These July 2022 social media updates feature new ways to engage virtual communities. From TikTok scrolling controls to link in bio tools, these ideas aim to make social media platforms more user-friendly. On the business side of social media, companies can now use GoDaddy's new bio-linking tool, providing brands with a simple solution for promoting their content via a built-in link in their profiles.
While social media scrolling is fun and highly entertaining, some users feel it takes up too much of their days. TikTok has opted for a solution to control screen time and curb endless scrolling. Dubbed the Screen Time Break, users can now control the amount of time spent in a single session on the app through the new locking feature. Social media platforms are increasingly bettering themselves to fit into the modern lifestyle.
Top 55 Social Media Trends in July

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Social Video Creators Tools
Meta Announces the Launch of All New Creators Tools for Reels

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Anti-Gravity Gaming Smartphones
The Black Shark 5 Pro has a 144hz Display and 120W Hyper Charging

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TikTok-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny’s Kicks Off Summer with a Social Stars Influenced Menu
52
App-Based Marketing Tips
TikTok Launches the Second Season of its Made for TikTok Series
51
Video-First Social Media Platforms
The Mixo App Was Created for Food Content
50
Blockchain-Based Western Games
Gala Games Announced 'Grit' for the Epic Games Store
49
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps
Mindbud Guides Individuals to Better Understanding Emotions
48
AI-Powered Staring Contests
KitKat's Absurd and Fun Blink Break Encourages Gen Z to Take a Break
47
Exclusive TikTok Comedy Series
Pearpop Launches 'Finding Jericho' Subscription Series on TikTok
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Omnichannel Customer Support Services
Thryv Offers CX and Growth Solutions to Small Businesses
45
App-Based Culture Initiatives
TikTok Launched the Second Iteration of its API Trailblazers Program
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Privacy-Focused Web Browsers
Firefox Added Default Cookie Protections for All Users
43
Home Safety Campaigns
Allstate Began 'The Selfie Effect' Campaign to Encourage Canadians' Safety
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In-App TikTok Games
TikTok is Testing Mini-Games on its Video Clip App for Vietnamese Users
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B2B TikTok Integrations
The TikTok WooCommerce Plugin Integration is Designed for Merchants
40
Interconnected Metaverse Initiatives
Saga Raised $3.6 Million to Develop its Soulbound Middleware
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Centralized Customer Support Platforms
Gorgias Launched a New Social Media Integration Service
38
TikTok Scrolling Controls
TikTok's 'Screen Time Break' Feature Helps Users Curb Endless Scrolling
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TikTok Rap Campaigns
Oi TikTok is a New Three-Part Show Supporting a Rap Campaign
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Simplified Independent News Outlets
'Decomplicated' Explains Popular News Headlines to Citizens
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Real-Time 3D Metaverses
Gala Games and Unity are Developing the 'VOXverse' Metaverse
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TikTok-Specific Creative Universities
TikTok Launches Creative Agency Partnerships University
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Link In Bio Tools
GoDaddy Launches New Link in Bio Tool to Compete with Linktree
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Trustworthy News Initiatives
The Trust Project Added a New Set of 'Trust Marks' to News Outlets
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TikTok Avatar Features
'TikTok Avatars' are Highly Customizable Digital Characters
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Social Media Wellbeing Features
TikTok Released a Screen Time Dashboard for Users
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TikTok Stories
TikTok Launches Pilot Version of 'TikTok Stories' to Compete with Instagram
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Creator-Based Marketing Opportunities
TikTok Announces its Branded Mission Ad Product for Creators
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Facebook Journalistic Initiatives
Meta Annouced the 'Meta Journalism Project' for Media Startups
26
Retro Role-Playing Games
Capcom Announced 'Mega Man Battle Network' for Modern Consoles and PC
25
TikTok Crediting Tools
TikTok is Introducing Creator Video-Crediting Capabilities
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Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps
DoorDash Debuted the 'Most Loved' Program on its Platform
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TikTok Decluttering Tools
TikTok is Beta Testing a New 'Clear Mode' Feature for Clean Scrolling
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Community-Serving Media Outlets
Anita Li Launched 'The Green Line' Media Platform
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Immersive Farming Games
Square Enix Announced the Action Farming Game 'Harvestella'
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Virtual Reality Parental Controls
Meta Launches New Parental Control Tools to Make VR Safer
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Creator-Focused Social Media Features
LinkedIn Announces the Launch of New Audio Events Feature
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Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games
Bethesda Announced Starfield as an Xbox Exclusive Title
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American Esports Partnerships
WePlay Esports Partnered with OTK Media as it Entered the U.S Market
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Secure Group-Call Features
WhatsApp Added New Features to its Group Call Functionality
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Blockchain Battle Arena Titles
Playful Studios Announced 'The Wildcard Alliance' in Development
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Cryptocurrency Fast Food Payments
Chipotle Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Through the Flexa Platform
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Automaker Esports Ventures
Honda Furthered Its Foray into Esports with Team Liquid Partnership
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Game-Streaming Television Applications
Microsoft Announced the Xbox TV App for Samsung TVs
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NFT Marketplace Acquisitions
eBay Acquired KnownOrigin to Attract More Customers to the NFT Space
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Personalized Video Editing Software
Sony Released a Large Update for its Share Factory Studio App
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Streaming Music Recap Features
Youtube Music Launches New 'Seasonal Recap' Feature
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Innovative Activity-Finding Apps
'We Outside' Helps Users Locate the Best Nightlife Activities.
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Independent Media Initiatives
Overstory Media Group Plans to Launch 50 Outlets by 2023
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TikTok Safety Hubs
TikTok Launches New 'Brand Safety Centre' Resource Hub
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PC Hardware Analyzing Features
Microsoft Added a Play Quality Label to Games on its Xbox App
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Tailored Metaverse Support Platforms
ModSquad Offers Comprehensive Customer Service for Businesses
3
Cross-Platform Blockchain-Based Games
Tatsumeeko Raised $7.5 Million to Develop a Strategy Game
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Unified Community News Outlets
'Indiegraf' Pools News Outlets to Amplify Each Member
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Gamified Smart TV Apps
FuboTV Announced a New Free 'Point' Gambling Service for Sports Games
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Social Media Automation Tools
Nuelink Automates, Schedules, and Analyzes Social Media Content
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Social Media Platform Alternatives
Fantribe Relaunches Its Platform S an Alternative to TikTok
Tracking Time Management Tools
Bubble Time Builds Focus by Using Timers and Visual Bubbles
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Social Gratitude Platforms
Kevin Brilliant Debuts the Take The Win™ Platform
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
TikTok Shuts Down its Creator Marketplace for the All-New TikTok One
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI Video Insights
Sora Creators Curates Trending AI-Generated Videos from Twitter in Real-Time
Social Media Post History
Time Machine X Lets You Explore and View Anyone's Past Tweets
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Social Media Fitness Hubs
Peloton and Tiktok Boast the #TikTokFitness Peloton Hub
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Social Media Meditation Features
The TikTok Meditation Feature Helps Users Take a Break
Social Media Enhancers
Caption Generator Provides Custom Captions, Hashtags, and Music Suggestions
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Scrolling Video-Based Social Medias
Bluesky Launched a New 'Trending Videos' Feature
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Social Media Insight Trackers
Memenome AI Tracks and Simplifies Tiktok Trends Using AI
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Social Media Aggregators
Feed Page Centralizes And Shares All Your Social Media Updates
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Productivity-Focused Exercise Apps
Steppin Locks Your Social Apps Until You Log Physical Activity
AI Social Content
Custom Craft Bot Curates and Shares Daily Content for Your X Account
Content Repurposing Tools
Typedd Turns Social Media Posts Into Blogs, Newsletters, and Leads
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Automated Video Creators
Turns Text into Faceless Videos with Cliplama for Tiktok and Reels
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Social Media Feed Syncs
Grid-Feed Lets You Plan and Perfect Your Instagram Feed Directly in Figma
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
AI Social Assistants
Tweetlio Helps You Draft, Schedule, and Optimize Tweets With AI
Paid Online Platform Experiences
The New YouTube Premium Features Elevate the Experience
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Educational Scroll-Style Applications
Revyze is a New TikTok-Style Education App for the Youth
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Community-Building Social Features
YouTube Debuts a Communities Tab for Discord-Style Interactions
Short-Form Video Tools
AutoPosts AI Creates Captivating Short Videos for TikTok, Reels & More
AI-Driven Video Creation
Viralshort Creates TikTok & YouTube Shorts in Seconds Using AI
Social Post Organizers
Users Save and Organize LinkedIN Posts into Collections with Coolify
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
AI Engagement Assistants
Users Can Boost Social Media Engagement with AI Using 'Viral Reply'
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
AI Content Curation
Quuu is an AI-Driven Social Media Content Curation and Scheduling Tool
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Teen-Protecting Social Features
Instagram is Launching the Teen Accounts Feature for Indian Users
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Unlimited Social Management
Minvo Simplifies Social Media Scheduling and Boosts Content Engagement
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Social Media Content Creators
Social Media Kit Simplifies Carousel Posts with Figma Templates
Unskippable Instagram Ad Updates
Instagram Tests Ads That Can't Be Skipped
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Creative Texting Tools
TextTheInternet Lets You Build Minimalist Blogs Using iMessage
Social Sharing Platform
Keepin' Invites Users to Capture and Share Curated Daily Moments
Habit Tracker Tools
HabitScroll Caters to Those Looking to Adopt New Habits or Break Old Patterns
Content Sharing Tools
OffTikTok Let's Users Share Videos to Those Who Don't Have the App Installed
All-in-One Content Platforms
'Chips' Enables Seamless Content Creation and Community Engagement
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Game Marketing Tools
Conduit.gg is a Marketing for Game Developers That's Great for Social Media
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Curated Video Feeds
Youtube Detoxify Curates Your Feed For A More Focused Viewing Experience
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps
The 'Inscreen' App Helps Users Curb Their Screen Time
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Time-Limiting Browser Extensions
BrowseTimeLimit Helps Users Navigate the Web More Intentionally
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
AI Social Engagements
PowerIn Automates Impactful Comments on LinkedIn and Twitter
Digital Portfolio Builders
Snapbio Creates a Customizable Digital Profile in Minutes
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Comprehensive Link-in-Bio Resources
Many.bio Helps Consolidate Busy Professionals Pages
Short Video Ad Insights
Explore Live TikTok Ad Trends and Optimize Campaigns with Adsmoss' Tools
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Life Event Portfolios
Build and Share Life’s Key Moments With Milestones’ Curated Event Portfolio
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Intuitive Browsing Experiences
Moonlight Helps Amplify Web Content's Digestibility and Engagement
Distraction-Free Scrolling Tools
Pipilo is a Horizontal Scrolling App for Fediverse/Mastodon Users
Content-to-Post Social Tools
Camoo Carousels Transforms Media into Carousel Posts for Social
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Distracting-Blocking Apps
NoScroll Helps People Avoid Addicive Short Videos and Other Distractions
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Robust Link Management
Biofy.io 2.0 Offers Endless Possibilities for Links, QR Codes, and AI Chats
Instant Summarization Apps
SaveDay Empowers Users to Engage Deeply with Content
Social Media Profile Access
Profile Jumper Allows Users to Switch Between Pages Easily
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it