In the immortal words of Blanche DuBois, "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers," and the November 2017 social media trends in many ways conform to the same tenet. After all, social media connects people across the internet — while these people aren't always strangers to one another, a kind and accepting online environment is an aspiration that all of society can strive for and hopefully achieve.
One great example of social media that fosters an inclusive online atmosphere is 'PINC,' a platform that encourages community conversations. The app is designed to be the opposite of an anonymous forum board; every user's account is tied to their offline selves, and the conversations are structured around singular, coherent discussion points to ensure that every user stays on track.
Top 60 Social Media Trends in November
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Model-Made Sportswear
Alexis Ren's New REN Active Brand Was Made to Be Endlessly Versatile
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Social Media Character Costumes
The Snapchat Dancing Hot Dog Costume was Created by Snap Inc.
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Hyper-Targeted Bar Campaigns
Guinness Uses Social Data from Instagram and Twitter to Engage Fans
56
Affordable Handcrafted Footwear
Heimdall Footwear Creates Premium Boots at an Accessible Price
55
Superstore-Branded Video Series
Walmart Canada Will Release 'Upstairs Amy' on YouTube
54
Social Media Soda Cans
Fanta's Packaging for Halloween Connects to Snapchat Filters and Lenses
53
Miniature Media Magazines
FKA Twigs is Making Social Media Magazine Issues within Instagram Posts
52
AI Art Marketplaces
'Artfinder' Uses Artificial Intelligence to Match Users to Works of Art
51
Social Media Travel Agencies
VisitScotland Created the #ScotSpirit Instagram Travel Agency
50
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
49
Influencer Shoutout Marketing Platforms
'Jumpfame' Connects Influencers and Marketers Together
48
Reality Show Food Trucks
The 'Fear Factor' Food Truck Was Handing Out Possum Skewers in Australia
47
Digitally Defaced Sculptures
Sebastian Errazuriz Created a Graffiti-Covered Sculpture in Protest
46
Professional Mentor Networking Apps
Bumble Bizz Connects Users to Professionals in Their Area
45
Offline Product-Locating Apps
Target and Pinterest's App Helps to Locate Online Items In-Store
44
Camera App Video Games
Facebook Camera is Introducing a Halloween Haunted House Escape Experience
43
Augmented Art Platforms
'art.snapchat' Places AR Artworks in Real-Life Destinations
42
Social Media Reaction Lamps
The 'Political Lamp' Reacts to When Specified Users Tweet
41
Dating App Comedy Shows
Comedian Lane Moore's 'Tinder Live!' Hilariously Integrates the Dating App
40
Digital Food Display Games
'NOUR' is a Digital Game Which Invites Users to Play with Their Food
39
Social Media-Inspired Tarot Cards
Jacopo Rosati's Illustrated Modern Tarot Draws from the Internet
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Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
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Rallying Social Impact Networks
Be A Doer Helps Passionate People Discover Causes and Take Action
36
AI Editing Livestream Cameras
The Mevo Plus Live-Streaming Camera Edits Videos in Real-Time
35
Teen Geofilter Design Contests
Google and Snapchat Have Partnered in the #MyFutureMe Contest
34
Tongue-Twisting Games
EvanTubeHD & Zuru's Video Includes Difficult Words & Fun Accessories
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Signed Dog-Rating Books
The #WeRateDogs Book is Available Signed by the Author and His Dog
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Social Media Art Forums
Designer Stefan Sagmeister is Using Instagram to Critique Art
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Contextualized Social Media Updates
Snapchat's 'Context Cards' Enable Real-World Discovery
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Multi-Channel Social Tools
The Swap Tool Connects Lets Users Follow Multiple Accounts at Once
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Community Conversation Apps
The 'PINC' Online Topic Discussion Platform Eliminates Distractions
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Social Dining Apps
The 'Etch' App Tracks Your Favorite Restaurants and Shares Them with Friends
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Professional Networking Filters
LinkedIn's Geofilters Allow Conference Guests to Illustrate Photos
26
Six-Second Appliance Ads
Appliance Manufacturer Vestel's 'Mini Veries' Only Last a Few Seconds
25
Video-Based Lipstick Campaigns
NYX's 'Luv Out Loud' Donated $10,000 in This Social Media Challenge
24
Haunting VR Elevators
Fanta Created 'The 13th Floor' VR Experience for Halloween
23
Director-Made Clothing Films
Baz Lurhman Created H&M's 'The Secret Life of Flowers'
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30-Minute Social Media Shows
Twitter and PopBuzz are Launching a Show Called #PopBuzzPresents
21
Location-Based Notification Apps
The HMU App Lets Users Send Geo-Based Notifications
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Automated Social Media Managers
ContentStudio Finds and Posts the Hottest Content for Sharing
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Social Media Polling Tools
Instagram's New Poll Sticker Lets Users Take Impromptu Votes
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Millennial Comedy Series
'Keep Me Posted' Looks Truthfully at Technology and Millennials
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Social TV Apps
The Twitter App for Apple TV Lets Apple Users Tweet as They Watch
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Intelligent Social Marketing Assistants
'Cloohawk' Can Increase Your Social Media Reach
15
Third-Party Social Management Platforms
'PostmastR' Acts as a Social Media Manager for Brands
14
Animated Challenge Ads
This Carlsberg Israel Post Uses an iOS 11 Feature to Boost Engagement
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AR Sci-Fi Lenses
Snapchat and Shazam Created an AR Portal to the World of Stranger Things
12
Music Recommendation Bots
Apple Music's Facebook Messenger Chatbot Suggests Songs
11
Honesty-Encouraging Party Games
Big Potato Created 'Truth Bombs' with YouTubers Dan & Phil
10
Haunting Vodka Ads
Svedka Vodka Created Creepy Retargeted Ads for Halloween That "Curse" Viewers
9
Compact-Shaped Selfie Cameras
Casio's Palm-Sized TR Mini Camera is Disguised as a Makeup Tool
8
Live-In Airport Campaigns
Ryan Zhu is Taking Up Residence in the Helsinki Airport for #LIFEINHEL
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Social Gathering-Planning Platforms
The 'PeepHerd' Platform Lets You Organize Meetups and More
6
Fantasy Ancestry Games
This GoT Newsfeed SmartApps Challenge Introduces a Family Tree Game
5
Content Curation Apps
DrumUp Allows Brands to Curate Their Social Media Content
4
Chatbot Fantasy Leagues
'Flash Draft' is a Fantasy Football League Embedded in Facebook Messenger
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Sarcastic Swearing Bots
The Gitlost Bot Tweets Developers Curses in Github
2
Positivity-Producing Networking Apps
Facebook Acquired an Anonymous Complimenting App Called 'TBH'
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Video-Slicing Apps
'Story Slicer' Makes Sharing Long Videos Through Social Media Simple
Related Ideas
AI Social Hubs
Promptzone is an Online Space for Curious Minds to Connect and Share Ideas
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
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
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
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Inclusive Social Support Programmes
MCR Social is Supporting Underrepresented Neurodiverse Youth
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Empowered Dating Nail Bars
Tinder's Nailing Dating Pop-Up Shares Tips to Support Singles
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps
'Senior Planet Community' is Supported by the AARP for Seniors
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Chromatic Inspiration Digital Platforms
The PANTONE Color Insider Tool Serves Color Forecasts
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces
Flash Pack Launches the 'Friendship Corner' in New York
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Connective Pet Communities
Petigo Connects Pet Owners So They Can Share Photos, Engage, and More
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Musical Social Media Channels
Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
Introvert Networking Platforms
The 'IONA' Platform Connects Users Together Daily Over Email
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Spontaneous Chat Room Meetups
RandCall Offers 1V1 Calls with Other Young People
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
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
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Authentic Dating Apps
Menta Social is a Dating App For People Looking for Real Connections
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
User Friendly RSVP Services
Invite.Social Manages Event RSVPs and Invitations with Elegance
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
Social Rating Platforms
Rated is a Data-Driven Social Platform for Rating Media and More
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
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
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Genuine Connection Platforms
Youmetalks Prioritizes Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Inclusive Women's Health Forums
The Online Health Community Offers Topic-Specific Connection
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Meaningful Chat Apps
Oom Helps People Connect on a Deeper Level By Skipping Small Talk
Social-Based Newsletters
Pi.fyi by Perfectly Imperfect is a Newsletter for "People with Taste"
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
AI-Powered Influencer Tools
SMINCO Connects Businesses with Influencers for Marketing Campaigns
Conversational Journaling Companions
'Thousands Thoughts' Offers a Unique Twist on Reflection
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
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
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
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
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it
Blog Post Converting Tools
BlogToPin Converts Blog Posts to Pinterst Pins