TikTok Trends Roundup 2022

TikTok has had another tremendous year. With over 3 billion downloads, and a user increase of over 180%, it’s safe to say we’ve been glued to the addictive app. 

So, what have been the standout trends on TikTok for 2022? 

January

Ok I like it… Picasso 

Kicking off the TikTok year in review, we have a TikTok classic. Posted originally by @itsreefa, the sound has racked up 1.7 billion views, and over 202.9K videos have been created using it.

@itsreefa Welcome to Coventry ? #fyp #foryou ♬ Whats this I like it Picasso Yeah datway – ReefaTV

@thesorrygirls trust ?? the ?? process ?? #okayilikeitpicasso #picasso #booktable #booktok ♬ Whats this I like it Picasso Yeah datway – ReefaTV

Renaissance Eyes

The first TikTok filter to make it onto the trend list: Renaissance Eyes. With over 195.8K videos, users clicked through the Renaissance paintings with their own eyes over the original.

@princessmiathechi She won. #renaissance #fyp ♬ Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life – Vitamin String Quartet

@bidzovan3♬ Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life – Vitamin String Quartet

February

It’s not pomegranate…

A soundbite from one of creator Max Fosh’s interviews went viral on TikTok. With 50.3K videos, people were using the soundbite to show situations they mistook something for something else. 

@maxfosh i do not know my fruit… #maxfosh ♬ original sound – Max Fosh

@sianpot Oops #fyp #sideprofile #dating ♬ original sound – Max Fosh

Shrek in the Sky

Need we say more? 224.1K videos were created showing a giant, latex-and-heels dressed Shrek in the sky. 

@minka840 #fyp ♬ LDN – Lily Allen

@organbutwithanm Shrek broke the O2 @happychrysler_ ♬ LDN – Lily Allen

March

Doors vs Wheels

Ah, the age old question… are there more wheels or doors in the world? With over 494.8M views on the debate, we’ve had arguments for Hot Wheels ruling wheels, and advent calendars and cruise ships ruling doors. (We’re Team Wheel). 

@ynezwilliams_ ughhhh idk what do u guys think? #teamwheels #teamdoors #fyp #wheelsvsdoors #doorsvswheels ♬ original sound – Follow Me

@sociallypowerful It really is the people you trust the most :/ #doorsvswheels #wheelsvsdoors #teamWHEEL ♬ AYSMD By Mike Hancho – Thereal_mikehancho

Reading Rainbow

Ever had a confusing sentiment in your mind, but no way to express it? The Reading Rainbow theme song, paired with the Space filter has your back. TikTok users created over 389K videos sharing their unique thoughts. 

@patrykwxjcik #fyp #foryou #britishschool ♬ Reading Rainbow Theme Song – Reading Rainbow

@aayushabhattarai8The question specifically didn’t need one, how did he even grade it?♬ Reading Rainbow Theme Song – Reading Rainbow

April

Jiggle Jiggle

An interview from Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date with Louis Theroux was remixed  by Duke Jones. The remix has over 6.7M videos created using it, and its own viral dance. 

@jessqualtermy money don’t jiggle jiggle.♬ Jiggle Jiggle – Duke & Jones & Louis Theroux

@musicratingsx #GameTok #SixNationsRugby #louistheroux #chickenshopdate #ameliadimz #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #viral ♬ Jiggle Jiggle – Duke & Jones & Louis Theroux

Rotoscope

The Rotoscope filter and song In My Mind was used over 152K times to show situations where users have been mildly hypocritical. 

@sociallypowerful I’m a sucker for thirsty Thursdays #socialmediaagency #relatable #agencylife #worklife #workhardplayhard #dancemachine ♬ In My Mind (feat. Crystal Waters) – Never Dull

@miffz_ I’m joking, I will never get bored of talking about my acting days ? #theholiday #childactor #childactress #wherearetheynow #christmasfilm ♬ In My Mind (feat. Crystal Waters) – Never Dull

“Ah”

A GRWM-gone-wrong  video by Katey Lorrel has been duetted nearly 80K times thanks to her pain-induced, but pitch-perfect cry of “Ah!”. 

@luccaladtrumpet #duet with @kateylorrell lol #funny #trumpet #meme #musiciansoftiktok #music #rickroll ♬ original sound – Kate ?

@grizzlyflute #duet with @kateylorrell #funny ♬ original sound – Kate ?

May

Tiny bee

The Tiny Bee filter went viral alongside the soundbite “And the best part of this plan is… no one can stop me!” Users were sharing their funny and relatable, but bad habits. The filter was used over 206.2K times. 

@alicemaee12 Hehehe #tiktok #fyp #tinybee ♬ original sound – Charlie Mosey

@primark every time x #primark #primarkhaul ♬ original sound – Charlie Mosey

June

Binley Mega Chippy

I think we all remember the Binley Mega Chippy phenomenon. A chippy in Coventry went viral and received visitors from all over the globe thanks to a TikTok-sound-gone-viral. 

@j2hundred Vid out soon #j2xkia #binleymegachippy #viral ♬ Binley Mega Chippy – Alex

@jeffersonmiaa Coventrys new spotlight #fyp #foryoupage #liverpool #viral #lfc #binleymegachippy #coventry #uk ♬ Binley Mega Chippy – Alex

Rainbow strobe  

The Rainbow Strobe filter has been used over 10.7M times, and was used to share unusual questions people have been asked in various situations. 

@joebxggs We all good though dont worry ? @georgebxggs #uk #comedy ♬ original sound – Kyle & Jackie O

@noodleandtildefluffy ? not ? chubby ?♬ original sound – Kyle & Jackie O

July

They’re a 10, but… 

A trend-turned-filter took over TikTok. Users would say “They’re a 10, but…” and proceed to name a niche ick or turn off in partners. The trend has over 25.6M views. 

@hourwhen idk y im so aggressive #hesa10but #TikTokAwardsPH2022 #fyp ♬ original sound – arwen – Arwen F. Rockwell

@camkirkhambabyIs this bad?? New TMI episode is out now 🙂♬ original sound – Cam Kirkham

Horace

The Horace filter was used over 67K times this year, and was primarily used to make funny videos about an annoying person or sibling being in your presence. 

@nicole_keep♬ Dancing With Myself_WHENEVER WHEREVER Tutorial – NBC

@alice_nevin Wingwoman #shakira #dancing ♬ Dancing With Myself_WHENEVER WHEREVER Tutorial – NBC

August

It’s corn!

Arguably one of the most wholesome trends of the year. “Corn Kid” went viral in a video where he expressed his love for sweetcorn. The interview was made into a catchy tune that was used to show other things users loved and why. The sound has over 2.7 billion views. 

@mitchdorling All hail the corn kid #cheers #tok #fyp #foryou #yes #corn #itscorn #lookatthisthing #lumpofnobs #ithasthejuice #whatelse #supportsmall ♬ It’s Corn – Tariq & The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy

@elinalovesbubbie he looks like a corn #cats #fyp #catsoftiktok ♬ It’s Corn – Tariq & The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy

Police by JPhant

A filter of a police car with a green screen for the back window and the sound locked up – coinyes was used to share experiences users would be arrested for if they became illegal. The filter was used over 58.9K times. 

@hayleykiyoko DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND #lemonademouth ♬ locked up – coinyes

@vinnyguadagninoLock him up♬ locked up – coinyes

September

Butter Boards

Move over cheese boards, it’s butter board time. Users shared their favourite butter recipes and combinations, culminating in over 397.7M views.

@naughtyfork Butter board is my new fvaorite thing. Idea by @Justine Doiron !! #fyp #butterboard #foryou #tiktokfood #viral ♬ Chill Day – LAKEY INSPIRED

@twisted Check out this amazing autumnal butter board with brown butter, candied walnuts, hot honey and fried rosemary! ?? Made by our very own @spencooks #butterboard #charcuterieideas #autumnrecipes ♬ original sound – twisted

Red dress

The Red dress filter was used over 220.6K times, mostly when catching people off-guard. 

@jacksepticeye♬ Originalton – ᥫ᭡

@samsmith❤️‍?♬ Originalton – ᥫ᭡

Bizcochito

The song Bizcochito by Rosalia became a viral TikTok trend, where people would be acting judgemental and chewing gum, while listing bad habits other people have. There have been over 1.8M posts using the sound. 

@aoifemullen3 we beefin’ #womeninag #farmtok #fyp #livestock #farm #farming #buffalo ♬ BIZCOCHITO – ROSALÍA

@aurorashar ? #judging #dog #dogsoftiktok #dogs #dogtok #dogmom ♬ BIZCOCHITO – ROSALÍA

October

Negroni… sbagliato… with prosecco 

What’s your drink of choice? A soundbite from an interview with House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke went viral, and people began sharing their favourite experiences. The sound has over 50M views. 

@wang_lifestyle Can you tell my apartment is my personality? #loftapartment #apartmenttour #sanfrancisco #interiordesign ♬ a negroni sbagliato w prosecco l hbo max – hbomax

@sociallypowerful It’s called Happy FriYAY for a reason #officelife #officehumor #fridaywfh #wfhlife #agencylife #agencyjoke #socialmediamarketing #smm ♬ a negroni sbagliato w prosecco l hbo max – hbomax

November

Horror hotel

A filter inspired by The Shining was used over 41.4K times. Users shared funny moments they were running away from/avoiding certain tasks. 

@aliodriscoll_ We’ll circle back in 2023 #fyp #foryou #work #wfh #corporate #corporatelife #manager #joblife #job #worklife ♬ Psycho Killer – Talking Heads

@amyepohl it just takes me sooo long to commit… need to think about doing it for a few days first ?? #pov #relatable #fightwithamy ♬ Psycho Killer – Talking Heads

Remember – Sped Up

The song Remember by Becky Hill and David Guetta was used over 760.8K times by groups of friends creating a fun, concert-like experience using their phone torches. 

@northstarboysLYING IN BED?ON MY OWN?♬ Remember – Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) – Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo

@sofyan ?✨ #onlywhenimlyinginbedonmyown ♬ original sound – ʀᴇᴏ

December

2022 in photos

As we wrap up the year, users have begun sharing their year in photos. There are currently 34.4K videos for this, but expect more before the year is through. 

@joselymiroslavaa 2022 i love youuu ?? #trend #fyp #happiness #2022in100photos ♬ son original – justanunknownstar

@lenia.klm i could cry ?❤️‍? #CapCut #2022in60photos #recap #trending ♬ son original – justanunknownstar

AI Face

AI has taken over TikTok recently, but the latest trend is the AI Face filter. Users line their faces up to the filter, and type in what they want themselves to turn into. There are 36.1K videos using the filter so far.

@officialmrkebs24 #voiceeffects #foryoupage #reaction #fypシ゚viral #pourtoi #Stitch #mrkebs24 #viral ♬ original sound – Itsyourboymrkebs

@matcha_samurai Hi, I’m Matcha Samurai ?? #matchasamurai #didyoubowtho #fyp ♬ original sound – Matcha Samurai

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