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Simplified Independent News Outlets
'Decomplicated' Explains Popular News Headlines to Citizens
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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TikTok Avatar Features
'TikTok Avatars' are Highly Customizable Digital Characters
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Trustworthy News Initiatives
The Trust Project Added a New Set of 'Trust Marks' to News Outlets
30
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
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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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Creator-Focused Social Media Features
LinkedIn Announces the Launch of New Audio Events Feature
18
Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games
Bethesda Announced Starfield as an Xbox Exclusive Title
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
Game-Streaming Television Applications
Microsoft Announced the Xbox TV App for Samsung TVs
11
NFT Marketplace Acquisitions
eBay Acquired KnownOrigin to Attract More Customers to the NFT Space
10
Personalized Video Editing Software
Sony Released a Large Update for its Share Factory Studio App
9
Innovative Activity-Finding Apps
'We Outside' Helps Users Locate the Best Nightlife Activities.
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Streaming Music Recap Features
Youtube Music Launches New 'Seasonal Recap' Feature
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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
1
Gamified Smart TV Apps
FuboTV Announced a New Free 'Point' Gambling Service for Sports Games
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Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
AI Social Management
Followr.ai Simplifies Content Creation, Scheduling, and Analytics
U.S. Social Platform Operations
Oracle Led Investor Group Restructures TikTok U.S. Data Operations
Health-Driven Access Tools
Fitlock Links Digital Access To Daily Health And Fitness Goals
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Swipe-Eliminating Dating App Updates
The Bumble Interface Getting Rid of the Swiping Experience
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
Personalized Gaming Experiences
Roblox Introduced 'Roblox Moments' for Capturing In-Game Content
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms
Canva Chronically Online Gives a Classic Interface More Personality
AI Social Media Tools
Super Comments Lets You Generate and Schedule AI Posts and Comments
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Social Media Entertainment Apps
The Instagram Reels Fire TV App Turns Content into Entertainment
Social Music Streaming Integrations
TikTok and Apple Music Add Full Song Playback
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Nostalgic Looping Video Apps
The Divine App Revives Six-Second Loop Video Sharing
Local Social Media Feeds
TikTok’s Local Feed Uses Precise Location Opt-In, Excludes Minors
Short Video Marketing
Viral Pulse Helps Businesses Generate Engaging Short Videos Quickly
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Instant Micro-Entertainment Tools
Boring Button Delivers Quick, Random Online Fun With One Tap
Touchscreen Tip Chopsticks
bibigo's ScrollSticks are Made for Mess-Free Scrolling and Snacking
Content Planner Tools
Social Media Content Planner Helps Users Plan And Post On Notion
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
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Automated Video Scrolling
Short Scroll Automates YouTube Shorts Playback With Custom Triggers
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Performance Insight Tools
TokAnalyzr Delivers Fast TikTok Profile Insights To Guide Strategy
Community-Controlled Social Apps
Byio Members Decide Which Public Figures & Celebs Get Invited In
Parental AI Supervision Tools
Meta AI Insights Gives Parents Visibility into Teen Conversations
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Automated Content Management
BrandGhost Automates Social Media Scheduling And Content Remixing
Custom Comment Creators
Instagram Comment Generator Lets You Design Personalized TikTok Replies
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
Android Added Advanced Mobile Editing and Creator Tools
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Focus-Optimized Browsers
Google Chrome Introduces Vertical Tabs and Reading Mode
Digital Focus Boosters
Growthackr Helps Users Limit Social Media Usage And Boost Productivity
Meme Creation Tools
Text2Meme.io Turns Text Into Memes To Boost Social Engagement
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps
Grindr Right Now Connects Users on a Real-Time Basis
AI-Assisted Social Media Tools
Bupple Version 2 Supplements Social Media Content Creation
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Social Management Suites
FB AIO Simplifies And Automates Social Account Management Tasks Updates
Portfolio Link Builders
Linkify Bio Creates Professional Portfolios And Link Bios Effortlessly
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
Content Management Tools
Flippy Helps Users Revisit and Organize Saved Bookmarks Efficiently
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
AI Link Aggregators
TapTrick Links Organizes And Optimizes Web Links Using AI Features
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Social Content Organizers
CentralSave Organizes Saved Posts Across Instagram, TikTok, and More
Conversational Publishing Tools
Will Turns WhatsApp Messages Into Branded LinkedIn Posts
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
App Usage Limiters
SpeedBump Helps Reduce Distractions and Control Screen Time
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Unified Profile Previews
PreviewMyProfile Shows Cross-Platform Social Profiles Before You Publish
AI Social Connectors
Blurbs Provides AI-Moderated Group Chats To Foster Genuine Connections
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Productivity Control Tools
Lock In Focus App Reduces Screen Time With Accountability Features
Adjustable Video Feed Limits
YouTube Adds a Zero-Minute Shorts Feed Option
Discussion Platform Controls
Reddit Introduced Curated Profiles with Granular Activity Controls
Digital Storytelling Platforms
Times Of My Life Captures & Produces Personal Stories In Any Format
Cover Image Generators
Cover Photo Generators Create Social Media Headers From Text
Browsing Productivity Trackers
'Browser Time' Manages Online Habits by Tracking And Blocking Tools
Brain Training Devices
BrainBlink Uses 60-Second Cognitive Games to Interrupt Doom-Scrolling
Interactive Scroll Enhancement
Scroll Buddy Adds Animated Visuals To Track Page Scrolling Progress
Personalized Social Feedback Tools
Bluesky Adds Private Dislike Button To Refine Feeds
Social Media Posting Optimizers
Linktime Identifies Best Times To Post on LinkedIn for Reach
Parental Streaming Controls
Spotify Expands Audio-Focused Parental Features Across All Accounts
Audience Insight Hubs
Bluesky Analytics Helps Track Engagement and Schedule Posts Across Platforms
Ad-Free Social Subscriptions
TikTok Introduced a Paid Ad-Free Experience for UK Users
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
Event Tracking Apps
ComingUp Helps Users Track Milestones And Share Life Events Easily
Social Automation Tools
Post Pilot Creates Schedules And Publishes AI LinkedIn Posts
Teen Content Filters
Instagram Expands Age-Rated Experiences with Stricter Parental Controls
Creative Analytics Platforms
Superads Delivers AI Ad Insights Across Major Social Media Channels
Digital Focus Tools
Impulse Buddy Introduces Social Accountability For App Usage Control
Interactive Growth Tools
AppStorys Integrates Interactive Growth Tools Into Apps Or Websites
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
User-Controlled Music Algorithms
Spotify Introduces a Taste Profile Tool
QR Code Tools
Quick Codes Creates And Organizes QR Codes For Links And Social Media
Verified Campus Community Features
TikTok Launches Its Campus Hub With Group Chats
Social Media Downloader Tools
InstaClip Downloads Videos, Photos, Reels, and Stories Effortlessly
Screen Time Tools
MoodShift Helps Users Reduce Doomscrolling With Mindful Screen Control
Smart URL Trackers
LOL URL Lets You Shorten Links And Track Engagement Effectively
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
Link Showcase Platforms
Context Bio Lets Users Create Engaging Link In Bio Pages Quickly
Mindful Browsing Tools
Creator Mode Encourages Intentional Social Media Use And Less Scrolling
Engagement Timing Insights
DontPostYet Uses Live Analytics To Optimize Social Media Posting Times
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Digital Opinion Platforms
sunnypeaceisland.com Collects Public Feedback on TikTok Policy Issues
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Digital Screenshot Editors
ShotEdit Provides Frames And Redaction Tools For Social Media Posts
WhatsApp Privacy Features
WhatsApp Rolls Out New In-App Controls For Stronger Account Security
Personalized News Feeds
Moodscroll Curates News Based on Your Mood and Preferences
Social Media Filters
Stop Reels Removes Addictive Video Feeds For Focused Social Use
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Video Repurposing Tools
Video To Social Converts Videos Into Optimized Content For Social Media
Visual Timelapse Apps
SelfieStory Creates Seamless Timelapse Memories From Daily Photos
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Distraction Blocking Tools
Locked In Helps Eliminate Distractions And Improve Focus
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Social Feed Tools
Mirror App Embeds Social Media Feeds Directly Into Websites Without Code
Intentional Screen Management
Inscreen Helps iPhone Users Monitor And Reassess Their Screen Time
Social Workplace Branding Tools
Soshial Helps You Build and Grow a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
Digital Habit Resets
Lemio Helps Transform Screen Time Into Intentional, Goal-Driven Life Time
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
Social Content Design Tools
Post In Public Transforms Screenshots Into Stylish Shareable Visuals
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Personalized Video Controls
MyTube Customizes Your YouTube Experience With Filters And Tools
Content Acceleration Apps
Bupple 2.0 Speeds Up Social Media Creation With Instant Draft Generation
AI-Powered Facial Touch-Ups
Google Rolls Out a Photos Touch-Up Feature for Easy Image Tweaks
Link Management Platforms
Lynklet Simplifies Link Sharing and Enhances Engagement with AI Tools
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Bio Link Managers
Mee.Bio Streamlines Online Presence With Customizable Link-in-Bio Solutions
Emoji Access Platforms
TikTok Emoji Finder Simplifies Access to All Official TikTok Emojis
Social Streamlining Platforms
Statuz Simplifies Social Posting From Your Mac's Menu Bar Instantly
Social Scheduling Tools
Post Dance Social Media Scheduler Publishes Content Across Platforms
Editable Comment Features
Instagram Adds 15-Minute Comment Editing Option