Verbosity? Viral zooperstars? GIPHY's 2025 trend predictions are a wild ride

GIPHY trend predicitons
(Image credit: GIPHY)

GIF search engine GIPHY has released its trend predictions for 2025, and spoiler alert, it's looking like a Gen Z takeover is imminent. From Zoomer chat to the death of millennial slang, the next generation is poised to take the reins online – time to brush up on your brainrot folks.

We've already touched on some of the hottest upcoming trends in graphic design and digital art, but if you're looking for playful predicitons, GIPHY's got you covered. With an eye on the sillier side of the internet's top searches, GIPHY's first-ever Trend Forecast report is a wild ride, embracing the bizarre and offbeat.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).