Top 70 Social Media Trends in May

From Avatar Video Chat Apps to Social Home Video Challenges

The rise of social media has never been more prevalent than during these social distancing times, and the May 2020 social media trends showcase how brands are pivoting their models to accommodate the shifting realities brought forth by COVID-19.

Many of the May 2020 social media trends underscore the importance of staying at home including a new initiative by GoPro. The camera brand launched a social media challenge named #HomePro that asks fans to use its camera equipment to showcase their at-home activities. Fans can use the hashtag on social media for a chance to win a Hero8 Black or Max camera, as well as access to GoPro Pus for five years.

Another brand making use of social media is film company Universal that recently launched hashtag-based watch parties for the early release of 'The Hunt,' 'The Invisible Man,' and 'Emma.' The feature allows fans to connect and interact while watching the same content apart.

SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 95%
Freshness 9%
Test Site-Displaying Navigation Apps
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Social Media
Test Site-Displaying Navigation Apps
Virus-Related Social Media Chatbots
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Social Media
Virus-Related Social Media Chatbots
Anti-Disruption Social Media Features
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Social Media
Anti-Disruption Social Media Features
Social Media Virus Surveys
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Social Media
Social Media Virus Surveys
Organized Team Messaging Apps
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Tech
Organized Team Messaging Apps
Desktop-Compatible Direct Messages
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Social Media
Desktop-Compatible Direct Messages
Hashtag-Based Watch Parties
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Pop Culture
Hashtag-Based Watch Parties
Monetized Social Live Streams
CATEGORY
Social Media
Monetized Social Live Streams
Dedicated Messenger App Releases
CATEGORY
Tech
Dedicated Messenger App Releases
Live-Streamed Haunted House Tours
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Social Media
Live-Streamed Haunted House Tours
Virtual Draft Charitable Campaigns
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Lifestyle
Virtual Draft Charitable Campaigns
Multimedia-Compatible Social Platforms
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Tech
Multimedia-Compatible Social Platforms
Smartwatch Social Media Apps
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Fashion
Smartwatch Social Media Apps
Branded Educational Videos
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Marketing
Branded Educational Videos
Bespoke Relaxing Video Soundscapes
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Social Media
Bespoke Relaxing Video Soundscapes
At-Home Cocktail Inspirations
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Marketing
At-Home Cocktail Inspirations
ASMR Celebrity Documentaries
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
ASMR Celebrity Documentaries
Intentionally Uninteresting Podcasts
CATEGORY
Tech
Intentionally Uninteresting Podcasts
AI Interview Feedback Tools
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Tech
AI Interview Feedback Tools
Grocery-Branded Isolation Activites
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Marketing
Grocery-Branded Isolation Activites
Social Event Organization Apps
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Tech
Social Event Organization Apps
Accessible Virtual Hangouts
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Tech
Accessible Virtual Hangouts
AR Currency Scanning Filters
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Tech
AR Currency Scanning Filters
Virtual Prom Parties
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Tech
Virtual Prom Parties
Branded Live Workout Videos
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Lifestyle
Branded Live Workout Videos
Historical Series-Themed ASMR Videos
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Pop Culture
Historical Series-Themed ASMR Videos
LGBTQ+-Friendly Live Stream Quizzes
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
LGBTQ+-Friendly Live Stream Quizzes
Content Co-Watching Features
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Content Co-Watching Features
Social Media-Integrated Browsers
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Social Media
Social Media-Integrated Browsers
Podcast Hangout Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Podcast Hangout Platforms
Virtual Influencer Health Campaigns
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Social Media
Virtual Influencer Health Campaigns
Virtual Wine Tastings
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Lifestyle
Virtual Wine Tastings
Travel-Inspired T-Shirt Giveaways
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Marketing
Travel-Inspired T-Shirt Giveaways
Social Media Virtual Concerts
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Tech
Social Media Virtual Concerts
Video-Chat Podcasting Tools
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Social Media
Video-Chat Podcasting Tools
Daily Designed Restaurant Menus
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World
Daily Designed Restaurant Menus
Social Media Gaming Apps
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Tech
Social Media Gaming Apps
Live Pizza-Making Series
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Lifestyle
Live Pizza-Making Series
Self-Care Live Chat Series
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Lifestyle
Self-Care Live Chat Series
Hotel Social Distancing Ads
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Marketing
Hotel Social Distancing Ads
Influencer-Focused Mother's Day Campaigns
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Marketing
Influencer-Focused Mother's Day Campaigns
Communal Media-Streaming Services
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Tech
Communal Media-Streaming Services
Pig-Themed ASMR Channels
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Social Media
Pig-Themed ASMR Channels
Multi-Generation Beauty Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Multi-Generation Beauty Campaigns
Social Media-Silencing Initiatives
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Social Media-Silencing Initiatives
Social Media Cooking Shows
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Media Cooking Shows
Stress-Relieving ASMR Channels
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Social Media
Stress-Relieving ASMR Channels
Virtual Graduation Ceremonies
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Lifestyle
Virtual Graduation Ceremonies
Grocery-Branded Virtual Events
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Marketing
Grocery-Branded Virtual Events
Customizable Social Avatars
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Social Media
Customizable Social Avatars
Virtual Fashion Event Challenges
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Pop Culture
Virtual Fashion Event Challenges
Interactive Virus Mapping
CATEGORY
Social Media
Interactive Virus Mapping
TV-Based Video Chat Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
TV-Based Video Chat Platforms
Social Home Video Challenges
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Home Video Challenges
Pandemic-Themed ASMR Videos
CATEGORY
Social Media
Pandemic-Themed ASMR Videos
Virtual Motherhood Communities
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Virtual Motherhood Communities
Real-Time Video-Sharing Apps
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Real-Time Video-Sharing Apps
Friendly Recommendation Apps
CATEGORY
Social Media
Friendly Recommendation Apps
Virtual Co-Viewing Rooms
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Virtual Co-Viewing Rooms
Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
CATEGORY
Tech
Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
Social Media Cocktail Competitions
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Social Media Cocktail Competitions
VR-Based Co-Watching Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
VR-Based Co-Watching Platforms
Digital Hangout Platforms
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Digital Hangout Platforms
App-Based Support Groups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
App-Based Support Groups
Fashion-Forward Custom Gaming Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Fashion-Forward Custom Gaming Experiences
Interactive True Crime Podcasts
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Interactive True Crime Podcasts
Neon Green Virtual Sofas
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Neon Green Virtual Sofas
Empowering Pandemic Emojis
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Empowering Pandemic Emojis
AR-Enabled Magazine Covers
CATEGORY
Marketing
AR-Enabled Magazine Covers
Avatar Video Chat Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Avatar Video Chat Apps