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Trending categories across short-form
Browse the 33 verticals we track on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Each category is sized by its share of the 2026 corpus, so you can see where attention actually goes — not just where everyone claims it does.
AI & Tech
8.5%
AI launches, model demos, developer news.
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Comedy
7.2%
Skits, satire, observational humour.
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Fitness
6.1%
Workouts, athlete clips, home gym routines.
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Fashion
5.7%
Outfit reveals, styling, runway clips.
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Beauty & Makeup
5.5%
Tutorials, transformations, product reviews.
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Food & Cooking
5.4%
Recipes, restaurant reviews, cooking hacks.
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Education
4.8%
Explainers, science, history, learning.
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Gaming
4.7%
Gameplay, esports, streamer clips.
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Motivation
4.5%
Inspirational shorts, self-improvement.
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Music
4.3%
Performances, song discovery, dance.
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Lifestyle
4.0%
Day-in-the-life, productivity, routines.
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Travel
3.8%
Destinations, vlogs, travel hacks.
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True Crime
3.5%
Mystery stories, case breakdowns.
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Finance & Money
3.4%
Investing tips, personal finance, side hustles.
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Business
3.0%
Entrepreneurship, startup stories, marketing.
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Anime & Manga
2.8%
Edits, reviews, character spotlights.
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Sports
2.7%
Highlights, analysis, athlete profiles.
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Pets & Animals
2.7%
Pet content, wildlife, animal facts.
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DIY & Crafts
2.4%
Maker projects, home improvement, hacks.
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Automotive
2.3%
Cars, motorcycles, mechanics, reviews.
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Spirituality
2.2%
Meditation, philosophy, wisdom traditions.
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Faith
2.2%
Devotional content, scripture, prayer.
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Parenting
2.0%
Family content, childcare, kids.
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Mental Health
1.9%
Therapy concepts, anxiety, wellness.
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Real Estate
1.8%
Property tours, investing, market analysis.
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Celebrity & Entertainment
1.7%
Pop culture, celebrity news.
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History
1.6%
Historical facts, mysteries, deep dives.
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Horror & Paranormal
1.5%
Scary stories, ghost content, urban legends.
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Art & Design
1.4%
Process videos, illustration, design.
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Books & Reading
1.3%
BookTok, reviews, author content.
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Language Learning
1.2%
Polyglot tips, language lessons.
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ASMR & Satisfying
1.1%
Sensory content, satisfying visuals.
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News & Politics
1.0%
Current events, commentary, analysis.
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Want a guided walk through the top verticals? Read the 2026 data report.