The Year on TikTok: See the social network's 2021 retrospective
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December has arrived and with it the retrospectives are accompanied, remembering many things we saw or did during the year. And with TikTok this is no different: through The Year on TikTok - Where Year on TikTok, in its original title — we checked which were the most pumped videos on the social network, which were even separated by categories. Shall we check?
The Best Videos of 2021 in “The Year on TikTok”
Known as the largest social network in the world, the TikTok today it has more than one billion users around the world who access the application daily to enjoy the short videos that roam the timelines. Funny content, news, dramas, tutorials and all kinds of videos about entertainment can be found there.
Its viralization was probably due to challenges from the community, which are usually short choreographies — as well as the very proposal of the social network — that many content creators and various other profiles adhere to. And still about the fact that it is a social network of short videos, it is known that it is precisely the format by which the current generation is most attracted.
There's something really special about the diverse global community on TikTok that people can't find anywhere else. For us, 2021 was a year of connection and we saw people on TikTok laughing together, having fun, starting cultural phenomena and teaching new things. It's been amazing to see the depth of entertainment and creativity in this community, and we're delighted to celebrate all the ways we've come together this year on TikTok.
Vanessa Pappas, Head of TikTok Operations on TikTok Activities in 2021
Now without further ado, let's take a look at the categories and videos that the social network has promoted to highlight in The Year on TikTok, 2021 In Review from social network:
Favorite Videos “For You”
On TikTok there is the feature “For You“, you can check out some suggestions that the algorithm offers, thinking about what you usually watch and also what is trending at the moment, something that was successful with several other people and that will probably also please you, having as its theme comedy, family, foods and others. The best videos in this category were:
- @madebica “I was shocked by the name of my human.
- @juliareissss - Hey girl, we won't have a disposable pot.
- @reefminute – When fish make little fish…
- @totouchanemu – Dancing with a drone.
- @nathanevanss – Once upon a time there was a man… “The Sea Shanty” heard all over the world.
- @youneszarou – The taste in photography.
- @wedge – A casual visit to the aquarium.
- @azyx - I'll be right back, I'll change my profile picture.
Shared happiness
Something that everyone generally looks for, not only on TikTok, but in the feed of any social network, are precisely memes. Funny moments in general, whether spontaneous or scripted, getting a laugh from those on the other side of the small screen is wonderful. According to TikTok, this year some of the most popular categories that made people happy were sports, entertainment culture and animals. The best videos in this category were:
- @barbaracoura – When a pregnant woman meets another…
- @pklip – Mom, what is my blood type?
- @joaoferdnan – Long-distance dating, version: cuckold.
- @jandson.ofc – Who doesn't like to wash dishes listening to music is not a good guy.
- @k_passionate – Have you ever stopped to imagine what a sea otter sounds like and its smile? Watch this video.
- @jongraz – Was it a day with bones or without bones? Only a pug can tell.
- @Ed Sheeran – Rehearse for your show at the EURO Cup or make a TikTok?
- @randyfeltface – Only on TikTok will you find a puppet feeding a giraffe with carrots.
- @noorstars – Visiting a family with a lot of house rules.
the playlist
And, of course, to compose a great video on this social network, it is necessary to have a soundtrack of quality, and TikTok didn't leave that small-big detail left over. They listed which were the most successful songs according to “For you” this year 2021. Among different genres such as hip-hop, rap, pop or electronic, check out now which were the videos that stood out the most in this category:
- "No, I'm not going— Mari Fernandez, @pericles;
- "You Got It” – Vedo, @marimariamakeup;
- "Gin type—MC Kevin O Chris, @virginiafonseca;
- "Astronaut in the ocean" – Masked Wolf, @jayprehistoricpets;
- "start' " – Måneskin, @therealmaneskin;
- "Adderall (Corvette Corvette)" – Popp Hunna @justmaiko;
- "Sugar Crash!" – ElyOtto, @zuro_xuro;
- "STAY" – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, @luckythirteenz.
new great talents
Having the title of "biggest social network" today, TikTok attracts more and more people around the world, and depending on how willing that person is, it can even become a successful content creator. Many people achieved this feat during the year 2021, arriving with everything on the social network and presenting their creativity, charisma and many videos to entertain the whole world. Check out which content creators emerged this year and already highlighted:
- @raphaelvicent – Mother and superstition are all the same, just change address.
- @wedgeporanga_official – A typical indigenous meal. #OnlyForTheStrong.
- @vovostiktokers - When the longing hits...
- @khabyparalytic – When modernity hinders rather than helps.
- @abbyroberts – Look at this makeover!
- @BTS_official_bighit – The most famous Koreans of the XNUMXst century.
- @thedutchgoalkeeper – The goalkeeper and his gloves.
- @angry reactions – The best inspirational speech you've ever seen.
only on TikTok
For the great success of TikTok, it is not only necessary for the great public support, but also for the social network to offer quality resources. In this case, we can cite the Color Spectrum, Green screen or even the Film Filter as some examples of tools that TikTok has for users to create the best videos. In this category, we will see which were the biggest trends created precisely with native tools of the social network:
- Duet - @andressahcatty;
- Duet - @gkay;
- Inverted Filter - @livbedumb;
- Running in the Palace – @hilaryhyra;
- retro VCR – @alexmapeli;
- Duet - @andrewlarranaga;
- Loading - @robothighway.
I ate without guilt
Another type of video that is usually very successful on the internet are videos about meals. Whether they are recipe videos that teach you step by step how to make a beautiful lasagna bolognese or even those ASMRs where people like to watch and listen to someone else trying something. And not to leave out these delights, TikTok also listed which were the cooking videos that stood out the most during this year:
- crazy meat for @downlicia;
- Pasta with feta cheese @d_shaba;
- ratatouille by @samseats;
- Hot Cheese by @rafael.nistor;
- Mastering the Egg @omuraispuro;
- giant cheeseburger by @cznburak.
Wishlist
Hashtags are very powerful tools on any social network to engage any publication. In this case, we are talking specifically about the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt (something like “#TikTokMeFezComprar”, in free translation) in which several users made purchases, showed it on the social network and associated this hashtag to show the influence of TikTok on it. In this case, let's see which were the most purchased items and which had the hashtag assigned:
- "Good Luck" Book ;
- bat wings for cat;
- magnetic notebook;
- laser star projector;
- skincare favorites;
- hair curlers;
- outfit inspirations.
where the crowd plays
O sport it is also part of everyone's life: inside or outside social networks. And many fans didn't just leave their passion on the fields, but also recorded on TikTok several videos about the moments they most appreciated while watching their volleyball, football, basketball and many others. TikTok listed in the “where the crowd plays” the best videos of 2021 that went viral with the theme “sports”, see now:
- @douglasouzabr – She doesn't walk, she parades, she's top, magazine cover!
- @lucasfreestyle – Only on TikTok can you find a Tyrannosaurus Rex goalkeeper.
- @raquelfreestyle - Send who can, obey who knows.
I learned on TikTok
Last, but definitely not least, here we have the content that most made people learn things on TikTok. From issues of ENEM tests for public contests, some content creators prefer to teach their followers didactically than focus on the infamous dances. Check out the highlights of this category:
- @anachnd – Have you ever seen a sperm under a microscope? Then take a look at this video.
- @mrbeandamathematics - Don't know how to do multiplied fractions? Mr Bean explains.
- @sincere lady – This one goes to the teachers. Tips to reduce student anxiety in distance learning.
- @patzic – Do you know the book “Torto Arado”, by Itamar Vieira Junior? Not. Then watch this video and see the recommendation for this multi-award winning book.
It's been amazing to see how our community has continued to grow and support each other this year. In Brazil, we have seen trends begin and spread in the Para Você feeds, with content from education, humor, duets, gastronomy, among others, resonating on the platform. We are thrilled to see how much joy our community has brought us this year and we are excited to experience more amazing moments as we continue this journey together.
Ronaldo Marques, Head of TikTok Content Partnerships in Brazil, adding about The Year on TikTok in 2021
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