Top 35 Social Media Trends in October

From AR Grooming Lenses to Sporty Hashtag Campaigns

These October 2019 social media trends range from sporty hashtag campaigns to AR grooming lenses.

While Ralph Lauren's Hashtag Challenge Campaign leveraged Gen Z-friendly social media platform TikTok to generate content during this year's US Open, Manscaped's 'Prevent Manscaping Accidents' campaign was shared on Snapchat with fun filters that showed consumers what could happen if they didn't use its grooming products.

Other October 2019 social media trends to note include Spotify's Headie One Instagram filter which promoted a new album release by the artist and the 'Howl' Chat App. The chat platform lets users chat with strangers anonymously, opting for an interactive and customizable avatar for those looking to interact virtually without showing their face. In addition, the platform is also compatible with iPhone X ensuring added personalization thanks to animation features.

SCORE
6.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 98%
Freshness 9%
Social Media Video Tools
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Tech
Social Media Video Tools
Social Network Skill Verifications
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Network Skill Verifications
Fashion-Specific Video Content Sites
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fashion-Specific Video Content Sites
Social Media Football Content
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Social Media Football Content
Multimedia Messaging Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Multimedia Messaging Apps
Small-Scale Social Network Apps
CATEGORY
Social Media
Small-Scale Social Network Apps
Visual Contact Management Apps
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Tech
Visual Contact Management Apps
Social Network-Branded Video Devices
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Network-Branded Video Devices
Football Video App Promotions
CATEGORY
Tech
Football Video App Promotions
Social Media Reposting Apps
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Tech
Social Media Reposting Apps
Brain Computing Acquisitions
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Business
Brain Computing Acquisitions
Social Media App Tours
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Media App Tours
Social Media Engagement Tools
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Media Engagement Tools
Social Media Music Stories
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Media Music Stories
Social Media 3D Photos
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Media 3D Photos
Social Media Alert Systems
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Media Alert Systems
Social Media Auditors
CATEGORY
Business
Social Media Auditors
Social Media Video Streaming
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Media Video Streaming
Social Media Music Sharing
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Media Music Sharing
Social Media Business Tools
CATEGORY
Social Media
Social Media Business Tools
Shoppable Instagram Services
CATEGORY
Marketing
Shoppable Instagram Services
Kids Anti-Cyberbullying Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Kids Anti-Cyberbullying Apps
Cross Platform Dating Apps
CATEGORY
Social Media
Cross Platform Dating Apps
Social Experience Discovery Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Social Experience Discovery Apps
Sporty Hashtag Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Sporty Hashtag Campaigns
Football-Themed Social Media Lenses
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Football-Themed Social Media Lenses
Branded Halloween-Themed Drinks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Branded Halloween-Themed Drinks
Password Manager Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Password Manager Apps
AR Grooming Lenses
CATEGORY
Marketing
AR Grooming Lenses
Anonymous Avatar Chat Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Anonymous Avatar Chat Apps
Interactive Social Media Advertising
CATEGORY
Social Media
Interactive Social Media Advertising
Sneaker-Branded Social Media Contests
CATEGORY
Marketing
Sneaker-Branded Social Media Contests
Album-Promoting AR Filters
CATEGORY
Marketing
Album-Promoting AR Filters
Ultra-Playful Tequila Branding Initiatives
CATEGORY
Marketing
Ultra-Playful Tequila Branding Initiatives
Podcast-Inspired Alcoholic Drinks
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Podcast-Inspired Alcoholic Drinks

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