TikTok is known for all dance videos, but also for household tips & tricks, recipes and challenges. Click on the red texts in the article to immediately see the most popular, funniest and trending TikToks of 2021.
Like Twitter, TikTok also looks back on the popular and hot topics in 2021. TikTok attracted no less than 1 billion people in 2021 for entertainment, discovering and sharing their interests and learning new skills. The TikTok community found new creative outlets, supported sports teams and important social issues, and discovered new favorites in food and music trends and genres. In the Netherlands we saw new innovative ways to travel, tips for a healthy breakfast and we looked at a game of catch.
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Content from popular categories such as animals, sports and entertainment was enjoyed worldwide this year. Here are the trending TikToks in those categories, both nationally and internationally.
In the Netherlands
• @dutchgoalkeeper – He catches every ball.
• @adrianraza – An innovative way to travel.
• @aviodrome – A rare glimpse inside cockpits through time.
Worldwide
• @k_passionate – Curious how a sea otter and your own laugh sound together? Then watch this video.
• @jongraz – What’s it going to be like today? This pug has the answer.
• @edsheeran – Rehearse, or make a TikTok video?
• @randyfeltface – Only on TikTok you will find a doll feeding a giraffe carrots.
• @noorstars – Visiting a family with too many house rules.
The playlist
Popular songs on TikTok this year came from both well-known and emerging artists, and from a mix of diverse genres. From pop, hip-hop and rap to electronic and dance, music starts on TikTok. These were some of our community’s big favorites this year.
The Netherlands
Without you – The Kid LAROI.
Lottery – K CAMP.
Best Ever (feat. Ayo & Teo) – Polo Frost.
Worldwide
“Astronaut in the Ocean” – Masked Wolf, @jayprehistoricpets.
“Beggin'” – Måneskin, @therealmaneskin.
“Adderall (Corvette Corvette)” – Popp Hunna, @justmaiko.
“Sugar Crash!” – ElyOtto, @zuro_xuro.
“STAY” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, @luckythirteenz.
Eats on repeat
These are the most popular TikToks from recipes to smart tips for clearing your kitchen cupboards.
The Netherlands
#Foodies came together to share their favorite kitchen hacks and of course FOOD.
#SummerRecipes the best food under the sun.
#PastaChips take over the Netherlands.
Worldwide
Feta Pasta by @d_shaba .
Ratatouille by @samseats.
Fried Cheese by @rafael.nistor.
Egg Mastery by @omuraisupuro.
Supersized cheeseburger by @cznburak.
The Throwbacks
In 2021, old trends were revived and either rediscovered for the first time. People all over the world shared favorite hobbies from the past and first reactions to trends from popular categories like entertainment, beauty & grooming, and games.
The Netherlands
@milanrutz – Takes us back to kindergarten.
@bsoumahu – About a recognizable Dutch eating habit.
Worldwide
@blueeverything_ – What school outfits looked like in the 90s.
@sofyank96 – He’s been pulling flames out of his hands long before it was easy.
@ABBA – Gimme, gimme, gimme everything from ABBA. We never get enough of it!
@kareen.cruz – Sending your taste buds back to the 90s.
@keenvsurtiktok – Reminiscing to pass the time.
Big little communities
In 2021, communities around pets, sports and education were very popular. Discover some of the other hottest communities of 2021 here.
The Netherlands
#CatsOfTikTok and #DogsOfTikTok – all videos about our furry friends.
#ASMRTikTok – oddly satisfying sounds.
#NursesTikTok – watch how they make a patient’s life better.
Worldwide
#BookTok – The world’s most creative book club.
#SportTok – There are no losers here.
#LearnOnTikTok – From making beautiful dolls to handy household hacks, there’s so much to learn on TikTok.
#BeautyTok – All beauty and care tips.
#NatureTok – Truly nature at your fingertips.
only on tiktok
This year, the Movie Filter, Green Screen, and Color Customizer were among the most popular creative effects. These are the TikTok trends made possible by the tools and effects of TikTok and the creativity of the users in 2021.
Inverted Filter – @livbedumb.
Versailles Run – @hilaryhyra.
Retro – Vintage DV – @alexmapeli.
Duet – @andrewlarranaga.
Buffering – @robothighway.
Ask on TikTok
Users will be given the option to use a new question-and-answer feature on the app that invites you to reflect on your most memorable moments in 2021. Examples of these questions include “What was your highlight of 2021?” or “What was your happiest moment of 2021?” and you can then answer it in a new creation or by sharing a previous TikTok video.
