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Trending topics on YouTube

Trending topics on YouTube

The Internet has gifted millions of platforms where to find top-notch entertainment, but no other platform comes close to the success that YouTube has reached. With hundreds of thousands of creators sharing videos in various niches on the platform, it’s easy to say that it’s one of the best places to get a daily fix of great video content. As with anything that reaches a massive amount of popularity, trends often come and go on YouTube. Most of the time, these trends are highly entertaining, so for someone looking to check some of them out, here’s what to look out for. 

Daily vlogs

In many ways, YouTube was the main platform to turn vlogging into a massive trend worldwide. What’s interesting about this content is that, in essence, there’s nothing unique about daily vlogging itself. Daily vlogs are simply a look inside the lives of everyday people and how they spend their time, so what makes daily vlogs stand out are the people that film them and their charisma. There are quite a few daily vloggers among the most popular YouTubers, so it’s safe to say that they’re not exactly a bland bunch.

Gaming

Gaming, in general, is a massive trend not only on YouTube but as an activity that people can’t seem to get enough of. With online multiplayer games adding a whole new exciting layer to gaming thanks to the competitive element they carry, it’s easy to see why so many people enjoy watching others give them a shot. Gaming content on YouTube comes in many different shapes and sizes, but the most common is “let’s play” videos, videos of friendly competitions between friends, and random online matches where creators can show off their skills.  All these websites are chock-full of variety, so the videos themselves are also quite a varied bunch.

Makeup and beauty

The Makeup and beauty community has been thriving on YouTube since its early days. With looks being a big factor in how we’re perceived and how we perceive others, videos that feature makeup tutorials, reviews on new releases on the market, the latest makeup trends, and even wild special effects makeup looks are a big hit on the platform. What truly makes this content so entertaining is the personalities behind the channels. It’s not all about the makeup and the glamour, it’s also about the fun stories and hilarious people that come along with it.

One thing to watch out for when viewing some of these channels is avoiding the ones that tend to garner attention for the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, some creators in the YouTube beauty community are known for causing unnecessary drama, so if that doesn’t interest you, make sure to do some thorough research.

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