The issue of net neutrality has been the source of a lot of talk that has been nonstop throughout the year, as seen in many of the top December 2014 Internet ideas. Internet users are looking to have more control and in many cases, are using it as a platform to rally together to inspire action and change.
In collaboration with a number of talented artists, Tumblr created a series of t-shirts that can be purchased, with proceeds going to support the Media Democracy Fund's Open Internet Defense Fund. Another inspiring initiative for digital literacy on college and university campuses comes from Google, driving buses across Bangladesh to teach, inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Top 55 Internet Trends in December
From Free Data Devices to Crowdfunding Commercial Spoofs:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 26, 2014 — Pop Culture

54
Familial Cartoon Accounts
Peter Griffin's Instagram Account Features the Whole Family

53
Viral Catcalling PSAs
This Viral Catcalling Video Functions as a Street Harassment PSA

52
Historical Portrait Selfies
Olivia Muus Introduces Classical Paintings to the Art of the Selfie
51
Fat-Filtered Celebs
These Celebrities Gain a Couple Pounds with the FatBooth App
50
DIY Mutant Costumes
This Mystique Costume Took Ten Hours to Create
49
Spud Wedding Photography
These Toy Wedding Photos Show Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Getting Hitched
48
Glamorous Vlogger Photos
The New Hollywood Project Imagines YouTube Stars as Hollywood Icons
47
Startup Title Spoofs
The Silicon Valley Job Title Generator Parodies Entrepreneurial Roles
46
Outrageous Cat Calendars
The Official Social Justice Kittens Calendar Contains Cat Commentary
45
Stellar Astronaut Selfies
Rick Mastracchio Takes Impressive Snaps and Shares Them on Twitter
44
Cultured Movie Tumblrs
'Art in Film' Celebrates Artistic Works in Backgrounds of Movies and Shows
43
Celebrity Doppelganger Fashions
#WWYW Captures the Yeezus Fashion of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
42
Future Workplace Infographics
This Infographics Predicts the Death of the Office
41
Monetizing Online Video Guides
This Infographic From SwiftBud Explains Making Money on YouTube
40
Free Data Devices
Outernet's Solar Powered Lantern Internet Stick Connects to the Web Even Offline
39
Internet-Only TV Streaming Services
The HBO Online Subscription Hopes to Compete with Netflix
38
Cranky Christmas Sweaters
This Grumpy Cat Christmas Sweater Dashes Holiday Spirit
37
Hostile Online Dating Messages
The Bye Felipe Instagram Account Shows the Terror of Online Dating
36
Feng Shui Infographics
This Infographic Details the Power of an Ancient Practice
35
Good Grammar Parodies
Weird Al Yankovic's Word Crimes Pokes Fun at Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines
34
Candid Menswear Bloggers
Louge Delcy aka Dapper Lou is an Online Space for Stylish Photos
33
Preventative Drowning Infographics
This Swimming Infrographic Examines Accidental Death
32
Cupcake Dating Accounts
Lee Breslouer Posed as a Cupcake on His Tinder Profile
31
Adventurous Lifestyle Blogs
We Need To Live More by Ella Grace Denton is a Fast-Growing Community
30
Celebrity Poetry Generators
The Willow and Jaden Smith Poetry Generator Goes Deep
29
Digital Sport Subscriptions
The ESPN Online Subscription Service Grants Live Web Access to Cricket
28
Internet Education Buses
Google is Driving a Bus Across Bangladesh as a Digital Literacy Campaign
27
Internet-Streaming Photo Frames
EO1 by Electric Objects is an Evolution of the Digital Photo Frame
26
Convenient Cricket Streaming Services
Willow TV Lets Cricket Fans Enjoy the Action Online
25
Free Internet Apps (UPDATE)
Facebook's Internet.org is Improving African Internet Access in Kenya
24
Streaming Surveillance Cameras
Google Acquires Dropcam to Move into Home-Security Market
23
Bottled Celebrity Souls
SoulsRUs Allows You to Purchase the Souls of the Rich and Famous
22
Typecast Actor Singalongs
This Lorde Royals Parody Examines Racial Stereotypes in Film
21
Chat Compilation Books
Memeoirs Turns Your WhatsApp Chat History into a Hard Cover Book
20
Artistic Internet-Supporting Tees
Tumblr's Net Neutrality T-Shirt Line Features Different Artists
19
Online Subscription Platforms
MediaPass Allows Web Publishers to Monetize Digital Content
18
Silly Anti-Smoking Videos
The Truth's Anti-Smoking Initiative Shows Serious News in a Comical Way
17
Ad-Blocking Internet Services
Google Contributor Gets Rid Of Online Ads For a Monthly Fee
16
Rueful Adulthood Parodies
This Royals Parody Suggests Adulthood Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be
15
Volunteer Statistic Infographics
Cancer Research UK's Infographic Measures the Volunteering Sector
14
Kissing Strangers Films
Director Tatia Pilieva Captures People's First Kiss on Camera
13
Eco Vote-Encouraging Sites
Hack the Election Wants Millennials to Vote in Favor of Clean Power
12
Crowdfunding Commercial Spoofs
Jena Friedman Parodies Sites Like Kickstarter in This Fake Ad
11
Paywall-Disarming Protest Coverage
SCMP Readers Can Be Informed About Occupy Central For Free
10
Fancy Feline Covers
Celebrate National Cat Day With the Unusually Formal Grumpy Cat Phone Case
9
Munching Animal Videos
The Tiny Hamster Eating Tiny Burritos Video is Too Cute to Handle
8
Internet Distraction Videos
James Hamblin Discusses the Drawbacks of Internet Multi-Tasking
7
Airport Music Videos
Richard Dunn Sings 'All By Myself' During a Night at the Las Vegas Airport
6
Metropolitan Tech Infographics
This Infographic Describes the NYC Tech Sector
5
Style Tutorial Collaborations
RachhLoves is Joining Forces with the W Network for a Style Series
4
Melodic Wedding Vows
The Musical Pair of 'Us The Duo' Composed Their Own Romantic Wedding Song
3
Lemon-Tasting Baby Films
Pucker by April Maciborka and David Wile is Utterly Adorable
2
Newscaster Rap Videos
This Brian Williams Ludacris Cover is Made Up of Edited Sound Bites
1
Celeb Cab Counselling
Alec Baldwin's Love Ride Offers Unsolicited Relationships Advice to Couples
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Digital Fashion Event Series
The Digital Fashion Designer’s Council Debuts Fashion Week Connect
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Creative Online Social Networks
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Hands-Free Car Innovations
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Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
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AI-Powered Visual Content Generators
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Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
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Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Philanthropy-Inspired Collections
The I’m Library People Initiative Encourages Holiday Giving
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
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Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
AI Video Insights
Sora Creators Curates Trending AI-Generated Videos from Twitter in Real-Time
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Transformative Social Media Platforms
WeAre8 is Designed to Prioritize Users Over Algorithms
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
Chromatic Inspiration Digital Platforms
The PANTONE Color Insider Tool Serves Color Forecasts
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
AI-Powered Audio News Podcasts
Google Discover Daily Listen Turns the Latest Updates into Episodes
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Tech-Based Senior Programs
The National Council on Aging Taps AT&T to Help Seniors with Tech
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Internet Humor News
The Daily Snoo Turns Hilarious Reddit Trends Into Satirical News
Tech News Platforms
DevNow Delivers Weekly Tech And Product News Every Monday Morning
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
TV Game-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Netflix and Domino's Join on Emergency Pizza Campaigns
Community-Powered Recommendations
'Something Like' Offers Community Recommendations For Anything
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Censorship-Combatting Library Initiatives
The Toronto Public Library Marks Freedom to Read Week
Top City Discovery Tools
Things.in Helps Users Find the Most Reviewed Attractions and Stays
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Free College-Targeted Giveaways
Roku Offers College Students Free Merchandise at a Roku-Themed Van
AI-Powered Web Features
Google Announced AI Overviews in Search for Canadians
Idea Discovery Tools
Firefinder Instantly Generates Business Ideas From Any Webpage
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Online Exploitation Education Courses
Childhelp and Meta Launch a Free Educational Curriculum
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Expanding Browser Extensions
SecondPage Aims to Reduce Clutter in Search Results
Data Connectivity Re-Branding Initiatives
GlocalMe Debuted a New Brand Identity & Product Line-Up
Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries
The Worst Children’s Library Highlights Harmful Content
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
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Uncharted Web Journeys
'Visit a Random Website' Sends You to Unexpected Corners of the Internet
Idea Feedback Platforms
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Philanthropic Media Initiatives
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Nightlife Insight Tools
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Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
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Creative Texting Tools
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Image-To-Poetry Generators
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Creative Career Networks
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Internet Access-Expanding Initiatives
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Developer Resource Hubs
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Content Aggregation Tools
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Intentional Online Experiences
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Domain Sales Insights
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Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
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SEO Resource Hubs
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Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
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Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
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Self-Service Event Promotions
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Privacy-Conscious Tools
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Daily Fun Facts
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Streaming Viewing Insights
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Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Decentralized Ad Platforms
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Membership-Based Community Engagement
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Online Consumer-First Identity
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Social Essay Libraries
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Positive Daily Routine Elevations
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Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
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TV-Specific Pop Informants
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Gamified Inspiration Networks
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Digital Entrepreneur Directories
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