TikTok Trivia

TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, redefining the way people create, share, and consume content. Known for its short-form videos, viral trends, and a unique algorithm, TikTok has captivated millions of users, particularly younger audiences. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has transformed the social media landscape and influenced everything from music charts to fashion trends. In this trivia quiz, we’ll dive into the fun, creative, and sometimes quirky world of TikTok, testing your knowledge on its history, influencers, viral trends, and more.

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TikTok Trivia Questions

1. In which year was TikTok officially launched?
2. What was TikTok originally called before its rebranding in 2017?
3. Which company owns TikTok?
4. Who is the most-followed person on TikTok as of 2024?
5. What is the maximum video length allowed for TikTok posts?
6. Which viral TikTok challenge involved users mimicking a dance to the song "Savage Love"?
7. What was the name of the song that became a massive TikTok trend in 2020, thanks to the viral "Renegade" dance?
8. What is the name of TikTok's parent company based in China?
9. Which TikTok influencer became famous for their lip-syncing videos and later expanded to acting and music?
10. What is the name of the feature that allows users to create side-by-side videos with other TikTok users?
11. What is the name of the dance created by Jalaiah Harmon that became viral on TikTok in 2020?
12. Which 2020 TikTok song, performed by Doja Cat, became popular for its “Say So” dance?
13. What is the main reason TikTok was banned in India in 2020?
14. Which TikTok challenge involved users pretending to be on a virtual catwalk and is associated with the song “Supalonely”?
15. Who is the famous TikTok star known for his “flip the switch” dance with his mother?
16. What is the primary feature that differentiates TikTok from its competitors, such as Instagram or Snapchat?
17. In what year did TikTok merge with the app Musical.ly?
18. Which social media platform did TikTok surpass in global downloads in 2020?
19. What is the term used to describe the "For You Page" on TikTok, which curates content for users based on an algorithm?
20. What dance challenge became famous on TikTok with the song "Lottery" by K CAMP?
21. Which popular TikTok duo is known for creating comedic skits and music videos?
22. Who was the first TikTok user to reach 100 million followers?
23. What is the name of the TikTok feature that lets users add text, effects, and filters to their videos?
24. Which TikTok celebrity has been credited with popularizing the "Couch Dance" in 2020?
25. What is the name of the TikTok dance challenge inspired by the song "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd?
26. Who was the creator of the viral “WAP” dance on TikTok, set to the song by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion?
27. Which TikTok star has a signature catchphrase, “It’s a vibe,” that became part of TikTok culture?
28. What feature on TikTok allows users to create and share short stories or time-limited videos, similar to Snapchat?
29. Which U.S. politician became the subject of a viral TikTok trend with the hashtag #TedCruzChallenge?
30. What type of content on TikTok is commonly associated with the hashtag #FYP (For You Page)?
31. What was the name of the viral challenge that involved users flipping a bottle and making it land upright?
32. Which country was the first to ban TikTok due to concerns about data privacy?
33. What was the name of the TikTok challenge that involved users pretending to be animals while listening to "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X?
34. What year did TikTok reach 1 billion monthly active users?
35. Which TikTok influencer started their own makeup line called "Rare Beauty"?
36. What is the name of TikTok’s algorithm that recommends content based on user interaction?
37. What major music artist collaborated with TikTok to launch a campaign encouraging users to share their own dance videos to "Savage"?
38. Which viral TikTok trend was inspired by the song “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I?
39. What feature allows TikTok users to go live and interact with their followers in real-time?
40. Which famous group of TikTok creators became known as the "Hype House"?
41. Which TikTok star was known for their comedic skits and impressions of celebrities before launching a successful career on TV?
42. What is the name of the TikTok challenge in which users made their pets wear sunglasses and then posted their reactions?
43. What type of filter, popular on TikTok, transforms users' faces to appear like various animals or cartoon characters?
44. Which TikTok influencer became known for his viral “beach” dance to the song “Savage Love”?
45. What is the term used for videos on TikTok that replicate or pay homage to iconic movie scenes or pop culture moments?
46. In 2020, TikTok partnered with which streaming platform to launch an exclusive music video for the song "Say So"?
47. What is the name of the TikTok trend where users dance to music in front of a mirror, often using the #mirrorchallenge hashtag?
48. Which TikTok influencer went viral for his “ratatouille the musical” parody, which was later adapted into an online musical?
49. Which app’s popularity surged in 2020, competing with TikTok for users in the short-video format space?
50. What is the name of the viral TikTok trend where users lip-sync to iconic movie quotes?
51. What is the name of the TikTok filter that allows users to "age" themselves by several years?
52. Which TikTok star became the first to sign a multi-million dollar podcast deal in 2021?
53. What is the name of the viral TikTok challenge that involved people performing a dance while balancing a drink bottle on their head?
54. What is the term for the TikTok feature that lets creators post videos that are visible for 24 hours only?
55. What was the name of the TikTok challenge that involved users jumping into a pool in creative ways?
56. Who is the youngest-ever person to hit 100 million followers on TikTok?
57. What viral TikTok trend involved users turning mundane household tasks into funny, exaggerated dance routines?
58. Which TikTok user is known for posting comedic videos and imitations of celebrities and characters from movies and TV shows?
59. What is the name of the popular hashtag challenge that encourages users to perform creative transformations in their videos?
60. What is the name of the TikTok series that became famous for reenacting popular "life hack" videos with humorous twists?

TikTok Trivia Answers

1. 2016
2. Musical.ly
3. ByteDance
4. Khaby Lame
5. 10 minutes
6. Savage Love Challenge
7. Renegade
8. ByteDance
9. Charli D'Amelio
10. Duet
11. The Renegade
12. Say So
13. Data privacy concerns
14. Supalonely Challenge
15. Jason Derulo
16. The video algorithm that promotes short, entertaining videos tailored to users' interests
17. 2017
18. Instagram
19. For You Page (FYP)
20. The Lottery Dance
21. The Dolan Twins
22. Charli D'Amelio
23. TikTok Editor
24. Addison Rae
25. Blinding Lights Dance
26. Keara Wilson
27. David Dobrik
28. Stories
29. Ted Cruz
30. Short, engaging videos often featured on the For You Page
31. Bottle Flip Challenge
32. India
33. Old Town Road Challenge
34. 2021
35. Selena Gomez
36. TikTok’s “For You” Algorithm
37. Megan Thee Stallion
38. Dance Monkey Challenge
39. Live Streaming
40. The Hype House
41. Lilly Singh
42. Pet Sunglasses Challenge
43. Face Filters
44. Chase Hudson (Lil Huddy)
45. Movie Scene Reactions
46. YouTube
47. Mirror Dance Challenge
48. Ben Grosskopf
49. Triller
50. Iconic Movie Quotes Challenge
51. Age Filter
52. Joe Rogan
53. Bottle Flip Dance
54. Stories
55. Pool Jump Challenge
56. Charli D'Amelio
57. Exaggerated Dance Routines
58. Brittany Broski
59. Transformation Challenge
60. Life Hacks Series

Conclusion

TikTok has rapidly evolved from a simple app for sharing lip-sync videos into a global phenomenon, impacting music, dance, pop culture, and even politics. Its short-form video format, combined with powerful algorithms and creative challenges, has made it a hub for viral trends and online influencers.