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Wondering what’s currently trending on Instagram Reels?
This is the list you’ve been looking for!
The truth is, the best way to identify Instagram Reels trends is to spend a lot of time on the app… (or on TikTok, where most of these trends tend to originate from).
But hey, if you’re too busy for that (living a life and going outside and all that), here is a quick, up-to-date guide on what’s currently trending on Instagram Reels.
We’ll be frequently updating this list with new IG Reels trends as they emerge, so be sure to bookmark this page for future reference. And check out our list of trending IG Reels songs and audios for more ideas.
PS: Looking for more Instagram tips? You might also like our guide to increasing traffic on Instagram.
Instagram Reels trends do vary from user to user, depending on what the algorithm thinks you’re into. Feel free to comment below if you want to chime in with a trend you’re seeing!
Where to Find Out What’s Trending on Instagram Reels Right Now
Besides this Instagram Reels trends page, one of the best resources for finding current Instagram Reels trends is specific Instagram accounts.
Here are some Instagram accounts where you can find “Trend Alerts”:
- @creators: The official Instagram account for IG Creators, which does a trend roundup every week.
- @myanichol: Posts a weekly Reel about trending audios.
- @karbrulhart: Posts tutorials for Reels trends and also about trending audios
We also recommend staying on top of current TikTok trends, as most IG Reels trends do tend to originate from there.
Current Instagram Reels Trends (April 2024)
What trends do we keep seeing on our Reels feed lately? Here are a few!
NOTE: Those marked with an asterisk are the ones that have been shared by the official @creators account.
Blue Monday Fight | Example: Posting a video dance fighting to this audio, with text overlays showing a funny situation or argument.
2024 Ins/Outs | Example: Posting a video to an uplifting audio where the text reveals your 2024 ins and outs (ins being things you will be doing in 2024 and outs being things you won’t be doing).
“Things I Suffer From” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this sound where you make a comical video referring to a made-up condition that you have, poking fun of a habit or something you do.
Coquette Trend* | Example: Posting a video referring to the coquette aesthetic (usually involving pink bows).
Bump Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this sound where you pretend to bump into someone as a meet cute.
Wearing vs Styling Trend | Example: Posting a fashion themed video to this sound where you contrast what it looks like wearing an unstyled outfit vs. how good it looks after you’ve properly styled it.
“Maturing” Trend | Example: Posting a comical video to this audio where you start with a text overlay statement in the format of “Maturing is realizing that _____” followed by a twist at the end where you show yourself doing said thing, along with a text overlay saying either “I’m immature” or “Jk I’m ______ [insert activity]”.
“No One Cares” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio contrasting the way you would live your life depending on how you interpret the phrase “no one cares”, showing the freeing side of how life can be when you free yourself of the idea that people are judging you.
Good Old Days Trend* | Example: Create a Graduation Reel where you showcase clips of you walking across different parts of your school/campus to the song “Good Days – Macklemore ft. Kesha”.
What I Would Wear as a Barbie Trend* | Posting a Reel where you showcase your best Barbie-inspired outfits to this audio. Or, in a more popular variation, a video using this audio where you showcase different Barbie outfits as you wave and lip sync to the lines, like in this example.
“It’s Whackadoodle Time” Trend* | Example: Posting a Reel to this audio where you are excited/hyper with a text overlay describing a relatable situation when you would be excited to do something.
“Introduce Yourself as the Meaning of Your Name” Trend* | Example: Posting a Reel to this audio where you show photos/videos of yourself with a text overlay showing the meaning of your name.
Wes Anderson Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a reel that evokes a Wes Anderson aesthetic through symmetry and bright colourful colour grading.
“It’s a Wrap” / Dealbreakers Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay describing a big dealbreaker for you.
I Really Love Earth Trend* | Example: Posting a quick Reel showcasing beautiful nature/wonders of the Earth to this audio.
“I Gotta See Her” Trend* | Example: Posting a video lip syncing to this sound along with a text overlay that says “I found someone who has more [insert characteristic about yourself] than you” e.g. straighter teeth, longer eyelashes, etc.
Hey, Mickey Transition Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you show a cool makeup transition.
Lifelong Treasure of Destiny Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio showcasing your favorite memories from 2023 so far, timing your edits to the beat.
“Why Wouldn’t I Be Confident” Trend*: Example: Posting a video where you lip sync to this audio while showcasing your confidence and self-love.
2020 Selfie vs. 2022 Selfie Trend* | Example: Posting a video where you contrast your first selfie taken in 2020 with your most recent one, usually with a text overlay at the start to provide context on what you’re showing.
2022 Season Trend | Example: Posting an annual recap of your 2022 with this audio.
“Blame it on the Phone” Trend* | Example: Posting a (comical) video where you blame cringey things you’ve done (e.g. big purchase, embarrassing text, etc.) on a glitchy phone because you dripped a bit of water on it.
Loud Photos vs Quiet Photos Trend* | Example: Contrasting high energy photos/clips with quiet low energy photos/clips to this audio to show different facets of your personality.
Unholy Glow Up Trend* | Example: Posting a glow-up video to showcase a wardrobe/makeup change whether with a dramatic transition or showing the gradual process, using the song Unholy.
Introduce Yourself as Your Middle Name Trend* Example: Posting a video where you show a different side to your personality that is consistent with your middle name, with a text overlay introducing yourself with this other name.
“When You Finally Realize” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this song with a text overlay explaining an important realization or epiphany you’ve had, with the format “When you finally realize…”
Bubble Butt* Trend* | Example: Posting a video doing this dance to this song where you “grab a friend (or two) and sync your moves to @luclover’s song L$D”.
“You’re Not One of These” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this song where you “film yourself moving along to Murder She Wrote and add the text ‘you’re not the type of person who does [insert your idea here] are you?’ then act in denial before revealing a person, place or thing that sows you’re *exactly* that kind of person.
Mixing Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay describing a situation/memory you wish you could remix where you “pretend to remix like a DJ and film yourself with a hand on your ear, air mixing” and “add some context, describing the regrettable moment you’re taking back”.
“I Miss the Girl You Were” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio to “show off how your style changed through the years. First, show a picture of yourself as a kid, or years before your glowup. Then share a recent video or picture of yourself to show how far you’ve come”.
Brown Noise Trend* | Example: Posting a video with Brown Noise, showing “your reaction while you meditate to this audio for the first time”.
Being Mean to Myself Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio that shows the importance of self love. Start by staring straight at the camera with text overlay “Being mean to myself and realizing I’m also talking about…” then show a montage of yourself as a child.
“Put This Sound Over a Memory You Can’t Stop Thinking About” Trend | Example: Posting a video of a cherished memory with this song and a text overlay saying “Put This Sound Over a Memory You Can’t Stop Thinking About”.
Waves Trend | Example: Posting a funny video with this song and this filter to make it look like you’re dancing in sync to the music.
“Ima Need Another Minute” Trend | Example: Posting a video where you’re lip syncing to this comedic audio about being confused, usually with a text overlay describing the situation in which you’d be this confused.
“Beyond Brilliant Idea” Trend | Example: Posting a video where you’re lip syncing to this audio, then point to your “brilliant idea” when the ding comes on.
“Put This Sound Over a Core Memory” Trend | Example: Posting a video of a ‘core memory’/nostalgic moment to this audio, often paired with a text overlay saying “Put This Sound Over a Core Memory”.
“I Call it Life” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you showcase a moment where you feel like you’re truly alive and living.
“Here’s My Coffee” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you show your coffee and what you’re reading, in time with the words in the audio.
“Everyday” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where the text overlay references a question that people ask you where your response would be “Everyday. Not all day everyday, but everyday”.
“Do It With Pizzazz” Trend* | Example: Posting a video where you are lip syncing to this song and sharing “what boosts your mood when you’re not feeling great.
“She’s Buff” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this song where you’re doing a dance where you show off and flex your muscles and shimmy.
“Like That” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this song where you dance and hype yourself up before doing a split in front of the camera.
“I’m Gonna Have to Go and Disagree With You There” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you use lip sync to this audio and have a text overlay explaining a situation where you would disagree with someone (e.g. a myth you want to bust in your industry, or taste differences you feel passionately about).
“It’s So Far a Masterpiece” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this sound where you use this audio saying “It’s so far a masterpiece” and showcase something you’re actually proud of or jokingly poke fun of yourself for being really self-absorbed.
Glitch Recap Trend | Example: Posting a video to this sound where it opens with a shot of a laptop showing the “title” of your video in white text on a black background, then cutting to a cool montage of clips, but with a glitchy transition that takes a few tries.
“Dear Diary, I Love My Life” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where the words “Dear diary, I love my life” pop up on the screen in time with the words, with a quick montage of aesthetic photos/moments as the music gets louder.
Past Instagram Reels Trends
We’ll be leaving an archive of past Instagram Reels trends below, since hey, you never know! Trends do have a way of making a comeback.
“No Don’t Say That” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio lip syncing the “No, don’t say that” while the text overlay describes a scenario where you would have to stop yourself from saying something.
“Today, Tomorrow, Thursday Afternoon” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay framed as a question that someone asks you where you would reply “today, tomorrow, Thursday afternoon…. etc”
Addicted to This Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio showcasing something you’re addicted to.
“Come On, Brain” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay explaining a (comical) situation where you’re trying to summon your brain to work and think of something.
Memory You Can’t Stop Thinking About Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a fond memory, and adding a text overlay saying “Put this sound over a memory you can’t stop thinking about”.
Nationality Challenge Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with the text overlay “How I’d Look as Different Nationalities”, with clips from an app called Faceplay which puts your face on people wearing diverse forms of cultural dress.
Clone Dance Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio and using this effect to do a cool dance.
‘Love Grows’ Trend | Example: Posting a video to this song showcasing your quirky/free side in short video clips or photos, usually for fashion, lifestyle and travel videos.
‘Male Version of You’ Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio showing off what you would look like as a man, using this effect, along with your genuine reaction of what you look like.
Play This Audio for Your Dog Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio showing your dog’s reaction to hearing it.
‘What Kind of Animal Are You?’ Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio using this effect, which shows which animal you are/should be.
Perfect Face Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio using this effect, which shows what your face would look like if it was perfect.
This Audio Makes Your Last Video Hot Trend | Example: Posting your most recent Camera Roll video using this sound.
“In 2022, I Should…” Trend | Example: Posting a video using this effect, which predicts what your New Year’s resolution should be.
2021 Recap Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio recapping the highlights of your year through photos and videos.
The Eye Challenge Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you have your eyes closed then you open them to reveal your eye color when the song lyric says “moon”. Sometimes accompanied by this filter.
Months of the Year Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio showing a different photo/highlight from each month as it comes up in the song.
The Lipstick Filter Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio using this lipstick filter.
Dancing Animals Trend | Example: Posting a dancing video to this audio, usually involving a cute and fluffy animal.
6th Video in Camera Roll Trend | Example: Posting a video this audio ft. the 6th video on your camera roll with a text overlay referencing the fact that this song is meant to match perfectly with the 6th vid in your camera roll.
Squid Game Trend*: Everyone is going crazy over this Korean series on Netflix, so finding a way to reference Squid Game, or making Reels acting as if you’re part of the show, is a great IG Reel trend to hop on right now.
“In My Mind” Trend* | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay that pops up in time with the music in a heart shape saying “If only you knew what goes on in my” then usually the buffering effect, followed by quick shots of what is going on your mind.
“Fancy” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio where you throw three items of clothing down to the beat, then have a full outfit transition as you stomp down at the “I’m so fancy” part of the song.
“Panda” Trend*: Posting a video to this song where you are lipsyncing and doing cool camera transitions, usually with the Instagram fisheye filter.
“Please Leave Me Alone” Trend | Example: Posting a video lipsyncing to this audio, with a text overlay describing a scenario where you would ask people to leave you alone.
“You Know I Got the Sauce” Trend | Example: Posting a video lipsyncing to this song, with a text overlay that showcases evidence that you’re irresistible/desirable.
Photo Edit “Ding” Trend | Example: Posting a video that contrasts a before/after (usually involving photography and editing), and syncing the transition with the ding in this audio.
“Yo bro, who got you smilin like that?” Trend (Originally from TikTok) | Example: Posting a video to this sound that starts with you grooving with the caption “Yo bro, who got you smilin like that?”, followed by a (wholesome) reason you’re smiling – often it’s a cute animal video or something else similarly adorable.
“I’m Sorry, I just Hallucinated. What?” Trend | Example: Posting a video to this audio with a text overlay that describes a situation when you would have an incredulous “what?” reaction.
Hope this list of Instagram Reels Trends Was Helpful!
Let us know in the comments if you know of any current Instagram Reels trends we should add to the list.