Top 40 Social Media Trends for March

From Rapper-Made Social Platforms to Emoji Expansions

These March 2018 social media innovations outline the various ways in which social media platforms and networks are shaping our culture, both online and offline.

This month's list features a variety of examples of new innovations that emphasize connection, rather than isolation. One of these examples of social betterment is the rapper Chamillionaire's new social platform, which encourages its consumers to meet in the real world after the app facilitates an online connection. Meanwhile, a collection of new dating apps have appeared, all of which play into niche interests, like food or special activities, to deepen connections between users.

Meanwhile, Apple is hoping to further its engagement by offering 157 new emoji designs, that range from food items like bagels and mangos, to new hair colors and styles.

SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 81%
Activity 84%
Freshness 8%
Data-Covering Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Data-Covering Apps
Social Cloud-Searching Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Cloud-Searching Platforms
Social Video Game Profiles
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Video Game Profiles
Web-Sourced GIF Initiatives
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Web-Sourced GIF Initiatives
eCommerce Sealing Wrap Partnerships
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
eCommerce Sealing Wrap Partnerships
Social Media-Harnessing CV-Builders
CATEGORY
Business
Social Media-Harnessing CV-Builders
Curated Online Video Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Curated Online Video Platforms
Search Result Stories
CATEGORY
Tech
Search Result Stories
Rapper-Made Social Platforms
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Rapper-Made Social Platforms
Address-Saving Social Networks
CATEGORY
Social Media
Address-Saving Social Networks
AI Beauty Enhancing Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
AI Beauty Enhancing Smartphones
User-Friendly Social Networks
CATEGORY
Tech
User-Friendly Social Networks
Exclusive Disappearing Content Tools
CATEGORY
Tech
Exclusive Disappearing Content Tools
Anime-Inspired AI Voices
CATEGORY
Tech
Anime-Inspired AI Voices
Anonymous Chat Networking Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Anonymous Chat Networking Apps
Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
Quiz-Based Dating Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Quiz-Based Dating Apps
Travel Advice-Sharing Apps
CATEGORY
World
Travel Advice-Sharing Apps
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
CATEGORY
Tech
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Ephemeral In-App Shops
CATEGORY
Business
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Engagement-Focused Dating App Updates
CATEGORY
Tech
Engagement-Focused Dating App Updates
Password-Matched Dating Sites
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Password-Matched Dating Sites
Geochat-Locating Apps
CATEGORY
Social Media
Geochat-Locating Apps
Internet Interaction Video Games
CATEGORY
Tech
Internet Interaction Video Games
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Antitheft Alarm Selfie Sticks
CATEGORY
Tech
Antitheft Alarm Selfie Sticks
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Expanding Emoji Offerings
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Expanding Emoji Offerings
Question-Based Social Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Question-Based Social Apps
Provocative AR Magazine Covers
CATEGORY
Tech
Provocative AR Magazine Covers
Interactive 3D Social Posts
CATEGORY
Tech
Interactive 3D Social Posts
Activity-Based Dating Apps
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Activity-Based Dating Apps
Food-Based Dating App Services
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Food-Based Dating App Services
Collaborative Comedic Influencer Palettes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Collaborative Comedic Influencer Palettes
Faux Paparazzi-Inspired Subway Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Faux Paparazzi-Inspired Subway Ads
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
Confrontational Digital Media Signs
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Confrontational Digital Media Signs
Haute Couture GIFs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Haute Couture GIFs
Gravel-Based Interactive Installations
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Gravel-Based Interactive Installations