TikTok Released A Report On Their Top Videos In 2021, And Here's What Made The List
Creators on TikTok have the power to go viral at any second, whether they be posting about an intimate moment in their life or a dance video featuring a long-forgotten hit song.
"There's something really special about TikTok's diverse global community that people just can't find anywhere else. For us, 2021 was a year for connection and we’ve seen people on TikTok laughing together, entertaining us, starting cultural phenomenons, and teaching us new things. It's been incredible to see the depths of entertainment and creativity from this community, and we're delighted to celebrate all the ways we've come together this year on TikTok," Vanessa Pappas, TikTok's chief operating officer, said in a statement.
As the year draws to an end, our favorite app looked back on the top-performing videos of 2021 and released this official list. Here are the videos that make up this year's biggest moments, both in the US and abroad:
1. Drone dancing: 314.1M views
@totouchanemu I may not have @maxtaylorlifts dumpy but I do have a drone.
♬ STAY - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
After posting this video of himself dancing in sunglasses while a drone hoisted a camera around him, TikToker @ToTouchAnEmu's account blew up nearly overnight. The video's immaculate vibes even scored him invites from other creators like Jason Derulo and Bella Poarch, who also wanted to get in on the dance.
2. Squishy the chipmunk: 270.4M views
@chipmunksoftiktok Fill the cheeks Squishy, fill the cheeks #fyp #animals #nature #cuteanimals #squishy #chipmunk
♬ original sound - Chipmunks of TikTok
Oh, to be a chipmunk with no other worries than about how many nuts they can fit in their cheeks. The @chipmunksoftiktok account features cuties named Dinky, Mooshy, SpongeBob, Boris, Bubba, and Stinky, but it was Squishy the chipmunk who stole 2021's heart.
3. A tasty take on photography: 238.8M views
@youneszarou What’s your favourite fruit? #yzfamily #tutorial #fürdich #fyp
♬ Yummy - Justin Bieber
Instagram is the dedicated social media app for posting photos, but TikTok lets photographers shine by showing how they pull off some of their best work. With the help of a few orange slices, an acrylic board, and a few friends, user @youneszarou was able to achieve the perfect, summertime shot.
4. Restocking at its finest: 205.8M views
@_catben_ Random restocks & refills around the house🤩🤩🤩 #refill #restock #organizedhome #momlife #thisandthatwithcat #asmr
♬ original sound - Catherine Benson
Watching videos of people stocking and restocking refrigerators, pantries, laundry supplies, school supplies, linen closets and more have become a zen corner on TikTok. Not only do the ASMR-heavy videos offer a relaxing break from otherwise action-packed videos on the app, but it also gives every homemaker or neat freak a comfy place to find inspiration, and @catben's clip does just that.
5. Dog painting: 184M views
@my_aussie_gal Secrets first flower!🌻
♬ everything sucks - vaultboy
After watching this video of user @myaussiegal's dog, Secret, paint a charming sunflower, you may be convinced – like many in the comments – that this pup is a clear reincarnation of someone who has been on this Earth before. Honestly, Secret can paint better than me.
6. Zach King's disappearing act: 174.8 views
@zachking Never walk on someone’s #chalk #art
♬ original sound - Zach King
TikToker @ZachKing is known for his dope editing skills. In the past, he has turned himself into moveable art pieces, and completely distorted our sense of which way is up and which way is down. But in this incredibly viral clip, Zach falls into a street artist's work, and not even his friend can save him.
7. The original "Woman" dance: 170.5M Views
@tracy.oj How did I- !!!😳 Anyways dc: me
♬ Woman - Doja Cat
"Woman" by Doja Cat has ruled both my forever playlist, and TikTok's. You might remember earlier in the year when the song dropped and everyone online was performing a smooth, African-dance-inspired routine to the lyrics. Well, you have creator @tracy.oj to thank for the choreography!
8. "Please Don't Go": 107M Views
@chaotticgoood Roadtrip with da bestie 😌✨💞 #fyp #YesDayChallenge #foryoupage
♬ Please Don't Go - Mike Posner
This video by @chaotticgoood makes me laugh every time I see it because I still can't figure out whether the frog is real or not. Regardless, both the frog and their human look great in scarves! Truly serving Thelma and Louise.
9. Sunisa Lee celebrating her gold: 30.9M views
@sunisalee_ on top of the world rn
♬ Why are ppl using this - 🤍🕊
The Olympics took place this year, and 18-year-old gymnast Sunisa Lee took home a gold medal for her women's all-around performance. The teen couldn't wait to show her medal off on TikTok, and users across the app celebrated with her.
10. Bro, who got you smiling like that?: 30.9M views
@zeddywill yk its serious when yu smile at da phone 😂😂😂😂 #fyp #comedy #zeddywill
♬ original sound - aka CBANDZZZ 🗣
Ok, this is one of my favorite songs on TikTok. This original video of @zeddywill cheesing ended up dominating TikTok's soundbites, and was remixed to include music for extra spice.
What was your favorite TikTok video that dropped in 2021? Let us know in the comments.
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