What’s Trending on Instagram? – May 2025 Roundup
“Nicknames” Trend
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This is a cool trend where you share nicknames that you have been ever called with the people in your life, in this trend you mention every nickname you’ve ever been called and by who and maybe why you’ve been given that nickname
How to use this trend
Create a short video and use the Instagram’s text on-screen feature to list all the nicknames you have been called and who called you that nickname. Use this sound
You can even consider mentioning why they called you that nickname, but make sure all of that is shortly described to fit well on the text on-screen
“Duo Transition” Trend
Audio: Pretty woman by Henner Hoiers, The Rivets
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The “Duo Transition” trend involves two people performing synchronized transitions where they oftenly change outfits, locations, or even moods in a synched manner
How to use this trend
Plan a sequence where both can start in one state and then transition to another, then record the first scene by ensuring both of you are in sync
Pause the recording then change into the next state and resume recording from the same exact position then use editing tools to merge the clips and making sure to create a smooth transition effect
“Vacation Roll-call” Trend
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This trend is special for the travel buddies where every one reveals their travel role including what they have done to make their travel experience better
How to use this trend
Film a 20 to 30 seconds reel in your vacation where each person announces their role with on-screen texts, example “My name is John, and I made all the reservations”
For humor, one person can interrupt repeatedly, claiming roles, a good known example is when the wife cuts off husband to list her tasks
Example, wife says, “I booked the reservation” husband starts, “I’m the husband, and I…” but wife interrupts with “And I planned the itinerary” Husband tries again; wife cuts in with “And I packed” and it can end with the husband saying “Well, I guess I’m the credit card”
What’s Trending on Instagram? – April 2025 Roundup
“Almost Forgot That This was the Whole Point” Trend
Audio: Matt Berry – Take my Hand
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This trend can be used to show special moments in ones life, it usually depicts what really matters in life such as family, friends, travel or even passions people have.
You can use this trend to show what really matters in your life.
How to use this trend
Create a short video showing maybe a family gathering or even a travel moment, making sure that moment should be a genuine moment.
Overlay the text “Almost forgot this was the whole point” using Instagram’s text editor and then make sure to use this sound
“Duo Dance” Trend
Audio: “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners
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The “Duo dance” trend involves two people dancing in sync and for this they use the famous “Come on Eileen” , this challenge shows chemistry between friends, partners or even influencers
How to use this trend
Partner up with a friend or fellow influencer and dance together using this sound and ensure both dancers can be seen and are dancing in sync
This trend can be done either by dancing while sitting or standing, but according to most videos it is preferred to sit and move in sync with your partner
“God Forbid” Trend
Audio: Easy by Commodores
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The trend can be used to show a humorous act such as “God forbid I enjoy my coffee in peace without someone asking for a sip”, which shows that the subject is humorously showing that they can’t enjoy their coffee without someone asking for a sip
How to use this trend
Start with a text overlay showing a common judgmental statement, followed by your sarcastic “God forbid…” response. Use this sound
Just remember that you can use this trend by sharing something that you humorously think that is annoying you and then say “God forbid, ….”
