The hottest TikTok trends right now: April 2026
Dive into the latest TikTok trends right now: top five horror moments, nostalgic memes, and Fruit Love Island are all covered by our social media experts.
Another month, another absolutely wild time online. Join Epidemic Sound’s community managers, Madie Hooker and Leo Lukic, as they break down four of the latest TikTok trends.
Trend 1: My top five horror movies
The Exorcist. Alien. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Maybe finish the list with Hereditary and Get Out, if you’re not in the “1970s horror is the only good horror” club. Laying out your top five anything is a tall order…which is why TikTok’s had a field day with it.
The “my top five horror movies” question now represents, well, real-life situations. Instead of debating whether The Wicker Man is even scary, these lists feature spine-tingling references like “not sleeping in my own bed,” “checking my bank account,” and the dreaded “package delayed” notification.
As usual with TikTok, it’s a little tongue-in-cheek, often soundtracked with ironically upbeat, inspiring music. Champion, by Mondays and Lilla My, is perfect for letting the world know how much oatmeal or low-battery warnings fill you with dread.
@jadamichaelaa scariest of them all
♬ original sound - 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘴
Trend 2: Remember who you are
Nostalgia’s huge on TikTok, which is why we discuss a throwback trend pretty much every month. This time, it’s the “Remember who you are, [insert broad/comically niche demographic]” meme, targeting users’ rose-tinted memories of growing up.
Usually backed by Dexter and the Moonrocks’ Freakin’ Out, the trend montages iconic moments from whichever period it references. The below “Remember who you are, 2000s baby” crams in everything from Wii Sports and Smosh to Minecraft and Rebecca Black. Stand out from the crowd and soundtrack your version with damnsonic’s equally grungy, shirt-tugging Rebirth.
@theblurframe The best days 🤩 #rememberwhoyouare #early2000s #nostalgiacore #flashback #2000sbaby ♬ original sound - Dexter & The Moonrocks
Trend 3: Euphoria’s third season
Euphoria’s third season premiered this month, and people have opinions. We’ll not hit you with any spoilers, but a quick scroll through TikTok gives you all the background you need. Stay in the loop for any memes, trends, or soundbites you or your brand could jump on.
@rachevren No one wanted to work in retail or go to college !?! #euphoria #hbomax ♬ original sound - Rachevren
Trend 4: Fruit Love Island
On the other end of the spectrum, there’s Fruit Love Island. Yep, it’s a gen-AI version of Love Island...but with anthropomorphic fruit. However you feel about AI as entertainment, this really caught people’s attention — perhaps it’s the hype around Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which recently launched its second season.
The below video isn’t particularly safe for work. Watch it if you dare, and remember to check your salad for screaming faces before eating it.
@ai.cinema18 FRUIT LOVE ISLAND: FINALE 🎊 Thank you guys for watching this has been fun! Sorry it had to end so crazily! #ai #aifruit #aistory #cinema #fruit ♬ original sound - Love Island
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