These March 2018 social media innovations outline the various ways in which social media platforms and networks are shaping our culture, both online and offline.
This month's list features a variety of examples of new innovations that emphasize connection, rather than isolation. One of these examples of social betterment is the rapper Chamillionaire's new social platform, which encourages its consumers to meet in the real world after the app facilitates an online connection. Meanwhile, a collection of new dating apps have appeared, all of which play into niche interests, like food or special activities, to deepen connections between users.
Meanwhile, Apple is hoping to further its engagement by offering 157 new emoji designs, that range from food items like bagels and mangos, to new hair colors and styles.
Top 40 Social Media Trends for March
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Food-Based Dating App Services
PB&J Matches the User with People Based on Food Swipes
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Confrontational Digital Media Signs
Mike Campau's Series 'Anti-Social' is a Look at Social Media
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Provocative AR Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated's Latest Cover Features AR Elements
37
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
Hypno Documents Your Event and Formats It for Social Media Use
36
Collaborative Comedic Influencer Palettes
Morphe and Bretman Rock Created a Highlighter Palette
35
Expanding Emoji Offerings
Apple Will Be Introducing 157 New Emojis in 2018
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Gravel-Based Interactive Installations
PanGenerator's Artwork Turns Your Selfie into Gravel
33
Password-Matched Dating Sites
'Words of Heat' Uses Matching Passwords to Connect People
32
Haute Couture GIFs
Prada Launched Instagram GIFS for the Fall/Winter 2018 Season
31
Interactive 3D Social Posts
Facebook 3D Posts can Now Be Shared Through the News Feed
30
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Domino's 'Dom Juan' Bot on Tinder Provides Pizza-Themed Pickup Lines
29
Faux Paparazzi-Inspired Subway Ads
Ads Promoting Yeezy Season Six Have Appeared Around NYC Subways
28
Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
Sonos' Welcome to the Party Playlist Was Directed at Its Rival
27
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
26
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Lidl's 'Margot' is a Helpful "Winebot" on Facebook Messenger
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Activity-Based Dating Apps
'Invite and Meet' Has Users Partake in Activities to Form a Connection
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AI Beauty Enhancing Smartphones
The New Oppo A71 Smartphone Has Advanced AI Technology
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Engagement-Focused Dating App Updates
The 'Ladies First' Tinder Update is Similar to Bumble
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Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Laura Owens's iMessage Sticker Pack is Exhibiting at The Whitney Museum
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Internet Interaction Video Games
'Dab on 'em Haterz' Helps Players Feel Better About Themselves
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Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Thomas' Bagels is Using the Popularity of Emojis to Advertise Bagel Day
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Geochat-Locating Apps
Private Social Networking Startup Sweep Helps You Find Exclusive Chats
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Travel Advice-Sharing Apps
The 'Roamer' App Lets You Share Your Fave Spots with Other Travelers
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Anonymous Chat Networking Apps
'Frienstr' Enables Random Chats with People in Your Network
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Quiz-Based Dating Apps
The 'Koko' Dating App Lets Users Easily Share Their Personal Preferences
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Anime-Inspired AI Voices
Pikachu Talk is Being Released Worldwide In Celebration of Pokemon Day
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Question-Based Social Apps
'Queskr' Allows Users to Quickly Ask Questions and Get Answers
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Web-Sourced GIF Initiatives
The #GifHistory Project Hopes to Source the History of Popular GIFs
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Antitheft Alarm Selfie Sticks
The Mipow 'SelfieTIK' Alerts You if You Lose or Leave Your Device
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Exclusive Disappearing Content Tools
The Patreon Lens Lets Creators Post Content for Paid Members
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User-Friendly Social Networks
The Ad-Free 'Vero' Puts Users in Control of Their Sharing Experience
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Data-Covering Apps
Google's Project Fi Has Undergone and Upgrade to Help World Travelers
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eCommerce Sealing Wrap Partnerships
Tasty and Glad Partnered to Sell Glad's Press’n Seal Product
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Curated Online Video Platforms
'YourTV' Offers Back-to-Back Videos That are Recommended by Friends
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Search Result Stories
Google's AMP Stories Hope to Change the Way Users Search On the Platform
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Address-Saving Social Networks
Glintter is a New Address Book App for Sharing Discoveries
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Rapper-Made Social Platforms
Chamillionaire Hopes to Better Connect Strangers with Convoz
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Social Media-Harnessing CV-Builders
'Ceev' Scrapes Information from LinkedIn to Build CVs
2
Social Video Game Profiles
'My PlayStation' Brings the Playstation Network to Browsers
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Social Cloud-Searching Platforms
The 'Treasurably' Search Engine Lets You Search Cloud Content
Related Ideas
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Global Dating Platforms
TryCatch Global Dating Connects Singles For Cross-Cultural Interaction
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
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
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
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Digital Fan Engagement Platforms
Fambase's Platform is an Alternative to Traditional Social Media
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
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
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Music-Forward Dating App Events
New Dating App Cerca Brings Friends-First Energy to IRL Mixers
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Tokenized Social Media Apps
The Own Social Media App Utilizes Blockchain Technology
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
In-Person-Only Social Apps
Friendster relaunch limits connections to people met in real life
Creative Editing Tools
Emojify Photo Adds Stickers And Emojis To Images For Quick Customization
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Intention-Driven Social Feeds
West Co’s Tangle App Turns Daily Intentions Into Shared Plans
Music Discovery Platforms
Tune Tracker Helps Users Discover Music And Explore Playlists
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Empowering Vibe Coding Campaigns
Paris Hilton is the First Android Icon in Residence
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
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
Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms
The 'Introvrs' Social App Connects Like-Minded Users
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
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Interactive Emoji Puzzle Games
The Apple News+ Emoji Game Offers Visualized Puzzles
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Digital Journaling Platforms
Moments Helps Users Reflect, Track, and Journal for Personal Growth
Colorful Social Profile Tools
Shareable Colorful Profile Card Creates Custom Public Profile Cards
User-Controlled Social Algorithms
Threads Launches Your Algo and Expands Community Features
Social Remixing Music Features
GRAI Introduced Its Music With Friends Remixing App
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
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
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
Photo Ranking Social Apps
Relevant Charts Lets Users Compete To Rank Their Photos Worldwide
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Emoji Tracker Tools
Emoji Diary Turns Daily Emotions And Habits Into A Visual Emoji Based Journal
Cross-Platform Search Analytics
Google Tracks Instagram and TikTok Search Performance
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
Android Added Advanced Mobile Editing and Creator Tools
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Global Messaging Platforms
Borderless Lets Users Send and Read Messages Across the World
Festival Exploration Platforms
Today's Festival Documents Global Cultural Celebrations
Professional Networking Platforms
SPILL Brings Cultural Conversations To Professional Networking
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Social Professional Formatter Tools
LinkedIn Text Formatter Applies Bold, Italics, and Emojis
Cultural Recommendation Platforms
RecomendeMe Connects Users Through Authentic Human Curated Ideas
Focused Social Platforms
LastWeekend Prioritizes Sharing Moments With People Who Matter Most
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Social Music Platforms
MeloDay Connects Music Lovers Through Interactive Discovery and Sharing
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Internal Social Platforms
Mush Social Enables Private Communication And Engagement For Teams
Music Discovery Networks
Echo is a Musical Social Network for Ranking and Tracking Tunes
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Social Music Sharing
Faves.fm Lets Users Share, Discuss, And Stream Songs From Friends
Social Challenge Platforms
ChallengeMe Lets You Create and Share Fun Tasks With Friends
Performance-Based Creator Platforms
Picsart Earn Program Pays Creators Based on Engagement
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Positive Disruption Apps
MeBeMe Helps Users Break Their Doomscroll and Feel More Like Themselves
Emoji Creation Tools
Emoji Studio Builds Custom Sticker Designs Through Creative Emoji Editing
Event-Based Social Networking Applications
The Plus 1 App is Expanding into Florida
Book Discovery Platforms
Book Chat Noir Connects Readers Through Recommendations And Community
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Visual Chat Platforms
PicNow! Enables Users to Share Photos and Chat With Strangers
Internet-Free Messaging Apps
'Bitchat' Relies on Bluetooth Mesh Networks to Connect Users
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Emotion-Based Social Networks
Oura Social Turns Personal Feelings into Shared, Visual Expression
Social Media Simulators
PocketFans Creates Realistic Viral TikTok Live Simulations With AI
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Cross-Platform Connectivity
Google simplifies sharing, switching, and messaging across devices
Community Engagement Platforms
Tchop Enables Businesses To Build And Own Online Communities
Thinking Emoji Guides
Thinking Emoji Explains How To Use The Emoji Across Social Media
Simplified Social Platforms
Happy Feed Is A Minimalist Twitter Experience With Fewer Distractions
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
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
AI Social Creators
Pic Post Transforms Photos And Videos Into Social Media-Ready Content
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Mood-Driven Discovery Platforms
Jammy Chat Aligns Content and Music with a User's Emotional State
AI Emoji Assistants
Emoji Bot Provides Smart AI Suggestions To Enhance Your Messages
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
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Content Assistance Tools
Engagi Helps Generate Social Media Replies And Comments Across 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
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
Music-Based Social Networks
Record Club Has Users Share Music with Friends and Family
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features