Top 55 Social Media Trends in August

From AR-Enabled Snapchat NFTs to Mystery Series NFTs

The August 2022 social media trends range from AR-enabled Snapchat NFTs to Gen Z book clubs.

Notably, NFT displays are currently being considered by social media giant Snap Inc. NFT creators could upload their designs as Lenses (i.e., augmented reality filters) to the app under the in-development feature. It's not surprising that Snapchat joined the NFT bandwagon, especially amid the increasing growth of the $40 billion NFT market.

Another notable example from the August 2022 social media trends comes from social media giant TikTok. The platform is building on the success of the #BookTok hashtag. TikTok's Book Club can be found within the app, and a new book will be recommended every month. As TikTok describes, this hub will be a "cozy corner where communities can experience the joy [of] reading together."

SCORE
6.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 90%
Activity 96%
Freshness 14%
Mobile Media Streaming Updates
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Tech
Mobile Media Streaming Updates
Popular Branded Fighting Games
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Tech
Popular Branded Fighting Games
Smooth Game Streaming Services
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Tech
Smooth Game Streaming Services
Inclusive Spell-Checking Tools
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Tech
Inclusive Spell-Checking Tools
Family-Friendly Party Games
CATEGORY
Tech
Family-Friendly Party Games
Animation Studio Acquisitions
CATEGORY
Tech
Animation Studio Acquisitions
Trending Film Trackers
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Pop Culture
Trending Film Trackers
Web-Based Snapchat Apps
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Tech
Web-Based Snapchat Apps
Digital Card Game Tournaments
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Tech
Digital Card Game Tournaments
EV Information Services
CATEGORY
Autos
EV Information Services
High-Resolution Gaming Consoles
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Business
High-Resolution Gaming Consoles
Simulation Racing Games
CATEGORY
Autos
Simulation Racing Games
Restaurant-Owned Charities
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Business
Restaurant-Owned Charities
Instagram-Famous Affordable Menswear
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Social Media
Instagram-Famous Affordable Menswear
Legacy Hot Dog Items
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Tech
Legacy Hot Dog Items
Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions
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Business
Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions
Industrial Metaverse Partnerships
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Tech
Industrial Metaverse Partnerships
Mystery Series NFTs
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Mystery Series NFTs
Speech-Mimicking AI Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Speech-Mimicking AI Apps
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
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Tech
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
Progressive Home Collections
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Progressive Home Collections
Short-Form Film Festivals
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Social Media
Short-Form Film Festivals
Livestreamed Fashion Campaigns
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Marketing
Livestreamed Fashion Campaigns
Web3 Gaming Platforms
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Tech
Web3 Gaming Platforms
Dedicated Link-in-Bio Applications
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Tech
Dedicated Link-in-Bio Applications
Co-Viewing Metaverse Events
CATEGORY
Tech
Co-Viewing Metaverse Events
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
CATEGORY
Marketing
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
Location-Based Social Media Platforms
CATEGORY
Social Media
Location-Based Social Media Platforms
Metaverse Education Series
CATEGORY
Marketing
Metaverse Education Series
AR-Enabled Snapchat NFTs
CATEGORY
Tech
AR-Enabled Snapchat NFTs
Inclusive Esports TV Shows
CATEGORY
Tech
Inclusive Esports TV Shows
Mobile Creature-Collector Games
CATEGORY
Tech
Mobile Creature-Collector Games
Virtual Talent Agency Projects
CATEGORY
Tech
Virtual Talent Agency Projects
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
Digital SFT Marketplaces
CATEGORY
Tech
Digital SFT Marketplaces
TikTok Event Tickets Feature
CATEGORY
Business
TikTok Event Tickets Feature
Custom Desktop Operating Systems
CATEGORY
Tech
Custom Desktop Operating Systems
Social Messaging Money Transfers
CATEGORY
Business
Social Messaging Money Transfers
In-Game Wallet Solutions
CATEGORY
Tech
In-Game Wallet Solutions
Instagram NFT Features
CATEGORY
Tech
Instagram NFT Features
Gamified Mystery Drink Experiences
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Gamified Mystery Drink Experiences
Pay-in-Chat Instagram Updates
CATEGORY
Business
Pay-in-Chat Instagram Updates
Co-Branded Mullet Wigs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Co-Branded Mullet Wigs
Virtual Banking Environments
CATEGORY
Tech
Virtual Banking Environments
Collaborative Twitter Features
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Collaborative Twitter Features
Authentic Beauty Activations
CATEGORY
Fashion
Authentic Beauty Activations
Safety-Focused Dating Apps
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Safety-Focused Dating Apps
Content Creator Tarot Cards
CATEGORY
Marketing
Content Creator Tarot Cards
$75K Dreaming-Pursing Contests
CATEGORY
Social Media
$75K Dreaming-Pursing Contests
Gen Z Book Clubs
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Gen Z Book Clubs
Spontaneous Photo-Sharing Applications
CATEGORY
Tech
Spontaneous Photo-Sharing Applications
Online Streaming Accessories
CATEGORY
Tech
Online Streaming Accessories
Retiree Influencer Houses
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Retiree Influencer Houses
Semi-Digital Clothing Designs
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Semi-Digital Clothing Designs
Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters

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