LiveRanked by US Google searches · data for Oct 17, 2026

Today's viral memes

Today's viral memes, ranked

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  1. 2Viral meme #2Biddy Blas (Scrib Doon)Tiny angry racing alien says two words, becomes the internet's new favorite Star Wars character▼ 10%Rising
  2. 3Viral meme #3K-Pop Demon Hunters Costume TrendPastel wigs take Halloween: Demon Hunters are the No. 1 costume of 2026.▲ 6%Peak
  3. 4Viral meme #4Nicole Kidman Song TrendPop song named Nicole Kidman goes viral; Nicole Kidman mouths along0%Peak
  4. 5Viral meme #5Skyler Gisondo Smiling MemeActor's 2015 red carpet smile gets very specific backstories. He approves.0%Rising
  5. 6Viral meme #6Quiet on the Creek MemeRapper's old fishing advice becomes the rule for keeping good news quiet▼ 23%Past peak
  6. 7Viral meme #7Ain't In LA TrendSmall towns everywhere announce they are holding it down▼ 4%Past peak
  7. 8Viral meme #8La Peace MemeKai Cenat mispronounces a Minecraft ore, ascends to monkhood.▼ 44%Past peak
  8. 9Viral meme #9Gucci Morty MemeNervous cartoon teen gets Gucci makeover, internet says his aura is off the charts▼ 56%Past peak
  9. 10Viral meme #10Flying Car Meme (We Got Flying Cars Before GTA 6)Sports car hops a row of cars hours after the GTA 6 trailer, internet declares the future arrived firstNEWPeak
  10. 11Viral meme #11Bulin 47 Dame Hombro TrendSidewalk freestyle becomes a hit song, then everyone wants his movesSoon0%Peak
  11. 12Viral meme #12Jean Phil (Jean Philanthrope)Silent Frenchman in a houndstooth suit shadowboxes his way to millions of views, and nobody can agree if he's realNEWPast peak
  12. 13Viral meme #13Rumpelstiltskin Meme (Tip Toein' In My Jordans)Tiny imp tiptoes through barn, straw turns to gold, internet loses it▼ 26%Peak
  13. 14Viral meme #14Remember November 2026 Is Coming (Polar Bear)Singing AI polar bear warns the internet that November 2026 is coming, refuses to say what happensNEWPeak
  14. 15Viral meme #15Scientists Reveal the Hi (Cat Meme)Scientists reveal the hi: mock news headline promises a breakthrough, delivers one orange cat saying helloNEWRising
  15. 16Viral meme #16Yung Lean Storm AI TrendAI apps recast a famous dance film. Critics want it credited.0%Rising
  16. 17Viral meme #17AI Zombie TrendZombie lover can't pull the trigger. Hugs instead.Soon▼ 10%Peak
  17. 18Viral meme #18Why Would I Deceive You MemeFielder asks Holmes if she's lying. The internet makes them a couple.NEWPeak
  18. 19Viral meme #19AI Halloween Costume TrendSparkles swirl, outfits change, everyone's a witch now.Soon▼ 7%Rising
  19. 20Viral meme #20Malfoid (Female Draco Malfoy)Fan artists turn Draco Malfoy into an anime girl; 89,000 likes later, everyone argues about the name▲ 6%Rising

The viral memes people searched for most on Oct 17, 2026, ranked by Google search interest in the US. Each of today's 20 viral memes has a page that says what it means, where it started and whether it's still worth posting.

How this is ranked: Google Trends, United States: search interest on Oct 17 (the last full day, UTC) for memes first seen, or back with a new wave, since July, all compared on one scale (100 = the most searched; smaller memes measured against a second anchor and rescaled). The change compares Oct 17 with Oct 16. Trending memes this week

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Questions about viral memes

What is the most viral meme today?

The most viral meme today (Oct 18, 2026) is Jimothy the Raccoon. Jimothy the Raccoon is a wild raccoon in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood with an unusually short, round body; vets say he likely has a rare condition called short spine syndrome.

What are the viral memes right now?

Right now, the top viral memes in the US are Jimothy the Raccoon, Biddy Blas (Scrib Doon), and the K-Pop Demon Hunters Costume Trend. The board above ranks all 20 viral memes by search interest, with how much each one moved in 24 hours.

What does viral meme mean?

A viral meme is a joke, picture, sound or video format that spreads fast because people copy it and make their own versions. Most viral memes peak and fade quickly, which is why every meme here shows where it is in its life.

What are the viral memes on TikTok right now?

18 of today's 20 viral memes spread on TikTok, according to their sources. The most searched of them are Jimothy the Raccoon, Biddy Blas (Scrib Doon), and the Nicole Kidman Song Trend.

What are the viral meme songs right now?

The viral memes built on a song or a sound today are the Nicole Kidman Song Trend, the Quiet on the Creek Meme, the Ain't In LA Trend, and Rumpelstiltskin Meme (Tip Toein' In My Jordans). Each page says where the sound comes from and how people use it.

Which viral memes can I recreate with my own photo?

The viral memes on today's board built for your own photo are the Bulin 47 Dame Hombro Trend, the AI Zombie Trend, and the AI Halloween Costume Trend. Their Make button shows the price, 5 credits for an image or 10 for a short video, and whether making is open yet. Memes about a real person are explained, never made.

Which viral memes can I do with friends or a partner?

Today's viral memes that people post with a friend or a partner include the K-Pop Demon Hunters Costume Trend, the Nicole Kidman Song Trend, the Bulin 47 Dame Hombro Trend, and the AI Zombie Trend. Each page explains who is usually in it and how the format works.

How often are the viral memes updated?

The board of viral memes is built from the last full day of US Google search data and shows the date and time of each update. For the bigger picture, see the trending memes this week; every past board stays online at its date.

Where do viral memes come from?

Most viral memes start as one clip, photo, sound or line that strangers begin to copy, usually on TikTok, Instagram Reels, X or Reddit. Each page here tells its meme's origin story with dated sources.

Why do memes go viral?

Viral memes spread because they're easy to copy, fit a feeling lots of people share and often ride a sound the apps let anyone reuse. Our guide to how memes go viral walks through the five stages, with examples.