viraltrend

noun
UK /ˈvaɪrəl trɛnd/
US /ˈvaɪrəl trɛnd/

Something that becomes very popular very fast because many people share it online.

The silly dance became a viraltrend overnight.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pattern of rapid spread of content across social platforms.

Researchers studied the viraltrend to understand how posts travel.

3. A marketing strategy that aims to make a product spread quickly online.

The brand used a viraltrend to reach younger customers.

4. A short-lived burst of attention given to a topic or clip.

That viraltrend faded after a week.