Did you hear that 2026 is the new 2016? Starting in late 2025, social media users began reposting content from 2016 or recreating the look and feel of that era using retro filters and editing styles. The hashtag #2016, along with so-called ‘2016 filters,’ has since been used in millions of posts across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, showing how popular this trend has become. Many people say it brings back memories from a simpler, more carefree time on social media. A trend you might remember is the “Lush Life” dance trend that is very popular right now. If you want to know more about trends, make sure you come back next week for more Trends and Friends.
