In the immortal words of Blanche DuBois, "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers," and the November 2017 social media trends in many ways conform to the same tenet. After all, social media connects people across the internet — while these people aren't always strangers to one another, a kind and accepting online environment is an aspiration that all of society can strive for and hopefully achieve.
One great example of social media that fosters an inclusive online atmosphere is 'PINC,' a platform that encourages community conversations. The app is designed to be the opposite of an anonymous forum board; every user's account is tied to their offline selves, and the conversations are structured around singular, coherent discussion points to ensure that every user stays on track.
Top 60 Social Media Trends in November
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Model-Made Sportswear
Alexis Ren's New REN Active Brand Was Made to Be Endlessly Versatile
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Social Media Character Costumes
The Snapchat Dancing Hot Dog Costume was Created by Snap Inc.
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Hyper-Targeted Bar Campaigns
Guinness Uses Social Data from Instagram and Twitter to Engage Fans
56
Affordable Handcrafted Footwear
Heimdall Footwear Creates Premium Boots at an Accessible Price
55
Superstore-Branded Video Series
Walmart Canada Will Release 'Upstairs Amy' on YouTube
54
Social Media Soda Cans
Fanta's Packaging for Halloween Connects to Snapchat Filters and Lenses
53
Miniature Media Magazines
FKA Twigs is Making Social Media Magazine Issues within Instagram Posts
52
AI Art Marketplaces
'Artfinder' Uses Artificial Intelligence to Match Users to Works of Art
51
Social Media Travel Agencies
VisitScotland Created the #ScotSpirit Instagram Travel Agency
50
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
49
Influencer Shoutout Marketing Platforms
'Jumpfame' Connects Influencers and Marketers Together
48
Reality Show Food Trucks
The 'Fear Factor' Food Truck Was Handing Out Possum Skewers in Australia
47
Digitally Defaced Sculptures
Sebastian Errazuriz Created a Graffiti-Covered Sculpture in Protest
46
Professional Mentor Networking Apps
Bumble Bizz Connects Users to Professionals in Their Area
45
Offline Product-Locating Apps
Target and Pinterest's App Helps to Locate Online Items In-Store
44
Camera App Video Games
Facebook Camera is Introducing a Halloween Haunted House Escape Experience
43
Augmented Art Platforms
'art.snapchat' Places AR Artworks in Real-Life Destinations
42
Social Media Reaction Lamps
The 'Political Lamp' Reacts to When Specified Users Tweet
41
Dating App Comedy Shows
Comedian Lane Moore's 'Tinder Live!' Hilariously Integrates the Dating App
40
Digital Food Display Games
'NOUR' is a Digital Game Which Invites Users to Play with Their Food
39
Social Media-Inspired Tarot Cards
Jacopo Rosati's Illustrated Modern Tarot Draws from the Internet
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Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
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Rallying Social Impact Networks
Be A Doer Helps Passionate People Discover Causes and Take Action
36
AI Editing Livestream Cameras
The Mevo Plus Live-Streaming Camera Edits Videos in Real-Time
35
Teen Geofilter Design Contests
Google and Snapchat Have Partnered in the #MyFutureMe Contest
34
Tongue-Twisting Games
EvanTubeHD & Zuru's Video Includes Difficult Words & Fun Accessories
33
Signed Dog-Rating Books
The #WeRateDogs Book is Available Signed by the Author and His Dog
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Social Media Art Forums
Designer Stefan Sagmeister is Using Instagram to Critique Art
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Contextualized Social Media Updates
Snapchat's 'Context Cards' Enable Real-World Discovery
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Multi-Channel Social Tools
The Swap Tool Connects Lets Users Follow Multiple Accounts at Once
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Community Conversation Apps
The 'PINC' Online Topic Discussion Platform Eliminates Distractions
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Social Dining Apps
The 'Etch' App Tracks Your Favorite Restaurants and Shares Them with Friends
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Professional Networking Filters
LinkedIn's Geofilters Allow Conference Guests to Illustrate Photos
26
Six-Second Appliance Ads
Appliance Manufacturer Vestel's 'Mini Veries' Only Last a Few Seconds
25
Video-Based Lipstick Campaigns
NYX's 'Luv Out Loud' Donated $10,000 in This Social Media Challenge
24
Haunting VR Elevators
Fanta Created 'The 13th Floor' VR Experience for Halloween
23
Director-Made Clothing Films
Baz Lurhman Created H&M's 'The Secret Life of Flowers'
22
30-Minute Social Media Shows
Twitter and PopBuzz are Launching a Show Called #PopBuzzPresents
21
Location-Based Notification Apps
The HMU App Lets Users Send Geo-Based Notifications
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Automated Social Media Managers
ContentStudio Finds and Posts the Hottest Content for Sharing
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Millennial Comedy Series
'Keep Me Posted' Looks Truthfully at Technology and Millennials
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Social Media Polling Tools
Instagram's New Poll Sticker Lets Users Take Impromptu Votes
17
Social TV Apps
The Twitter App for Apple TV Lets Apple Users Tweet as They Watch
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Intelligent Social Marketing Assistants
'Cloohawk' Can Increase Your Social Media Reach
15
Third-Party Social Management Platforms
'PostmastR' Acts as a Social Media Manager for Brands
14
Animated Challenge Ads
This Carlsberg Israel Post Uses an iOS 11 Feature to Boost Engagement
13
AR Sci-Fi Lenses
Snapchat and Shazam Created an AR Portal to the World of Stranger Things
12
Music Recommendation Bots
Apple Music's Facebook Messenger Chatbot Suggests Songs
11
Honesty-Encouraging Party Games
Big Potato Created 'Truth Bombs' with YouTubers Dan & Phil
10
Haunting Vodka Ads
Svedka Vodka Created Creepy Retargeted Ads for Halloween That "Curse" Viewers
9
Compact-Shaped Selfie Cameras
Casio's Palm-Sized TR Mini Camera is Disguised as a Makeup Tool
8
Live-In Airport Campaigns
Ryan Zhu is Taking Up Residence in the Helsinki Airport for #LIFEINHEL
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Social Gathering-Planning Platforms
The 'PeepHerd' Platform Lets You Organize Meetups and More
6
Fantasy Ancestry Games
This GoT Newsfeed SmartApps Challenge Introduces a Family Tree Game
5
Content Curation Apps
DrumUp Allows Brands to Curate Their Social Media Content
4
Chatbot Fantasy Leagues
'Flash Draft' is a Fantasy Football League Embedded in Facebook Messenger
3
Sarcastic Swearing Bots
The Gitlost Bot Tweets Developers Curses in Github
2
Positivity-Producing Networking Apps
Facebook Acquired an Anonymous Complimenting App Called 'TBH'
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Video-Slicing Apps
'Story Slicer' Makes Sharing Long Videos Through Social Media Simple
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
AI Social Hubs
Promptzone is an Online Space for Curious Minds to Connect and Share Ideas
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
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
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 Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
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
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps
'Senior Planet Community' is Supported by the AARP for Seniors
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
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
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
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
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
Authentic Dating Apps
Menta Social is a Dating App For People Looking for Real Connections
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Connective Pet Communities
Petigo Connects Pet Owners So They Can Share Photos, Engage, and More
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
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
Decentralized Microblogging Platforms
Kbin is a Decentralized Content Aggregator on the Fediverse
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
MENA-Focused Influencer Platforms
Mitgo Group Debuts the Takefluence Platform for Content Creators
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
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
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
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
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
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-Based Newsletters
Pi.fyi by Perfectly Imperfect is a Newsletter for "People with Taste"
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it