The month · September 2026 · public, no account needed

Social media trends: September 2026

What trended on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and X in September 2026: the moments people posted about, the biggest posts on each Platform by its own numbers, and the topics that kept surging.

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The biggest posts of the month, by Platform

UK first: the biggest posts from creators here and in the other English-speaking countries, plus posts whose creator location the Platform does not share.

TikTok top 3

Instagram top 3

YouTube top 3

Reddit top 3

Every count is the Platform’s own at the moment it was read. Where a Platform gave none, the card says unverified.

The moments of the month

  • Colapinto crashes out of Baku Grand Prix 7 days

    F1 fan accounts are posting heavily under #formula1 today, built around replays and reactions to the Baku Grand Prix crash from the weekend.

  • Big Brother 28 eviction drama 7 days

    Eviction night clips and housemate reactions are still being cut and shared into today following last night's episode.

  • Man City appeal guilty verdict in Premier League case 5 days

    Man City have confirmed they are appealing their guilty verdict, and clips are circling on what it means for the squad, a step on from yesterday's reaction content.

  • Meta smart glasses reactions 5 days

    First-look and unboxing style reaction videos to the new Meta smart glasses are spreading as people test them on camera.

  • Meta Connect Muse AI wearable 2 days

    Tech outlets and creators cover Meta's Muse AI charm announced at Connect 2026, including pricing and features.

  • Premier League Matchday Push 1 day

    Club and broadcaster accounts are running their regular matchday highlight and build-up content as the latest Premier League round plays out.

  • Studios flood feeds with new trailers 1 day

    Netflix, Hulu and Call of Duty accounts are all dropping official trailer posts today, part of a wider wave of trailer drops including Avengers Doomsday and new streaming shows that fans are already breaking down clip by clip.

  • Kevin Hart golf mix up bit 1 day

    A comedic Instagram post tagging a Kevin Hart golf account about someone being wrong is spreading, with people filming their own version of the same setup.

  • Isack Hadjar Baku comeback 1 day

    Hadjar's podium finish in Baku on his return from injury is being clipped and reacted to across F1 fan accounts, with his radio and podium moments spreading fastest.

  • Portugal vs Wales Nations League 1 day

    Highlights, reactions and debate over Portugal's 1-0 win against Wales, focused on Ronaldo's performance and a disallowed goal.

  • FC 27 Division Rivals rewards 1 day

    FC 27 players share their first Division Rivals reward pack openings and Road to Glory progress.

  • Great British Bake Off this week 1 day

    GBBO's weekly episode is generating its usual short clip cycle, shown by the hashtag spreading alongside other TV tags today.

  • Sylveon Pokemon content wave 1 day

    Sylveon is spiking as its own named hashtag alongside general Pokemon tags, pointing to a character focused content wave rather than generic Pokemon posting.

  • FC27 Ultimate Team career videos 1 day

    Gamers are posting FC27 squad building, ratings and career mode progress as the new game cycle continues.

  • Mbappe's Liverpool interest 1 day

    Mbappe revealed he nearly signed for Liverpool in 2016 because his mum was a Klopp fan, and clips are spreading across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

  • Claude Ai Build Prompts 1 day

    Creators are promoting prompts and workflows for building projects or income with Claude AI this week.

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Topics that kept surging

  • chatgpt 1 day
  • diy project 1 day
  • football skills 1 day
  • guitar 1 day
  • haul 1 day
  • meal prep 1 day
  • outfit ideas 1 day
  • premier league 1 day
  • startup idea 1 day

Day by day

Social media trends: September 2026: questions

What trended on social media in September 2026?
The moments that ran longest in September 2026 were Colapinto crashes out of Baku Grand Prix (7 days); Big Brother 28 eviction drama (7 days); Man City appeal guilty verdict in Premier League case (5 days). The biggest post was by @apple with 31.4M views.
Where do the numbers come from?
Every count is the Platform’s own public count at the moment it was read. Where a Platform gives none, the card says unverified. Nothing is estimated.

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