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Top 55 Social Media Trends in December

From Service-Selling Creator Apps to Sexless Social Apps

— December 11, 2021 — Social Media
Social media is an integral part of many consumers' daily lives, and the December 2021 social media trends showcase how brands are leveraging these platforms to their advantage.

The 'Sexless Tribe' social app is one intriguing example from the list. The social app brings together people who value sexual abstinence as a key part of their identity. Users can create a profile and connect with other abstinent individuals in their local area. The new platform helps reach underserved individuals who may feel included in traditional social media platforms.

The newly launched THRIVE SS network, on the other hand, is a new support group for LGBTQ+ Black men living with HIV. The new platform was designed to "leverage the power of social media to help foster a community for its members." The platform values privacy and integrity and will only be available to users who are vetted by the organization.
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Vegan Butter Cooking Channels
Vegan Butter Cooking Channels
The Vegan Butter Channel Showcases Miyoko’s Creamery Products
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In-House Social Experimentation Teams
In-House Social Experimentation Teams
Pinterest TwoTwenty is Comprised of Engineers and More
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Privacy-Protecting Digital Ad Platforms
Privacy-Protecting Digital Ad Platforms
This Advertising Platform Doesn't Use Third-Party Tracking
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51
Social Media Feature Updates
Social Media Feature Updates
Twitter Uses Can Now Toggle Between Home and Latest Tweets
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50
Mixed-Reality Creation Applications
Mixed-Reality Creation Applications
'Volu' is a New iOS App That Allows Users to Create AR Models
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49
Resurrected Social Media Campaigns
Resurrected Social Media Campaigns
Victoria Revived a Dormant Twitter Account for Día De Muertos
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HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps
HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps
The 'THRIVE SS' Network is Launching An App For Gay Black Men With HIV
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eSports Live-Stream Features
eSports Live-Stream Features
'ESportsBattle' Debuts New Heart-Rate Monitor for Stream Enhancement
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Free High-Res Music Streamers
Free High-Res Music Streamers
The New 'Tidal Free' Plan Has Officially Launched in the U.S.
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Lyrical Captioned Music Streaming
Lyrical Captioned Music Streaming
Spotify Teams Up with 'Musixmatch' to Implement Real-Time Lyrics
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Social Media Troubleshoot Features
Social Media Troubleshoot Features
Instagram Launched the Rage Shake Feature to Report App Issues
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Ocean-Themed Fundraisers
Ocean-Themed Fundraisers
Teamseas Sets Out to Clean the World's Oceans
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Celebrity Interactive Virtual Experiences
Celebrity Interactive Virtual Experiences
Justin Bieber and Wave Team Up for Virtual Experience
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Social Media Tipping Features
Social Media Tipping Features
Twitter Releases its In-App Tipping Feature on Android
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Privacy-Protecting Creator Apps
Privacy-Protecting Creator Apps
This App Lets Creators Make Money Without Sacrificing Privacy
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Positive Jewelry Campaigns
Positive Jewelry Campaigns
Cartier Has Launched an Inspiring Holiday Campaign Titled 'Love is All'
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Music App Discovery Features
Music App Discovery Features
Spotify Launched TikTok-Inspired 'Spotify Discover' Feature
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Child-Safe Social Media Apps
Child-Safe Social Media Apps
This App Stimulates Children's Development and Creativity
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Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps
Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps
This Networking App Respects Your Privacy & Preferences
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Recipe-Recommending Camera Features
Recipe-Recommending Camera Features
Snapchat Food Scan Helps Users Understand Foods & Ingredients
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34
Service-Selling Creator Apps
Service-Selling Creator Apps
This App Helps Influencers List and Promote Their Digital Services
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Personalized Advice Apps
Personalized Advice Apps
The Intro App Connects People with Experts in Their Industry
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Connective Influencer Apps
Connective Influencer Apps
This App Helps Digital Creators Link Up With Brands and Marketers
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Social Media TV Expansions
Social Media TV Expansions
TikTok TV Launches In North America After Early Test Run
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Supportive Weight Loss Apps
Supportive Weight Loss Apps
This App Helps Forge Solidarity Among People Looking to Lose Weight
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Sexless Social Apps
Sexless Social Apps
This App Provides Community For People Practicing Abstinence
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Digital Snowball Fights
Digital Snowball Fights
M&M's is Launching a Virtual Snowball Fight for All Fans
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Mixed-Reality Holiday Markets
Mixed-Reality Holiday Markets
Snapchat's Holiday Market Features AR Experiences from Six Retailers
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Haunting Pasta Projects
Haunting Pasta Projects
Barilla's #CreepyPasta Tag Shares User-Generated Horror Stories
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Quirky Fungi Kitchenwares
Quirky Fungi Kitchenwares
Ototo's Magic Mushroom Funnel is a Fun and Functional Household Item
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Online Culinary Marketplaces
Online Culinary Marketplaces
Network Startup 'Foody' Allows Culinary Creatives to Share Recipes
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Multipurpose Super Apps
Multipurpose Super Apps
'Gojek' Has Evolved To a One-Stop-Shop for Mobile Needs
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Inspiring Shoppable Series
Inspiring Shoppable Series
Pinterest TV Engages Users with Live, Shoppable Content
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Uplifting Holiday Campaigns
Uplifting Holiday Campaigns
Louis Vuitton x Stacy Martin Celebrate Holidays in a New Campaign
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Sci-Fi-Themed Cosmetics
Sci-Fi-Themed Cosmetics
Colour Pop & 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection' is Out of This World
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Metaverse Startup Hubs
Metaverse Startup Hubs
Meta Partners with YellowHead to Help Startups with Digital Marketing
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Virtual Villager Cards
Virtual Villager Cards
Nintendo Releases Series 5 of the Animal Crossing amiibo Cards
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Walkthrough Winter Festival Experiences
Walkthrough Winter Festival Experiences
Polar Winter Festival is a Winter Wonderland Experience
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Vegan Influencer Cosmetics
Vegan Influencer Cosmetics
CelinaSpookyBoo Recently Debuted a New Makeup Line
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Unique Immersive Theater Experiences
Unique Immersive Theater Experiences
'Sleep No More' Puts Guest in the Middle of the Action
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Novel-Inspired Wallets
Novel-Inspired Wallets
The Novel Bookstore Makes Eye-Catching Wallets for Book Lovers
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Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books
Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books
The Octunnumi is Hiding Something and Readers Must Find Out
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Healthy Social Media Apps
Healthy Social Media Apps
The 'Ruva' App Protects Privacy and Discourages Addictive Scrolling
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Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Addison Rae and Hampton Beauty Launch a New Line of Fragrances
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Poetic Generative Art
Poetic Generative Art
Whistlegraphs Combines Music and Drawing to Create Poetic Images
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Metaverse Haptic Gloves
Metaverse Haptic Gloves
Meta is Taking Strides Toward the Metaverse with Prototype Haptic Gloves
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Vaporwave-Inspired Streetwear
Vaporwave-Inspired Streetwear
Popkiller and Warakami Vaporwave Release Retro Vaporwave Collection
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Traditionally Made Narrative Alcohols
Traditionally Made Narrative Alcohols
Copper in the Clouds Creates Alcohol with a Story to Tell
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Wizard Surprise Candles
Wizard Surprise Candles
Charmed Aroma's Harry Potter Candles Comes with Collectable Jewelry
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Multi-Sensory Restaurants
Multi-Sensory Restaurants
Selva Toronto Offers Patrons an Immersive Dining Experience
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4
Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts
Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts
Brae Lake's Specialty Wax Melts Pay Homage to Iconic Sweets
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Dynamic Sparkly Party Apparel
Dynamic Sparkly Party Apparel
Fringe + Co’s Apparel Looks Like the Life of the Party
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Van Gogh-Inspired Dresses
Van Gogh-Inspired Dresses
Selkie's Starry Night Collection is a Wearable Masterpiece
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Anime-Themed Streetwear Collection
Anime-Themed Streetwear Collection
Hypland and Hunter X Hunter Release Streetwear Collection
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