In just a little over a decade, social media has gone from nonexistent to one of the dominant forces in the world as a whole, and the June 2018 social media trends show that that growth won't be stopping any time soon. Social media is massive, and yet upstart companies are still finding new niches to appeal to, all while the biggest players continue to eat up larger and larger portions of the population as a whole.
Social media's grown so big that it's even expanding beyond people. Pets and the internet have gone hand in hand for almost as long as the latter has been around, and so Petcube is a social media platform that explicitly shows off pets to users around the world.
Top 35 Social Media Trends in June
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Interactive AR Messengers
The New AR Facebook Messenger Camera Effects Create Engaging Experiences
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Document-Summarizing Chatbots
'SummarizeBot' Quickly Synthesizes Content for Easy Consumption
33
Social Media Housing Marketplaces
Facebook has announced the launch of a housing marketplace
32
Color-Changing AR Hair Ads
Clairol and Snapchat are Testing Shoppable Augmented Reality Ads
31
Social Media Dating Apps
'Warble' Romantically Connects Twitter Users Together
30
Reflection-Eliminating Selfie Apps
The Shades App Makes Sunglass Selfies Easier to Master
29
Afro-Latina Beauty Influencers
Tatiana JD is a New Makeup Guru Who Speaks Out About Colorism
28
Social Media Queueing Campaigns
Nike Created a Virtual #AirMaxLine for Sneakerheads on Instagram
27
Influencer-Analyzing Tools
'MightScout' Provides Profile Metrics for Top Social Media Influencers
26
Pet-Streaming Social Networks
The New Petcube App Brands Itself as the "Twitch for Pets"
25
AI-Driven Fashion Apps
'Browzzin' Uses AI to Provide Fashion Inspiration
24
Aspiring Influencer Training Trips
VISA is Sending Someone on a Free Trip to Thailand or Spain
23
Social Media Burger Personalization
Burger King Lets You Customize Your Own Burger Via Instagram
22
VR Personal Memories
The Facebook VR Memories Feature Presents Photos in a 3D Space
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Topic Discussion Social Networks
The 'WONDR' Network Helps Likeminded Individuals to Connect
20
Social Circle Playlists
Audiogum's Friend Mix is a Convenient Way to Create Playlists with Friends
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Dreamer Makeup Gurus
Daisy Marquez Shares Beauty Tutorials and Her Immigration Experience
18
Music Teacher Matchmaking
Find a Music Teacher with a New Filterable and Informative Platform
17
Question-Based Social Apps
'Ryact' Lets Users Ask Yes or No Questions to Incite a Quick Response
16
Story-Enhancing Social Tools
'Storybeat' Adds Music to the Story Features on Social Media
15
Social Homeshare Features
Airbnb's Travel Stories Make Experieces on the Platform Shareable
14
Social Fine Art Apps
The 8x10 App Turns Instagram Posts into Limited-Edition Art Pieces
13
Short-Form Soda Campaigns
7UP's #RefresCosas Shares Fun and Entertaining Clips on Social Media
12
Location-Based Credit Card Apps
The Vota App Creates a Social Network Using Purchasing Power
11
Mom-Connecting Video Chat Promotions
KLM's Mother's Day Initiative is Offering Plane Tickets
10
Colleague-Connecting Platforms
'Someonew' Matches Employees Together for Mentoring and More
9
Privacy-Oriented Digital Boards
'Capsure' Lets Users Share Life's Moments
8
Mutually Friendly Expat Apps
Pivt Connects People as Friends Based on Mutual Relationships
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Secure Digital Marketing Platforms
'Postedo' Securely Streamlines Instagram Marketing
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Confidential Advice Platforms
'Advice Me' Lets Friends and Colleagues Provide Feedback
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Time-Limiting Chat Features
Facebook 'Sleep Mode' Lets Parents Control Their Child's Time Chatting
4
Brief Video Chat Apps
The 'Thirty' App Connects Friends for Thirty-Second Catch-Up Sessions
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Actionable Social Media Analytics
'Vaizle' Helps Brands Harness the Power of Social Media
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Social Media Dating Apps
Facebook Dating Will Be Based in Meaningful Connection
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Instantly Shareable Action Stories
The New GoPro Stories Feature Lets Users Share on Instagram
Related Ideas
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
Bandai Namco Launches the New Tamagotchi Uni Device and "Tamaverse"
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
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
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AI-Powered Video Content Creation
GoDaddy Studio Launches AI-Powered Instant Video
Puppy Dating App Giveaways
Rover Rewards Dating App Users Who Replace Fish Pics with Pups
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Adoptable Playlists Pet Ads
PEDIGREE and Spotify Help Dogs Find Forever Homes
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
AI-Powered Pet Diets
Side by Side Pet Presents Innovative and Health-Conscious Choices
Smart Indoor Cameras
EZVIZ C6 is the Perfect Camera to Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Pets
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
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
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Pet-Focused AI Chatbots
Camlist Launches ChatGPT for First-Time Pet Owners
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
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
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Dog Cover Star Contests
Dogtopia's In My Dog Era Contest Takes After Taylor Swift's TIME Cover
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gen Z Video Apps
Zigazoo is an Invite-Only App with a Focus on Short-Form Videos & Video Replies
Revamped Digital Pet Websites
Neopets is Relaunching its Website and the World of Neopets
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Video Game-Like Chat Platforms
'PFPChat' Gives Online Meetings a More Creative Spin
Free Psychic Pet Readings
Rover.com Introduces Unique Pet Communication Service This Halloween
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
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
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
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Informative Pet Food Chatbots
Freshpet Launches a Customer Experience-Focused AI Copilot
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
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
Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
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
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
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
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
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
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
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
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
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Revenue-Generating Streaming Tools
Twitch Debuts 'Hype Chat' for Monetizing Chat Messages
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
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
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
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
Free Pet Parent Services
PETconnect by IAMS Puts Pet Owners and Pet Experts in Touch
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space