Reels Trends August 2026
- Aug 12
- 1 min read
Here's what reels are trending in August 2026
This page is updated regularly throughout the month so come back each week to see more trending Instagram reels (save it to your bookmarks now!) 👩🏼💻
Trending Reels August 2026
💡 'What I Did / Wore / Saw / Ate' trend
Use the trending split-screen layout, and show off 3-4 different scenarios in each section. These could show off what you did, wore, saw, or ate!
💡 ‘How to Summon Me’
Share clips of you appearing when something you love is presented for this super fun, easy to recreate reels trend!
🎶 Hearing Static
Use this static audio with a B-Roll clip and the words “what I hear when someone says “_____” (something you’ll always ignore)’
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