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
53
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
46
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
44
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
42
In-App TikTok Games
TikTok is Testing Mini-Games on its Video Clip App for Vietnamese Users
41
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
36
Simplified Independent News Outlets
'Decomplicated' Explains Popular News Headlines to Citizens
35
Real-Time 3D Metaverses
Gala Games and Unity are Developing the 'VOXverse' Metaverse
34
TikTok-Specific Creative Universities
TikTok Launches Creative Agency Partnerships University
33
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
31
TikTok Avatar Features
'TikTok Avatars' are Highly Customizable Digital Characters
30
Social Media Wellbeing Features
TikTok Released a Screen Time Dashboard for Users
29
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
27
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
24
Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps
DoorDash Debuted the 'Most Loved' Program on its Platform
23
TikTok Decluttering Tools
TikTok is Beta Testing a New 'Clear Mode' Feature for Clean Scrolling
22
Community-Serving Media Outlets
Anita Li Launched 'The Green Line' Media Platform
21
Immersive Farming Games
Square Enix Announced the Action Farming Game 'Harvestella'
20
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
18
Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games
Bethesda Announced Starfield as an Xbox Exclusive Title
17
American Esports Partnerships
WePlay Esports Partnered with OTK Media as it Entered the U.S Market
16
Secure Group-Call Features
WhatsApp Added New Features to its Group Call Functionality
15
Blockchain Battle Arena Titles
Playful Studios Announced 'The Wildcard Alliance' in Development
14
Cryptocurrency Fast Food Payments
Chipotle Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Through the Flexa Platform
13
Automaker Esports Ventures
Honda Furthered Its Foray into Esports with Team Liquid Partnership
12
Game-Streaming Television Applications
Microsoft Announced the Xbox TV App for Samsung TVs
11
NFT Marketplace Acquisitions
eBay Acquired KnownOrigin to Attract More Customers to the NFT Space
10
Personalized Video Editing Software
Sony Released a Large Update for its Share Factory Studio App
9
Streaming Music Recap Features
Youtube Music Launches New 'Seasonal Recap' Feature
8
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
5
PC Hardware Analyzing Features
Microsoft Added a Play Quality Label to Games on its Xbox App
4
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
2
Unified Community News Outlets
'Indiegraf' Pools News Outlets to Amplify Each Member
1
Gamified Smart TV Apps
FuboTV Announced a New Free 'Point' Gambling Service for Sports Games
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Social Post-Catered Editing Platforms
Adobe Express Rolls Out the Text to Template Function
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
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
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
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
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Social Media Fitness Hubs
Peloton and Tiktok Boast the #TikTokFitness Peloton Hub
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
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Social Gratitude Platforms
Kevin Brilliant Debuts the Take The Win™ Platform
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
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 Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
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
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
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 Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Community-Building Social Features
YouTube Debuts a Communities Tab for Discord-Style Interactions
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
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Social Media-Integrated Recipes
Pestle is Integrating Support for TikTok Recipes Using AI
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
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
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Unskippable Instagram Ad Updates
Instagram Tests Ads That Can't Be Skipped
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
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
Link Management Platforms
Clickly Offers URL Shortening and Link Analyzing Tools
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Transparent Paid Partnership Features
LinkedIn Is Releasing a New Feature for Brand Partnerships
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Time-Limiting Browser Extensions
BrowseTimeLimit Helps Users Navigate the Web More Intentionally
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Transparent AI Labels
TikTok Now Requires Users to Disclose Whether Their Content is AI-Generated
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
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Comprehensive Link-in-Bio Resources
Many.bio Helps Consolidate Busy Professionals Pages
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
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
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
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 App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
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
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
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