Copy the TikTok trends
going viral this weekEvery format trending on TikTok right now, with how to make it yours
See which formats creators are filming this week, whether you're early or late, and exactly what to keep and what to swap. Then post your version first on Instagram.
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Formats you can film · updated November 12, 2026
- 1I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothieFresh
214
creators this week
- 2Bicep heart flexFresh
211
creators this week
- 3Wdym my card's been declined? glow upFresh
208
creators this week
- 4Closing the door prankFading
112
creators this week
What's trending on TikTok right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the TikTok trends creators are copying this week include "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie", "Bicep heart flex" and "Wdym my card's been declined? glow up". 214 creators posted "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie" in the last 7 days alone, and every format on this page shows what to keep the same, what to make yours, and whether you're early or late.
Updated November 12, 2026 · numbers refresh every hour
TikTok trends this week
Formats a business can film, ranked by how many creators posted each one in the last 7 days. Every one is checked by our team and comes with its recipe.
- 1
I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie
FreshUse the audio of a person repeating 'I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie and you paid me no mind' to soundtrack a relatable scenario, a repetitive task, or a confusing situation described in on-screen text.
Keep the same
The audio repeating the line 'I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie and you paid me no mind'.
Make it yours
The relatable scenario or situation described in the on-screen text and the creator's reaction.
214 creators this week (new this week)Early, worth jumping on now. - 2
Bicep heart flex
FreshFlex one bicep and use your other hand to form a heart shape against the muscle.
Keep the same
Flexing one bicep and forming a heart shape against it with the other hand
Make it yours
The person flexing, the location, and the background music
211 creators this week (+21000% vs last week)Early, worth jumping on now.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 3
Wdym my card's been declined? glow up
FreshShow a series of older or less flattering photos, then transition on the beat to a current 'glowed up' version of yourself while lip-syncing to the 'Wdym my card's been declined?' audio.
Keep the same
The audio 'Wdym my card's been declined?' and a glow up transition.
Make it yours
The person and their specific 'before' and 'after' photos or clips.
208 creators this week (new this week)Early, worth jumping on now.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 4
Closing the door prank
FadingTell a family member or friend to run through a doorway as fast as they can, then pretend to slam the door shut just as they reach it to see their reaction.
Keep the same
A person is told to run through a doorway while the filmer holds the door handle and pretends to close it.
Make it yours
The person running and their reaction to the door closing.
112 creators this week (-40% vs last week)Late, only worth it if it fits you really well. - 5
While they're out partying btw
FreshShow yourself working, gaming, or performing a repetitive task with on-screen text stating 'While they're out partying btw' to a specific rhythmic breathing audio.
Keep the same
The on-screen text 'While they're out partying btw' and the rhythmic breathing audio.
Make it yours
The activity being performed, such as gaming, working at a fast-food restaurant, or training.
107 creators this week (new this week)Early, worth jumping on now.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 6
Don't let a fanatic see this
FreshShow a specific niche product or gift idea with on-screen text warning a certain type of 'fanatic' or 'mom' not to see it, implying they will want to buy it immediately.
Keep the same
The on-screen text hook starting with 'Do NOT let a...' or 'Don't show this to...'
Make it yours
The specific product being shown and the target audience mentioned in the text.
91 creators this week (new this week)Early, worth jumping on now.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 7
In that case, I want wings glow up
FreshShow a series of older or less polished photos or clips, then transition on the beat to a current, 'glowed up' version of yourself while a voiceover says 'In that case, I want wings.'
Keep the same
The audio line 'In that case, I want wings' and a transition to a glow up.
Make it yours
The person or subject undergoing the transformation.
73 creators this week (+356% vs last week)Early, worth jumping on now.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 8
Guessing my exam grade
PeakingAsk a friend to look at your exam score while you guess it by asking a series of yes-or-no questions about what you can do at that age, such as driving, drinking, or retiring.
Keep the same
Guessing an exam score by asking age-related yes-or-no questions.
Make it yours
The specific questions asked, the student, the subject, and the final grade revealed.
52 creators this week (+16% vs last week)Post your version now, before it turns. - 9
Rock paper scissors food challenge
RisingPlay rock paper scissors with friends or family over a large plate of food; the winner gets to take a huge bite or 'inhale' a portion while the losers have to wait or run away.
Keep the same
Playing rock paper scissors to decide who eats a large meal
Make it yours
The participants, the type of food, and the location
33 creators this week (+175% vs last week)Early enough to ride it.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 10
You'll never look 25 again glow up
FadingShow a series of older photos or videos of yourself while on-screen text repeats a comment about how you will never look like you did at a younger age, then transition to a current, more stylish or fit version of yourself with the text 'Thank God'.
Keep the same
On-screen text repeating 'You'll never look [younger age] again' followed by 'Thank God' or 'Good'.
Make it yours
The creator's current age, the younger age they are being compared to, and the 'before' and 'after' footage of themselves.
24 creators this week (-82% vs last week)Late, only worth it if it fits you really well.Works for: Consumer brands, Local businesses - 11
Halloween costume loading reveal
FadingShow yourself in plain clothes with the text 'Halloween costume loading...' and a loading icon, then transition to reveal your full costume.
Keep the same
The text 'Halloween costume loading...' and a loading icon transition.
Make it yours
The creator and the specific Halloween costume revealed.
22 creators this week (-73% vs last week)Late, only worth it if it fits you really well.Works for: Consumer brands - 12
If I no dey for Nigeria travel
FadingShow yourself in your home country (often Nigeria) with text 'If I no dey for [Country]', then transition on the beat to clips of yourself in various international travel destinations with text 'If I no dey [City/Country]'.
Keep the same
The audio and the sentence structure 'If I no dey for...'
Make it yours
The locations shown and the specific countries or cities mentioned in the text.
18 creators this week (-92% vs last week)Late, only worth it if it fits you really well.Works for: Consumer brands
How to find TikTok trends in minutes
Scrolling the For You page shows you a trend after everyone else has seen it. Start from the formats creators are copying right now.
Step 1: Open this week’s formats
Create your Virlo account for free and open Trends. Content Trends ranks every format by how many creators posted it this week.
Step 2: Check if you’re early or late
Every format has a stage, from Fresh to Fading, and a chart of creators posting it each day, so you know if it’s still worth filming.
Step 3: Keep the same, make it yours
Each format comes with its recipe: the part every version keeps, and the part you swap for your product, place or story.
Step 4: Ask Claude or Copilot for your version
Ask what format to copy this week for your business, and get your version written out, beat by beat.
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TikTok trends, answered
What's trending on TikTok right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the TikTok trends creators are copying this week include "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie", "Bicep heart flex" and "Wdym my card's been declined? glow up". 214 creators posted "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie" in the last 7 days alone, and every format on this page shows what to keep the same, what to make yours, and whether you're early or late.
What are the TikTok trends this week?
This week's list starts with "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie" (Fresh, 214 creators), "Bicep heart flex" (Fresh, 211 creators), "Wdym my card's been declined? glow up" (Fresh, 208 creators), "Closing the door prank" (Fading, 112 creators), "While they're out partying btw" (Fresh, 107 creators). Formats a business can film come first, and the numbers update every hour.
How do I find trends on TikTok?
Look for one format that a crowd of creators who don't know each other start copying in the same few days, then check that it's still growing. Virlo does both: it spots formats across 18M+ viral videos, a person on our team checks every one, and each format shows how many creators posted it this week against last week. To see what's trending on TikTok today, open the list at the top of this page, which updates every hour.
What are the current social media trends this week?
On TikTok and Instagram Reels, the trends worth copying are formats: something creators repeat with one part swapped. This week that includes "I saw you on 8th Avenue drinking a smoothie", "Bicep heart flex" and "Wdym my card's been declined? glow up". Most of them start on TikTok and reach Instagram later.
What's trending on Instagram Reels this week?
Most Instagram Reels trends start on TikTok first, so a format that is Fresh or Rising on this list is usually still early on Instagram. The Instagram Reels trends page at virlo.ai/reels shows the formats already crossing over, with example Reels.
How do I know if a TikTok trend is still worth doing?
Check its stage. Fresh means early and worth jumping on now. Rising means early enough to ride it. Peaking means post your version now, before it turns. Fading means late, so only do it if it fits you really well. Stages come from creators posting this week compared with the week before.
What TikTok trends can businesses use?
9 of the 12 formats on this page are a fit for at least one kind of business, from consumer brands to local businesses and B2B. Each card says who it works for. Ask Copilot or Claude "what format should I copy this week for my [business]?" and it picks the formats that fit you, with your version written out.
What's the difference between a TikTok trend, a sound and a topic?
A format is something creators copy: a sound, a line, a setup or a picture that every version keeps, plus one part each creator swaps. A popular sound on its own is not a format if nobody copies a shared action, and a topic is something people talk about but nobody copies. This page tracks formats.
Do TikTok trends work on Instagram Reels?
Yes. Most formats start on TikTok, which is what this list tracks, so a format that's peaking on TikTok can still be early on Instagram Reels. Take the recipe, make your version, and post it on Instagram first.
How do I go viral on TikTok?
Start from a format that's already spreading. Keep the part every version keeps, swap in your product, place or story, and post while it's Fresh or Rising. 7 formats on this page are at one of those two stages right now.
What should I post on TikTok this week?
Your version of a Rising or Fresh format that fits what you sell. Open its recipe, keep what it says to keep, swap in your product or story, and film it on your phone. If you'd rather not pick, ask Copilot or Claude to pick for your business.
Can Claude find TikTok trends?
Plain Claude guesses from its training, so it can't know what creators posted this week. Add the Virlo connector to Claude from the Claude directory, then ask "what format should I copy this week for my [business]?" and it answers from this list, with the stage, the recipe and example videos for each format.
Can Virlo predict TikTok trends?
Calling trends before they happen is where we're taking Virlo, the way Bloomberg did it for markets and Polymarket and Kalshi did it for what happens next. Today, every format shows whether you're early or late, so you never film a trend that's already over.
How often is this list of TikTok trends updated?
The numbers refresh every hour. New formats get added as our team checks them, and Fresh means Virlo spotted the format in the last 7 days.
Is Virlo free to try?
You can start for $0, and every paid plan comes with a 7-day free trial. Every plan is listed at virlo.ai/pricing.