The top November 2015 social media trends highlight the integration of various industry-spanning patterns of opportunity, like biometric authentication systems and emoji-activated services.
Aloft Hotels has become the first hotel chain to enable emoji-based communication between guest and concierge. The innovative initiative follows Domino's pizza emoji-ordering system and points to the evolving nature of traditional accommodations.
Additionally, Boomerang is a new Instagram-owned video app that allows for the creation of short stop-motion clips. The intriguing new third party app is Instagram's third.
Finally, Biogram is a photo-sharing app that measures a user's heartbeat and includes it in the shareable image. The app aims to track heartbeat and alert users to potentially stressful situations that cause one's heart rate to increase.
The top November 2015 social media trends point to the multi-directional nature of social media innovation.
Top 100 Social Media Trends in November
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Daring Phone-Dropping Photos
Extreme Phone Pinching Has Users Risking Their Expensive Devices
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Time-Traveling Photography
'Changing Cities' are Collages of Famous Pictures in Iconic Cities
98
Symmetrical Breakfast Menus
Popular Instagram Account Symmetry Breakfast Will Host a London Pop-Up
97
Contrasting Cropped Images
'Broken India' Shows How Cropping Can Hide True Realities
96
Reflective Cityscape Photography
These Stunning Images by 'guigurui' Were Shot with a Smartphone
95
Pastel Halloween Illustrations
Mariery Young's Digital Holiday Illustrations Boast Summer Huee
94
Selfie Vending Machines
This Japanese Beverage Dispenser Offers a Complimentary Portrait
93
Data-Powered Costume Finders
This App Uses Google Data to Find the Best Halloween Costumes
92
Emoji Hotel Services
'Text It Get It' by Aloft Hotels Lets You Text the Front Desk
91
Punny Fashion Illustrations
Angelica Hicks Takes Subtle Jabs at the Fashion Industry
90
Gardening Blogger Projects
Miracle-Gro and Oh Joy! Team Up to Share DIY Garden Projects
89
Media Behavior Infographics
These Detailed Graphics Reveal Just How Much Time We Spend Online
88
Social Media Rum Tastings
Appleton Estate Rum Recently Held a Live Twitter Tasting Experience
87
Interactive Social Photos
These Creative Ads Have Viewers Tap to Like a Photo and Add a Heart
86
Social Shelving Campaigns
This Inventive Instagram Idea Cleverly Uses the Photo Grid
85
Helpful Travel App Charts
This Infographic Shares Helpful Planning Apps for Sharp Travellers
84
Biometric Photo-Sharing Apps
'Biogram' Crowdsources Heart Rate Data Through Sociable Photo-Sharing
83
Professional Headshot Tours
LinkedIn is Touring the US to Give Profile Advice and Headshots
82
Weekday-Specific Social Apps
This Social Calendar Allows Friend Groups to Plan Tuesday Activities
81
Gardening Inspiration Campaigns
Miracle-Gro's 'Grow Something Greater' is Styled Like Pinterest
80
Charitable URL Shorteners
'Hope.ly' is a Link Shortener That Drives Donations to the Red Cross
79
Activity-Based Companion Apps
This App Helps Users Find Others to Partake in Social Activities
78
Start-Up Networking Apps
This Tinder for Entrepreneurs Lets Users Pay It Forward with Right Swipes
77
Scholarly Rapper Parodies
This Drake Instagram Imagines Aubrey Graham as a Regular U of T Student
76
Social Media-Enabled Cars
This Nissan Concept Car is Covered in Connected LED Panels
75
Most Photographed Location Maps
This Chart Tallies the Most Popular Places to Instagram
74
360-Degree News Feeds
Facebook and Oculus Rift are Teaming up to Create 360-Degree Videos
73
Fan-Powered Racing Events
This Electric Motor Racing Event Lets Fans Give Racers More Power
72
Gender-Mimicking Photographs
This Photo Series Shows Men Imitating How Women Pose on Instagram
71
Social Tree-Planting Initiatives
100% Cork Makes It Possible to Plant a Tree with a Facebook Like
70
Food Tourism Photo Accounts
This Instagram User Posts Pictures of Food in Front of World Landmarks
69
Social Media Analysis Apps
'Life on Twitter' Analyzes Tweets to Form Twitter Behavior Insights
68
Emoji Language Charts
This Infographic Shows the Increase in Communication Through Emoji
67
Social Media Logo Knapsacks
The Official Snapchat Backpack is Shaped Like the Brand's Ghostly Icon
66
Photo Scanning Apps
'Pic Scanner' Lets Users Bring Old Pictures To Modernity & Post them Online
65
Pinboard Gardening Campaigns
'Grow Your Own Way' Highlights Winning Ideas on Pinterest
64
First Lady-Curated Playlists
This Michelle Obama Playlist Supports Her 62 Million Girls Campaign
63
Service-Sharing Apps
This App Allows Users to Exchange Their Skills for Different Services
62
Growing Emoticon Games
This Fun App Lets Users Nurture and Raise Their Own Emoji Like Virtual Pets
61
Social Video Apps
This App Replaces Text Messaging with Interactive Video Content
60
Epic Movie Lip Syncs
This Dubsmash App Sound Pack Features Lines from the Hunger Games
59
Social Novel Campaigns
'Heyharryheymatilda' on Instagram Uses Social Media Storytelling
58
Shareable Livestream Apps
'Periscope' Added Screenshot-Sharing to Further Promote User Broadcasts
57
Crowdsourced Content-Sharing Platforms
This Website Displays Interesting Content Curated by Others
56
Personal Brand Infographics
This Chart Helps Entrepreneurs Establish a Fitting Business Identity
55
Social Media Adventure Games
This Artists Created a Video Game That Takes Place on Twitter
54
Gaming Console Anniversaries
PlayStation's #20YearsofPlay Campaign Looks Back Fondly
53
Social Foresight Apps
'Called It' Tests Your Ability to Predict the Future
52
Lettered Artwork Apps
This App Transforms Ordinary Text into Beautiful Typographic Designs
51
Lifestyle-Specific Food Apps
This Food Discovery Platform Relies on Social Data to Inform Users
50
Rainbow-Regurgitating Disguises
This Halloween Snapchat Makeup is a Perfect Pop Culture Costume
49
Political Networking Apps
This App Helps Users Organize and Coordinate Political Communities
48
Informative Social Media Apps
The Curiyo App Trawls Social Media For Relevant News and Information
47
Anti-Bullying Emojis
The iOS 9 Eye Emoji Uses Social Media to Stop Bullying
46
Major League Messaging Apps
This Keyboard Allows Fans to Insert MLB Gifs and Emojis Into Texts
45
Diabetic Selfie Campaigns
This Diabetes Campaign Urges the Public to Share a #BloodSugarSelfie
44
Global Meetup Campaigns
Instagram's 'InstaMeet' Encourages Communities to Come Together Offline
43
Aspiring Music Production Platforms
Razer Music Lets Amateur and Celebrity Artists Share Tips
42
Social Activity-Planning Apps
This App Makes It Easier for Friends to Plan Activities Together
41
Social Media Cooking Classes
Chef Jerry James Stone is Teaching Users How to Cook Via Facebook
40
Story-Based Job Platforms
Recruitment Platform Sumry Takes a More Human Approach to Hiring
39
Short Shoppable Videos
MikMak Lets Viewers Shop Videos for American Express, GE Content and More
38
DIY Gif Makers
This Free Gif Maker Creates a Moving Image Out of Any Video Clip
37
Hygienic Action Movie Campaigns
Gillette and 'Spectre' Encourage People to Have 'Bond Moments'
36
Photo-Based Weather Apps
This App Helps Users Turn Local Weather Photos into Humorous Memes
35
Stylized Avatar Apps
'Bitmoji' Introduces Stylish Outfit Choices for Your Online Emoji
34
Smartphone VR Applications
This Device Lets Users Create Virtual Reality Videos with Their Phone
33
TV-Like Streaming Apps
The Hang With App Lets You Broadcast Live Video in Public and Private
32
Browser-Hijacking Apps
Shove is a Site-Sharing App That Forces Friends to Immediately View Content
31
Photo Doodle Features
Facebook Now Lets Users Scribble on Their Phones' Images Similar to SnapChat
30
Detail-Oriented Photo Apps
This Travel App Helps Users Capture, Organize and Share Memories
29
Space-Saving Photo Apps
IceCream Makes More Room for Photo Storing by Backing Up on the Cloud
28
Haunted VR Adventures
Target's 360-Degree Experience Takes You into a Haunted House Online
27
Social Media Collages
This Twitter Content Curation Tool Lets Users Create Collections and Grids
26
Short Stop-Motion Apps
This Instagram Video App Connects Bursts of Photos to Create Short Clips
25
Healthcare Networking Platforms
This Service Helps Users Create Custom Patient Profiles
24
Social Podcast Platforms
Hear Your @Handle Makes Podcast Recommendations Based on Twitter Activity
23
Webchat Language Translators
Skype Added a New Tool Feature to Help Deconstruct Language Barriers
22
Anxiety-Inducing Art Exhibits
This Interactive Website Conveys the Harmful Impact of the Internet
21
Remixed Video-Making Apps
This App Lets Users Create Custom Videos from Any Combination of Sources
20
Canine Cartoon Characters
Marnie the Dog Dresses Up as 90s Cartoon Characters
19
Social Heartbeat-Tracking Apps
This App Encourages Users to Share the Rhythm of Their Heartbeat
18
Empowering Beauty Campaigns
Dove Fights Social Media Likes for the Self-Esteem of Girls
17
Inclusive Feminist Campaigns
This Initiative Aims to Expand the Definition of Feminism
16
Empathetic Reaction Emojis
Facebook Introduced a Series of Reaction Buttons That Show Empathy
15
Simplified Activity-Planning Apps
This App Makes It Easier to Plan Group Outings with Friends
14
Farm-Promoting Social Platforms
The Ontario Farm Fresh Instagram Page Spotlights Local Businesses
13
Plate-Clearing Campaigns
The 'Happy Plate' Campaign by Electrolux Discourages Food Waste
12
Developer-Specific Networking Platforms
This Website Helps Connect Developers and Designers
11
Swipeable Idea-Sharing Apps
The Posyt App Matches Users with Like-Minded Potential Collaborators
10
Stealth Profile-Creeping Apps
InstaSnoop Lets You Lurk People on Instagram Without the Like Button
9
Cat College Ads
This Ad for 'Whiskas' Features a Trip to an Esteemed 'Kitten Kollege'
8
Live Celebrity Mean Tweets
Celebrities Read Criticisms from Twitter Live on Air in This Clip
7
Social Media Longevity Charts
This Infographic Explores the Life of a Social Media Post
6
Caption Writing Services
These Professional Copywriters Will Come Up with Clever Captions for You
5
Pain Awareness Projects
'NERVEmber' #PainPOP Brings Awareness to Diabetes in November
4
Crowdfunding Concert Platforms
This Service Helps Fans Connect with Their Favorite Live Performers
3
User-Generated Social Polls
Twitter Polls Allow Tweeters to Pose and Answer Binary Questions
2
Live-Action Literary Stunts
This Book Marketing Stunt Revives 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'
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Social Music Apps
This App Helps Music Lovers Connect and Interact with One Another
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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"
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
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
AI-Driven News Apps
The Particle News App is the Latest to Enter the Digital Space
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
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
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
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
AI Messaging Apps
With 'Viber,' Users can Now Chat with a Famous Artificial Intelligence
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
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
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
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Content AI Chatbots
TikTok is Currently Testing its New AI Chatbot Tako for Content
Realistic Chat-Based Avatars
Whatsapp Partners with Tems for the 'Say More With Avatars' Campaign
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
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
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
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
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Gen Z Video Apps
Zigazoo is an Invite-Only App with a Focus on Short-Form Videos & Video Replies
Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps
Idoru Helps Users Express Themselves Using Hyper-Realistic Avatars
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
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
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
ChatGPT-Powered Social Services
Snapchat is Expanding its My AI Service to All of its Users
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
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
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
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
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
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
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
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
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Social Video Algorithm Transparency
TikTok Explains the Reason Behind Users' For You Pages
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
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
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
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
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Social Media Silencing Features
Instagram Quiet Mode Helps Users Take a Scheduled Break
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 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
Non-Disruptive Digital Meeting Features
Google Meet Adds New Emoji Features to React During Calls
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
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
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
In-App Movie Information
IMDb Partners with TikTok to Share Movies and TV to a Wider Audience
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
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
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Creator-Focused Messaging Features
Instagram Launches 'Broadcast Channels' for US Creators
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
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