TikTok trends: week of 7 September 2026

Memes mocking Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, for its high price (starting at $2,000), its similarity to existing Android foldables, and its name coinciding with Duolingo's mascot Duo. Jokes include selling a kidney to afford it, comparing it to a passport, and brand banter from Samsung, Motorola, and Duolingo.

A meme that started in 2023 with a cryptic AI-generated image of a polar bear accompanied by the text 'This is a November 2026 meme. You won't understand it yet.' It became a viral fake prophecy, with people treating the bear as a message from the future and creating ominous edits, calendars, and songs referencing November 2026, even though no one knows what is supposed to happen that month.

A trending audio track used in TikTok videos for vlogs, GRWM (get ready with me), and transitions, featuring a snippet of the song 'Babydoll' by Jamie Miller.

A trending audio track used in TikTok videos for vlogs, GRWM, and transitions, featuring a snippet of the song 'So Good' by Jhené Aiko featuring Kendrick Lamar.

A trending audio track used in TikTok videos for vlogs, GRWM, and transitions, featuring a snippet of the song 'PACK IT UP' by cortis.

A viral audio meme originating from a Roblox voice chat video where players using parrot avatars repeated a player's phrase 'I just get so nervy' (a quirky way of saying 'I get so nervous'). The audio was later remixed into songs and used in videos featuring parrots, slime, and ASMR, becoming a widespread spam meme.

A humorous skit where people mock the misconception that making viral content is simple, using exaggerated reactions to show how wrong that idea is, especially for those without a social media team.

A video style that stitches together super fast clips flashing between outfits, accessories, nails, or fashion details in seconds, creating an attention-grabbing, dynamic effect.

A content format where creators film a traditional 'get ready with me' video but in a horizontal orientation instead of the usual vertical, making it stand out in the feed and grab attention mid-scroll.

A hook style where creators spin or rotate the camera between clips to make simple content feel more dynamic and capture audience attention.

A slideshow format where a group (often a team or friend group) answers a series of personal preference questions, with each member's answer displayed side-by-side to highlight their individual personalities and differences.

A meme originating from Twitch streamer Braden that combines the 'LA Pace' meme (from Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed) with the 'Faez' meme (from YBG Alliance), featuring a hand signal and angelic music. People create endless variations by adding 'LA' to different words (e.g., LA Fries, LA Job) and applying the format to any situation.

Internet turned the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death into a mock holiday called Kirkversary, with users creating fictional calendars, terms like 'Kirkification' and 'pre-Kirk', and AI edits and parodies. It started after Kirk was shot in 2025 and his image became the subject of ironic memes and inside jokes.

Tras el anuncio del remake de 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' para Switch 2, la nueva cara realista de Link se volvió viral en menos de 24 horas. Los fans compararon el diseño con antiguos memes de remakes hechos con Unreal Engine y con la frase 'Nintendo contrata a este hombre', generando memes sobre gráficos hiperrealistas y el 'valle inquietante'.

A humorous skit where someone plays a social media influencer who is distracted and disengaged while editing content, using the joke of being 'jet lagged from Australia' to exaggerate the editing-induced absence.

A viral meme featuring three AI-generated kittens dancing in sync to the catchy song 'La Calabaza' by producer Pumpky. The trend exploded on TikTok with people creating green-screen edits, memes, and real-life attempts to copy the kittens' dance and outfits, while some debate whether it's charming or an example of AI slop.

A creator films themselves pointing as text overlays pop up step-by-step, listing action items for 'Every day,' 'Once a week,' and 'Once a month' to share their content cadence or routine.

A creator holds up a paper cutout with a Polaroid-style window and text like 'This office is nothing without...' then cuts between shots of team members framing themselves inside the cutout, often set to the song 'End of Beginning' by Djo.

Users reanimate a dance scene from Kronk's New Groove, where Kronk and Miss Birdwell dance while making bread to Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove', using characters from other shows, movies, and video games.

A trending audio where creators lip-sync or mime to the words, often featuring a doll named Mia, and it's easy to use for fun content.

A trending audio where creators use the line 'I really want a dog, but my big fat mother is just too lazy' as a setup for a transition or grand reveal, often involving products or brands.