What TikTok was watching in 2020
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The same year COVID-19 shut down the world, TikTok became the most downloaded app.
Why it matters: Trends that went viral in 2020 still shape user experiences today β from dancing to recipe-sharing to storytelling.
Here's a look back on some of the biggest trends, creators, sounds and moments on TikTok during 2020:
Top viral videos
πΉ Vibing with Cran-Rasberry
π₯οΈ Relatable Zoom meetings
Biggest memes and challenges
π #BoredInTheHouse and I'm in the house board
π« Have you ever seen #TwoPrettyBestFriends?
π§βπ« #YouHaveTo learn videos
π€£ #DontLeaveMe puns
Biggest rising stars
π Charli D'Amelio
π©πΎβπ³ Tabitha Brown
πΈ Chriselle Lim
πΊ Noah Beck
β¨ Addison Rae
Celebrities who joined the app
π€ Jason Derulo
π Kylie Jenner
πͺ© Lizzo
πΈ Charlie Puth
Popular recipes and snacks
π« Cream cheese and bell peppers
β Whipped coffee
π Banana bread
π₯ Pancake cereal
Top 10 songs
- "Savage Love" (Laxed β Siren Beat) β Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo
- "Savage" Remix β Megan Thee Stallion
- "OUT WEST" (feat. Young Thug) β Travis Scott
- "WAP" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) β Cardi B
- "Say So" β Doja Cat
- "Tap In" β Saweetie
- "The Box" β Roddy Ricch
- "Rags2Riches" (feat. ATR Son Son) β Rod Wave
- "Supalonely" (feat. Gus Dapperton) β BENEE
- "What You Know Bout Love" β Pop Smoke
Fashion and style moments
π¦ How to make a butterfly dress
π Quick change edits
Top niche communities
π€ #AltTikTok
π #WitchTok
π§ #DracoTok
π· #CottageCore
πΌοΈ #RugTikTok
