Top 10 TikTok Trends Booming Globally in 2025
TikTok has solidified its place as the world’s trend engine, outpacing platforms like Instagram and YouTube in driving short-form content virality. Its powerful algorithm, creative tools, and global creator base have made it the go-to destination for cultural waves, dance challenges, AI filters, and meme formats. In 2025, TikTok continues to shape pop culture and redefine online influence.
1. She Doesn’t Know It Yet
This emotionally cinematic format begins with “She doesn’t know it yet, but…”, leading into heartfelt or surprising reveals,like proposals or comebacks. It’s become a powerful storytelling method that resonates across generations, gaining over 4.2 billion views and solidifying its place as one of TikTok’s top narrative trends this year.
2. AI Action Figure
Using AI tools, creators transform themselves into stylized action figures or anime-like heroes. These impressive before-and-after edits reflect the fusion of pop culture and digital art. With creative freedom and shareability at its core, this trend remains a popular way to showcase imagination and editing prowess.
3. Noooooo Audio Challenge
Using the dramatic “Noooo!” voiceovers, creators exaggerate minor life mishaps,like dropping snacks or forgetting an assignment. The universally relatable humor, combined with theatrical delivery, has made it one of the year’s funniest and most viral challenges, tapping into everyday chaos with flair.
4. AI Manga Filter Craze
This trend turns faces into animated manga characters using an in-app filter. With over 155 million videos, it taps into global anime fandoms while giving users a stylized, dreamlike twist on their real appearance. It continues to grow as creators mix it with storytelling and roleplay.
5. NPC Challenge
Mimicking robotic video game characters, users repeat catchphrases like “Yes, ice cream! Yum!” while reacting to gifts in livestreams. The oddly hypnotic delivery and surreal tone turned it into an instant meme and spawned parodies, cosplay videos, and even influencer livestream monetization spinoffs.
6. Photo-to-Video Transformation
With one tap, a still photo transitions into a vivid, motion-packed video,thanks to TikTok’s and CapCut’s video wizardry. This trend stuns viewers with unexpected movement and cinematic quality, creating eye-catching surprises perfect for travel reels, glow-ups, and romantic reveals.
7. Side-Eye Challenge
It’s all in the look. Users throw shade or silent judgment with nothing more than a strategic glance. Set to trending audio, these quick videos deliver massive laughs while maintaining low effort and high relatability,ideal for memes, reactions, and Gen Z sarcasm.
8. ESPRESSO Dance Challenge
Backed by the infectious beat of “Espresso,” this dance challenge invites both casual movers and trained dancers to perform slick, stylized moves. Its accessible choreography and catchy hook have made it a dance floor favorite across TikTok and Reels alike.
9. Italian Brainrot Memes
This absurdist trend uses AI-generated creatures paired with made-up Italian names and dramatic monologues. The humor lies in the randomness, overly specific character backstories, and surreal visuals. It’s a strange but wildly engaging movement that’s built a cult following online.
10. Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge
Inspired by a viral image of Nicki balancing on chairs in high heels, fans attempt risky recreations for the thrill. Though Nicki herself warned fans to be careful, the challenge remains hot, blending fashion, bravery, and a bit of chaos for viral impact.
