Welcome to Trends Daily—your download on what the world was searching for. This week, we're doing a special feature series. Today: the most searched topics on YouTube in 2018. 2018. The year YouTube proved it was more than cat videos. Top Trending Videos: Kylie Jenner's Baby Announcement ("To Our Daughter" broke the internet). Liza Koshy and David Dobrik's Breakup (YouTube's first couple called it quits). YouTube Rewind 2018 (became the most disliked video in history). Will Smith at the Grand Canyon (wholesome late-career content king). Primitive Technology (man builds things in the jungle, 50M+ views). Most Searched Categories: Music dominated—official music videos and lyric videos ruled. Gaming—Fortnite, Minecraft, and GTA V tutorials everywhere. DIY content—crafting, home improvement, cooking. Movie trailers—Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Venom, A Star Is Born. Breakout Trends: ASMR went mainstream. Slime videos took over the algorithm. Mukbangs had people watching strangers eat. Conspiracy theories had their moment. The World Cup topped Google's overall 2018 searches, and that energy spilled into YouTube with highlight reels and reaction content. The Takeaway: 2018 was YouTube's pivot year. From breakup vlogs to building shelters in the jungle. The algorithm rewarded authenticity, chaos, and satisfying sounds. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 23rd, 2026. Friday. Week three finale. Here's what the internet's scrolling. TikTok: "365 Buttons" still immortal (three weeks in, won't quit). "Fat Ted" meme rising (absurd visuals, early viral energy). Dr. Pepper Baby Theme Song going mega-viral. "Pilates by Izzy" 25-Day Challenge (resolution energy). "I Got Like Hella Money" holding strong (relatable delusion). "2026 Is the New 2016" refusing to die (nostalgia wave). Chinese wellness trend expanding (hot water, ginger, TCM content). What People Are Searching: "YouTube" (most searched globally). "ChatGPT" (AI dominance). "Weather" (US winter storm aftermath). "Wordle" (daily game searches). "Netflix" (streaming steady). "Sophie Rain Spiderman" (viral clip buzz). YouTube: Homeless man "Time to Say Goodbye" viral video (New York subway, millions of views, feel-good content). TikTok trend compilations. Sports highlights (SA20 cricket, NBA, soccer). Meme roundups ("Best of January 2026"). Music video drops. X Vibes: #MeAndTheeSeriesAfterParty still #1 worldwide (Thai BL finale aftermath, 3M+ posts). #YUniverseAwards2025 carryover (Thai entertainment dominance). #TheSpookyLoveTalePilot1M ("next big ship" discussions). Jujutsu Kaisen manifestation posts (GEGO/GOJO candle lighting, "make it canon 2026"). New Year blues memes ("January has entered the chat"). Sports memes (Lakers-Nuggets, soccer remixes). The Pattern: Friday finale energy—365 Buttons still immortal + Dr. Pepper Baby Theme conquers the feed + Thai entertainment holding #1 worldwide + "Fat Ted" meme emerging + nostalgia wave refusing to quit + feel-good content balancing the chaos. The algorithm rewards weird, cozy, and persistent. Week three closes strong. Have a good weekend. See you Monday. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 22nd, 2026. Thursday. Week three momentum. Here's what the internet's scrolling. TikTok: "365 Buttons" immortal ("it only has to make sense to me" still the 2026 motto). "26 Goals for 2026" rising (accountability content). "I Got Like Hella Money" trend (relatable delusion). "You Have to Believe Me" Stranger Things audio. AI Dancing Baby videos (weird, viral, unstoppable). Jon Hamm dancing still therapeutic. "Wabi-sabi" aesthetic (celebrating imperfections). What People Are Searching: "YouTube" (most searched globally). "WhatsApp Web" strong. "ChatGPT" dominating. "Weather" (winter storm hitting 30+ US states). "IShowSpeed Senegal" (bodyguard close call). "BTS comeback 2026" (ARMY speculation surging). YouTube: IShowSpeed content (Senegal incident, 50M subscriber milestone). TikTok mashup compilations. AI-generated content gaining traction. Sports highlights (NBA, cricket, soccer). Wholesome moments balancing chaos. X Vibes: #MeAndTheeSeriesAfterParty (Thai BL finale aftermath, still #1 worldwide). #BTSComeback2026 (moon emoji grids everywhere). #EXO_CROWNOutNow (crown-wearing edits, "king takeover" jokes). #TheSpookyLoveTalePilot1M (horror-romance memes). Winter storm memes ("January entered the chat"). #BBB26 (Big Brother Brasil still dominating). The Pattern: Thursday momentum—365 Buttons refuses to die + "26 goals" accountability rising + AI babies taking over + BTS comeback speculation + winter storm memes + Thai entertainment holding #1 worldwide. The algorithm rewards accountability, weird AI, and fan dedication. Week three keeps rolling. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 21st, 2026. Wednesday. Week three hump day. Here's what the internet's obsessing over. TikTok: "365 Buttons" refuses to die (breakout TikTok meta of 2026, "it only has to make sense to me" motto). Jon Hamm dancing trend exploding (Apple TV+'s Your Friends & Neighbors clip going viral, "nostalgic, calming, therapeutic"). "Turning Chinese" still alive. "What's Going On" mashup (Nicki Minaj x 4 Non Blondes dance craze). "2026 Is the New 2016" nostalgia wave continuing. What People Are Searching: "YouTube" (most searched globally). "ChatGPT" strong. "Jon Hamm TikTok dance" surging. "365 buttons meaning" tutorials. "Girl From Nowhere The Reset" buzz. "EXO Crown" climbing. YouTube: TikTok mashup compilations. Sports highlights (NFL playoffs, college basketball). "2026 Is the New 2016" edits. Travel vlogs. EXO's "Crown" MV topping Korean charts. X Vibes: #MeAndTheeSeriesFinalEP trending #1 worldwide (Thai BL finale, 5M+ posts, global celebration). #EXO_CROWNOutNow (K-pop comeback, dance challenges). #BBB26 (#1 Brazil, spilling globally). #GirlFromNowhereTheReset (Top 5 Thailand, #12 worldwide). #2026IsTheNew2016 (nostalgia wave, US/UK/Europe). The Pattern: Hump day scroll mode—365 Buttons still the motto + Jon Hamm dancing = therapy + Thai BL finale breaks the internet + EXO comeback + nostalgia refuses to quit + Brazil's Big Brother dominating South America. The algorithm rewards cozy, weird, and nostalgic. Week three hits its stride. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 20th, 2026. Tuesday. Week three continues. Here's what the internet's scrolling. TikTok: "365 Buttons" still dominating (Forbes calls it "the breakout TikTok meta of 2026," 500M+ views, spawning $365 crypto tokens). "RAAAAAH Skeletons" exploding (animated skeletons screaming, 200M+ views, "most viral meme of 2026 so far"). "City Boy" audio everywhere (replacing skibidi as Gen-Z slang, 300M+ uses). "GooGoo Gaga" baby talk parody. "Chillguy" meme family (800M+ views, lo-fi vibes). What People Are Searching: "365 buttons meme" tutorials. "Raaaah skeleton TikTok" sound downloads. "City boy TikTok sound" lyrics breakdowns. "Chillguy meme TikTok" compilations. "Top memes January 2026" catch-up searches. "NFL playoffs" climbing. YouTube: Meme compilations crushing. "2026 Is the New 2016" nostalgia still alive. Music video drops. Gaming content (Minecraft, Roblox). Avengers: Doomsday trailer reactions. X Vibes: #Raaaah trending (1B+ posts, crossing to anime edits). Jujutsu Kaisen ships (GEGO/GOJO, 100M+ views). Crypto meme coins ($raaaaah, $CITYBOY, $365 tokens). "Choppelganger" bad haircut fails rising. Thai BL carryover (#MeAndTheeSeries buzz). The Pattern: Tuesday scroll mode—365 Buttons refuses to die + skeleton screams taking over + City Boy replacing skibidi + chillguy vibes + crypto absurdity + the internet still choosing laughter over everything. The algorithm rewards weird. The memes keep mutating. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 19th, 2026. Monday. Week three. Let's see what the internet's obsessed with. TikTok: Leonardo DiCaprio "Flamboyant Storytelling" meme (first big meme of 2026, 500M+ views, global domination). "365 Buttons" still evolving ("it only has to make sense to me" as 2026's motto). "Turning Chinese" trend continuing. "Say Your Stupid Line" engagement bait. Wabi-sabi aesthetic rising. What People Are Searching: "DiCaprio meme 2026" spiking globally. "365 Buttons meaning" still confusing people. "NASA Artemis 2" generating space nerd interest. "Earth losing gravity August 2026" hoax being fact-checked. "NFL playoffs Super Bowl" climbing. YouTube: "2026 Is the New 2016" compilations pulling millions. Border 2 trailer (most-watched Indian trailer of January). MrBeast still dominating. Meme compilations rounding up DiCaprio, City Boy, anime ships. X Vibes: #MeAndTheeSeriesEP9 trending #1 worldwide (Thai BL, 2.5M+ mentions, shipper chaos). "CITY BOY" meme exploding (tied to memecoins, absurd visuals). Jujutsu Kaisen ship revival (GEGO/GOJO, "GETO IS TOP" trending). Crypto meme coins buzzing ($CITYBOY, YAJUCOIN, $raaaaah). The Pattern: Monday scroll mode—DiCaprio meme crowned first of 2026 + 365 Buttons refuses to die + Thai BL going global + anime fandoms manifesting + crypto absurdity meets humor + nostalgia providing escape. The internet wants to laugh. The algorithm rewards weird. Week three vibes locked. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 16th, 2026. Friday. Week two finale. Weekend's calling. TikTok: "2026 Is the New 2016" peaking (10-year nostalgia, Chainsmokers remixes, Pokemon GO callbacks, 500M+ views). "365 Buttons" still alive (habit tracker format, 300M+ views). End of "Delulu" era (reality content over fantasy, 40% drop in fantasy content). Jon Hamm dancing (Friday celebration energy). X (Twitter): Trump foreign policy dominating (Venezuela oil tanker seized, Iran warnings at UN, Gaza "Board of Peace" announced). US-Taiwan trade deal ($250B tech investment). Economic talk (S&P down 1%, Bitcoin at $96K). BTS comeback tour confirmed. YouTube: "Why 2026 Feels Like 2016" essays (MrBeast, PewDiePie, 20M+ views). Trend breakdown tutorials. News reaction Shorts. Google: "2016 nostalgia TikTok" surging (up 300%). "US Taiwan trade deal" climbing. "Trump Venezuela" rising. "US jobless claims" (198K, second-lowest in two years). News: US-Taiwan sign $250B trade deal. Trump announces Gaza "Board of Peace." US warns Iran at UN ("all options on the table"). Venezuela oil tanker seized (sixth sanctioned tanker). US jobless claims fall (198K, labor market strong). The Pattern: Friday energy—2016 nostalgia as escapism + Trump foreign policy dominating + US-Taiwan deal reshaping tech + markets recalibrating + reality content beating fantasy. Week two done. See you Monday. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Trends Daily—January 15th, 2026. Thursday. Week two cruising. The momentum is building. The news is getting heavier. TikTok: "365 Buttons" still going strong (evolving into "unbuttoning" fails and duets). AI Dancing Baby videos continuing (tutorials crushing). "2026 Is the New 2016" still hitting (AR effects on 2010s fashion). Jon Hamm dancing trend. Grilling hot dogs in the package (chaotic viral). Upcycled fashion hacks. X (Twitter): #เครนถล่ม (Crane Collapse) at 1.2M+ mentions (Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand). #ATEEZinBKK at 400K+ mentions (K-pop concert in Bangkok). #GirlRulesSeries at 500K mentions (new Thai drama). #NEKKOPurrFectMoment (Thai BL series). Gold prices buzzing (#ราคาทอง). Weather warnings (#กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา). YouTube: "Why 2026 Feels Like 2016" essays. AI Dancing Baby tutorials (10-15 min guides). "365 Buttons Explained" roundups. Heartwarming street videos (Indian jawans, samosas). Weekly trend recaps. Google: "TikTok 2026 trends" up 300%. "365 Buttons meaning" still climbing. "ATEEZ Bangkok concert" surging. "Iran travel advisory India" rising. "Virat Kohli 28000 runs" spiking. News: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin's record (fastest to 28,000 international runs). India issues Iran travel advisory. World Economic Forum warning (trade tariffs, AI downsides as biggest threats). Thailand train accident (32 killed). Crane collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima. Delhi cold wave continues. PM Modi joins Pongal celebrations. The Pattern: Thursday momentum building—365 Buttons refusing to die + AI dancing babies crushing + ATEEZ Bangkok driving K-pop hype + Thailand processing tragedy + Virat Kohli making history + global economic warnings + algorithm rewarding consistency. Week two winding down. News got heavier. Memes got weirder. Grind continues. Created by Adam J Carswell. Connect on LinkedIn.