What does "trending" mean? | Hootsuite's Social Media Glossary (2024)

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A trending topic or hashtag is one that is popular on social media at a given moment. Trends are highlighted by social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to encourage discussion and engagement among their users.

The “trending” concept was first popularized by Twitter and has since been adopted by other networks. The trends that you see on Twitter and Facebook are based on your location, who you follow, and the content you like.

What does "trending" mean? | Hootsuite's Social Media Glossary (2024)
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