Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are the winners of the 2013 battle of social media supremacy. That being said, Google+, Vine and Snapchat (among others), all had plenty of moments in the spotlight as well. We've seen a lot of ideas come and go in terms of social media, but this new way of communication isn't going anywhere if digital natives have anything to do with it. This is why so many of the examples from 2013 feature physical versions or personified versions of various social networks.
To understand where social media is headed and how to best use it with regards to your company's brand efforts, be sure to have a look at what Trend Hunter's Social Media Trend Report can help you with. Online presence is one area you can't afford to miss out on!
Top 100 Social Media Trends in 2013
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Pantyhose Pooch Portraits
Stockings on Pets Make for Some Seriously Funny Dog Pictures
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Self-Embedded Photo Edits
PeejeT Incorporates Himself into Photoshopped Celebrity Images
96
Expecting Ballerina Photography
Instagram's 'Balletbeautiful' Shows a Dancing Pregnant Ballerina
95
Artfully Exposed Insecurity Art
Steve Rosenfield Encourages People to Communicate their Feelings
94
Overseas Violence Awareness Campaigns
Ogilvy's New Massive Anti-Violence Campaign in Saudi Arabia
93
Comically Honest Brand Art
Clif Dickens Takes Popular Brands and Gives Them Fitting Slogans
92
Social Media-Sourced Models
These Unconventional Diesel Models Were Spotted on Social Media
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Emulating Extravagant Lifestyle Charts
'The Cost of Being Great Gatsby' Puts a Price on Luxury
90
Social Media Thighvertising
Teenagers in Japan Do Human Billboard Advertising for Cash
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Unimpressed Dog Memes
Nothing Seems to Please This Negative Norman in These Hilarious Photos
88
Tweet-Fueled Beer Competitions (CONTEST)
Trend Hunter and Toronto's Beerfest Offer a Chance to Win
87
Reality Show-Inspired Ads
'Nei Tuoi Panni' is a Campaign with Real Clients
86
Massive Sustainable Offices
The Google Tel Aviv Office is Mind-Blowing
85
Insta-Wreckage Auto Ads
Toyota's 'Don't Shoot and Drive' Instagram Ad Puts Filters on Wrecks
84
Epic Stance City Captures
Check Out the Personal Shots of New York City by Photographer Chris Ozer
83
Imitating Social Profile Pranks
CasinoRoy Creates Confusion with His Fake Facebook Accounts
82
Mood-Reflecting Installations
E/B Office's 'Mood Map' Shows How People on Twitter are Feeling
81
Vibrantly Edgy Fashion Ads
The Juicy Couture Fall 2013 Campaign Incorporates Social Media
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Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
79
Master Chef Holograms
The Humaleon System Brings Gordon Ramsay Right into Your Kitchen
78
Online Billionaire Startup Infographics
Staff Lays Out the Numbers For the Biggest Online Startups
77
Meme-Based Nominee Depictions
This Year's Oscar Nominees Get Memed in These Redone Posters
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Fluffy Cocoa Easter Confetti
These White Chocolate Marshmallow Easter Confections Are Scrumptious
75
Identifying Espresso Charts
This 'Exceptional Expressions of Espresso' Guide Displays Coffee Types
74
Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
TheCHEF Helps You Shop and Delegate to Produce Scrumptious Suppers
73
Burnt-Out Ballerina Photos
Mangabeira and Arrais Picture a World Where Technology Trumps Art
72
Poorly Placed Art Blogs
The 'Great Art in Ugly Rooms' Tumblr Puts Famous Paintings in Awful Places
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21st Century Pin-Up Captures
The 'Newfangled Pin-Up' Series Features Ladies Who Love Their Phones
70
Social Media-Fueled Motto Campaigns
This Ted Baker SS13 Campaign Encourages Tweeting Taglines
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Internet Meme Class Photos
This Illustration Features Several Iconic Pop Culture References
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Much Mentioned Superhero Stats
This Infographic Visually Represents the Most Popular Superheroes
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Fruit-Decaying Infographics
'A Matter of Life and Death' Showcases How Long Fruit Lasts
66
Stereotype-Breaking Social Media Accounts
The Everyday Africa Instagram is Educational and Honest
65
Motivational Athletic Resolutions
The Nike Running 2013 Campaign Hits the World with a Hashtag
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Self-Obsessed Disney Snapshots
These Disney Instagram Selfies are Picture Perfect
63
Gyroscopic Geometric Cases
The AVA Smart Shell Requires Tactile Interaction with Your Smartphone
62
Peeping Cat Costumes
The Latest Internet Craze Involves Popping Your Cat's Head into a Picture
61
Social Media Ice Cream
The Facebook Ice Cream Flavor is a Clever Twist on a Classic Dessert
60
Cat-Printed Mini Skirts
‘PrettySnake’ Gets Kick Started with its Kitty-Printed Piece
59
Social Media Bird Bots
Twitter Notifications Come to Life with the Coconatch Desktop Device
58
Revolutionary Social App Interfaces
Facebook Home is Literally Changing the Face of Smartphones
57
Informative Infographic Resumes
This Resume Could Land You a Creative Industries Internship
56
Social Media-Inspired Cameras
The Instagram Camera Will Add a Hipster Touch to Any Night Out
55
Social Media Cosmetics
The Social Butterfly Blue Nail Polish is for the Facebook-Savvy Generation
54
App-Imitating Street Art
These Real Life Instagram Posters Transform the Streets with Filters
53
Anti-Smoking Amulets
The Clean Life Device Offers Emotional and Mental Support During Cessation
52
Internet Gaming Controllers
The 'Reddit Karma Controller' Will Turn Your Favorite Site into a Game
51
Aged Wizard Instagram Spoofs
This Funny Instagram Parody Shows Harry Potter as an Embarrassing Dad
50
Satirical Instagram Accounts
'Satiregram' Uploads Descriptions of Cliché Photos on Instagram
49
Facebook Page Engagement Infographics
This Chart Depicts 10 Ways to Boost Social Media Interaction
48
Virtual Tourism Ads
The San Pellegrino Three Minutes in Italy Campaign is Remote-Based
47
Social Media-Themed Storybooks
This Social Media Story for Kids Addresses Internet Addiction
46
Friendship Dating Experiments
40 Days of Dating Pushes Friendship to the Next Level
45
Themed Wing Offices
The Haifa Google Office is Inspired By its Surroundings
44
Themed Virtual Workplaces
Soho Foursquare Office Uses Social Media Badges for Interior Inspiration
43
Web-Enabled Antique Gizmos
Levi's Station to Station is a Modern Refurbishment of Retro Gadgets
42
Observatory Vegetable Growing Kits
These Transparent Window Planters Let You Observe Germination
41
Tweet-Inspired Comic Blogs
Twitter: the Comic Adapts Funny Tweets into Four-Panel Comics
40
Tech-Savvy Ad Remakes
Graphic Designer Eoin Conlon Re-imagines Classic Ads
39
Social Media Concept Stores
The Karl Lagerfeld Concept Store in Amsterdam is More Than Clothes
38
Yacht-Diving Celebrity Parodies
The Jay-Z Yacht Dive Parodies are Making Some Serious Splash
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Superhero Social Media Buttons
Graphic Designer and Illustrator Jaime Calderón Creates Super
36
Manga Battle Reenactments
Kamehameha-ing Schoolgirls Recreate Moves from Anime Films
35
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
34
Social Media Street Sign Ads
A Safe Driving Campaign Incorporates Social Media Icons with Signs
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Lofty Social Media HQs
Pinterest's New Creative Workspace is in a San Fransisco Warehouse
32
Social Media Marathons
The Nike Japan Run Like Me Project Gets a Fan to Run for Facebook Likes
31
Pensive Designer Pose Blogs
This Tumblr Blog Exclusively Shows Designers with Hands-on-Face Poses
30
Light-Bending Camera Snapshots
Mariana Vargas Creates 'Iphoneography' Using Her Own iPhone 5
29
Incorrect Tooth Brushing Techniques
The 'How Not to Brush Your Teeth' Chart Teaches What Not to Do
28
Social Media Obsession Pendants
This Instagram Necklace Shows Off Your Picture-Taking Prowess
27
Cheap Campaigning Charts
Take Advantage of these 27 Proven Marketing Strategies for Small Budgets
26
Mass Media Marketing Flowcharts
This Social Media Success Guide Takes You Through Each Step
25
Short Video-Sharing Infographics
This Vine Video Guide Shares How Impactful Vine is for Brands
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Adapting Artist Campaigns
Adobe Studio Reveals the Faces That are Changing the Art World
23
DIY Social Photo Booths
This DIY Photo Booth is an Instagram-Inspired Photo Delight
22
Selfie-Taking Seniors
This 'Instagram-Pa' is Sharing his Vintage Photos Online
21
Customizable Social Media Kicks
The Nike Photo ID Project Allows You to Customize Using Instagram
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Social Media Marketing Statistics
More Companies are Using Social Commerce to Boost Business
19
Superhero Background Charts
This 'History of Superman' Infographic Shows How This Hero Came to Be
18
Social Media Board Games
This Board Game Eliminates the Digital Boundaries of Facebook
17
Trending Phone Covers
The Hashtag Smartphone Case is Perfect for Social Media Addicts
16
Surprisingly Smart Dishes
FlexiBowl Looks Simple and Silicone But it's Intelligent and Interactive
15
Chocolate Social Media Feuds
Kit Kat Challenges Oreo to Twitter Tic-Tac-Toe with Hilarious Results
14
Personified Social Network Art
Jon Lock Imagines Social Media Sites as Human Characters
13
Cat Head Cushions
The ZLYC Kooky Cat Cushion is Packed with Personality
12
Social Metropolis Graphs
The Phototrails Project Maps Out the Instagram Signatures of Cities
11
Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
10
Social Media-Based Shops
The Kellogg's Social Media Shop Exchanges Cereal for Instagram Photos
9
Social Media Department Stores
Upside is a Market Where You Can Experience the Web in Real Time
8
Typographic Self-Portraits
The 'You Are Your Words' Website Makes Pictures from Written Words
7
Confectionery Popularity Charts
The Top 10 Ice Cream Brands Know the Importance of Being Social
6
Punny Father's Day Beer Ads
The Heineken 'Legendary Dad Jokes' Campaign Showcases Cheesy Jokes
5
Photo-Fueled Car Competitions
The Mercedes-Benz' 'Take the Wheel' is a Competition for Instagram
4
Social Media Fashion Campaigns
The J Crew Pinterest Collaboration Debuted the Fall Catalog
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Media Campaign Timelines
Social Advertising Has Changed Major Marketing Methods Drastically
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Beautiful Typography Photo Apps
The Over App Allows Smartphone Users to Overlay Fonts on Pictures
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Humorous Work Excuse Charts
The '16 Excuses for Being Late To Work' Guide Offers Funny Stories
Related Ideas
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
NFT Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam AW23 Fused Physical & Digital Elements
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
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
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
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
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
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
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
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
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
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
AI Social Media Assistants
Olly is a Personal AI Assistant Designed to Help Social Media Managers
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
AI Social Media Tools
Axoon Will Post Personalized Content to Your Socials
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Browser Updated Privacy Features
Google Search Rolls Out New Updates for Privacy Control
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
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
MENA-Focused Influencer Platforms
Mitgo Group Debuts the Takefluence Platform for Content Creators
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Multi-Link Social Features
Instagram Adds Support for Up to Five Links at a Time in a User Bio
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
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
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
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
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
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
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
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
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
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
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
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
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 Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
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
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it