Celebrating the Community and Videos that Brought Joy Across America in 2020

TikTok is a place that brings people together to find moments of joy and inspiration. It's also a place to find your community, no matter your interests. This has never been more important than in 2020. From a global pandemic that introduced us to social distancing to protests for racial equality, community hardships, and personal and economic uncertainties the world over, 2020 was full of all the feelings. Throughout those moments, millions of Americans turned to TikTok to share their stories and lift others up.

While the world went through a whirlwind of change this year, one thing hasn't changed: the heart of the TikTok community. With you, we built a deep sense of community and connection even though we’ve spent most of the year physically separated. You continued to impress and inspire millions every day with your creativity and expression. Through the TikTok community we spanned borders and generations, shared laughs and tears, and celebrated life’s best moments. And for that, we now celebrate you. Across the US, you made TikTok the year of everything from cranberry juice-drinking skateboarders, cottagecore fairies, theatre kids, and emerging stars across the music and fashion worlds, to random things that just makes sense like pancake cereal, a goose who throws it back, and carrot bacon. We're here for all of it.

It's been our honor to watch these videos and creators grow and share what have become iconic, sometimes even life-changing, moments of 2020. TikTok is here to bring joy, and with the year we've experienced, I'm thrilled to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the myriad of ways the TikTok community helped us come together, bridge divides, and find both lightness and poignancy when we needed it most." – Vanessa Pappas, Interim Head of TikTok

With that, we invite you to relive the moments your community shared in together, in this Year on TikTok: Top 100.

Vibe Check: Top viral videos 2020 saw an astounding number of videos go viral on TikTok, entertaining millions and changing the lives of the creators who made them. These 10 viral videos led them to become cultural moments, launch careers, and be forever immortalized on the TikTok Top 100 list.
It’s The Meme For Me: Top trends, hashtags, and challenges TikTok is famous for its creativity and trends that quickly spread across the platform. These are the trends that took TikTok by storm in 2020.
Rising Stars: Top creators TikTok creators are the heart of the platform, making content that inspires audiences worldwide. These are the creators in the U.S. who rose to be TikTok's biggest breakout stars of the year.
Voices of Change: Most impactful creators Creators have used their platforms on TikTok to spread awareness for social causes, advocate for marginalized communities, and celebrate different cultures. These are just a few of the passionate creators who continue to fight for positive change.
The A-List: Top celebs Celebrities on TikTok showed their commitment and creativity, connecting with their fans and showing their human side.
The Playlist: Top songs TikTok shaped the soundtrack of our lives in 2020. These are some of the most defining hits that helped people find their inner superstar as they danced their way through the year.
Such a Snack: Top food recipes, trends, and hacks The TikTok food community came to the rescue in 2020, providing recipes, fresh takes on classic snacks, and food hacks to keep people busy while staying socially distant.
Glow Up: Top style and beauty trends TikTok became a platform for beauty and style content, with countless hacks and fashion gurus. These are the top videos that made people glow up.
Biggest Little Communities: Top niche communities TikTok allows users to find and connect with communities that share their unique interests. These are the most beloved niche communities on TikTok in 2020.
Extremely TikTok: Top product elements TikTok's unique suite of creative tools and product features bring joy to its users. These are the top product elements that made videos extremely TikTok in 2020.

Join us in reliving the moments that made 2020 unforgettable on TikTok: Top 100.