The 10 Most Popular TikTok Videos of All Time – From Bella Poarch to Billie Eilish
In an era dominated by short-form visual content, it’s easy to see why smartphone users have turned to video-sharing mobile app TikTok. The app has become a global hit during the COVID-19 pandemic as content creators have shown their creativity and individuality in their own TikTok videos, sparking never-before-seen trends. Some of them are, of course, better than others, making them some of the most popular TikTok videos of all time.
From dance competitions and impromptu music covers to informative diary-like themed videos presented as travel guides, TikTok’s role is certainly that of a multi-faceted communication platform. Short videos ranging from three seconds to 10 minutes and a simple user interface make the content easy to digest.
Many creators have since achieved fame thanks to TikTok. For example, music used in trendy and fun dance videos can attract users’ attention, thereby driving sales, such as Meghan Trainor’s “Made You Look” and Gayle’s “ABCDEFU.” TikTok has also spawned celebrities from creators like Dixie D’Amelio, Xabi Lame, Addison Rae and Bella Poarch.
Wondering which TikTok videos are the most popular of all time? Read on to find out which TikTok creators made the top 10 most popular videos. Be careful: you will probably get hooked on them too.
All information is current as of January 18, 2024.
(Hero and Featured Images: Billie Eilish/Interscope Records, Bella Poarch/Marcelo Cantu.)
10 Most Popular TikTok Videos of All Time
10. Cat pawing at camera by British Promise Cats (37.4 million likes)
@britishpromise.cats Repost 😇 #catsoftiktok #viral #funny #cute #cutness #foryoupage
While kids say the most horrific things that are shocking, the animals’ simple actions also lead to sweet, honest moments. In this video posted by British Promise Cats, a curious ginger cat tries to get his head into a cylindrical cardboard tube, but fails. He then tried to reach his paw towards the bottom of the tube instead, presumably trying to reach the camera.
9. Banana peeling from Habane Lame (37.9 million likes)
@khaby.lame IG:@khaby00
♬ suono originale – Habane is lame
There can be many ways to solve a situation, but how often do we choose the best method. For example, peeling a banana. In this duet stitch video, one of TikTok’s most popular creators, Senegalese-born Habane Lamé, reacts to someone cutting the peel off a banana with a knife. He then starts peeling the banana with his hands instead, which turns out to be an easier method. He then created an entire series where he makes fun of “life hack” videos and instead shows the easiest way to do something.
8. Video of Adrian Chateau Wiles with a barking dog (40.7 million likes)
@adrianchateau damn this shit makes me wheeze #fyp
♬ original sound – Savy
It can be difficult to decipher and pinpoint the specific bark that a dog is trying to convey. What if we communicated by barking back instead? In Adrian Chateau Wiles’ TikTok, she starts by barking at her dog, who then looks at her with a confused and seemingly shocked expression. This precious image made her dog a social media star and prompted users to leave funny comments on this popular TikTok video.
7. Trying Billie Eilish’s Time Warp Scan Filter (40.9 million likes)
@billieeilish #TimeWarpScan
♬ original sound – BILLIE EILIS
Real-time reactions are always genuine and reflective of your most authentic self. American pop superstar Billie Eilish tried out one of TikTok’s filters, the time-warp scan, in 2020 with hilarious results for one of her first videos on the platform. Users loved the altered and distorted look that showed the fun side of the singer. The video continues to be one of the most popular videos on TikTok, ranking eighth.
6. Mona Gonzalez’s cover of Suave (42.7 million likes)
@mngnzls It’s time to wake up the neighbors 🙂
To leave a lasting impression when covering a song, one way to achieve this is through exaggeration. Philippine singer Mona Gonzalez stepped up her vocals during her cover of El Alfa el Jefe’s “Suave”. In her TikTok caption, she jokingly wrote, “Time to wake up the neighbors.” Her consistent singing gained viral attention and even attracted producers to remix her vocals in the song.
5. Dance video “Stay” by David Allen (45.2 million likes)
@totouchanemu I may not have chunky @maxtaylorlifts, but I do have a drone.
♬ STAY – Kid LARUA and Justin Bieber
TikTok can also become a platform for showcasing and discovering hidden talents. Drone photographer David Allen (@totouchanemu) jumped on the trend of dancing to Justin Bieber and Kid LAROI’s “Stay” but did it his way. Allen used his resources and controlled his drone to create a 360° video covering all angles of the dance.
4. Lip-syncing to “SugarCrash!” Nick Luciano (51.1 million likes)
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Fake it ’til you make it. It worked for creator Nick Luciano, who refined and challenged the trendy lip-synching tune of “SugarCrash!” by Eliotto. Luciano was unfazed by other creators like KaylaVoid, who did it and proceeded to film a version in which he lip-syncs the tune against a gorgeous mountain backdrop. The video received 20 million likes in three days, making it one of the most popular clips in TikTok history.
3. Drawing “Lips” by artist Franek Belyak (51.6 million likes)
@franekbielak_art 😳This is one of my best drawings #dlaciebie #tiktokart #drawing #fyp
Read these lips drawn by teenager Franek Belyak. The Polish artist documented the process of creating this work of art over the course of 23 hours. Inspired by TikTok’s depiction of a live human lip, he then figured out how to draw different fruits between human lips. This artistic TikTok went viral and has earned it over 50 million likes to date, making it one of the most popular TikTok videos of all time.
2. Dance “Say It Right” by Jamie Big Sorrel Horse (52.4 million likes)
@jamie32bsh ♬ Say It Right – Sped Up Remix – Nelly Furtado and Speed Radio
Sometimes the best viral or popular videos don’t require complex narratives or any props. A random moment can also resonate with the masses. Native American TikTok creator Jamie Big Sorrell Horse filmed himself casually dancing to a remix of Nelly Furtado’s “Say It Right” at home and became a TikTok sensation in 2022. It’s easy to recreate using an award-winning hit song familiar from the lip sync. , many creators are following suit and jumping on the bandwagon to create their own version by dancing in front of the mirror.
1. Bella Poarch’s “M to the B” lip sync (63.4 million likes)
@bellapoarch To the 🐝 🐝 🐝 #fyp
*Play drum roll*. The most popular TikTok video of all time is Bella Poarch lip-syncing to British rapper Millie B’s “M to the B.” This iconic TikTok went viral as the social media personality and singer made all sorts of cute faces and bobbed their heads to the beat of the song. She also used the app’s zoom and focus filters for the video, which went viral. Many content creators have since picked up the trend and incorporated it into songs of their choice.