TikTok, with its ever-growing user base and creative content, continues to dominate the social media landscape, boasting over one billion active users and a staggering 8.6 billion videos. As of August 1, 2024, the most-viewed TikTok videos showcase a wide range of viral content, with Zach King leading the pack.
The most viewed TikTok video ever is Zach King’s “Magic Ride,” which has garnered an incredible 2.3 billion views. Known for his mind-bending optical illusions, King’s video features him appearing to fly on a broomstick without touching the ground, demonstrating his signature magical style. This video not only holds the top spot but has also generated 644,000 comments, solidifying King’s status as a TikTok legend.
In second place is James Charles’ “Christmas Sisters Party,” which has amassed 1.7 billion views. Contrary to what many might expect from the beauty influencer, this video is not a makeup tutorial but a festive snippet from Charles’ 2019 Christmas party. The video highlights the enduring appeal of holiday-themed content and James Charles’ ability to captivate audiences.
Zach King appears again on the list with his video “Unexpected Hiding Spots,” which has attracted 1.1 billion views. This video showcases King’s talent for optical illusions, as he finds clever and unexpected hiding spots, culminating in a humorous and surprising conclusion where he emerges from a bathroom mirror cabinet.
The fourth most-watched TikTok is another creation by Zach King, titled “Glass and Cake Illusion,” with 967 million views. Playing on the popular “Is it cake?” trend, King presents a glass that turns out to be a cake, once again blending reality and illusion in a way that has captivated millions.
Leah Halton’s “Inverted Lip Sync” holds the fifth spot with 892.7 million views. Known for her fitness and lifestyle content, Halton adds a unique twist to the lip-sync trend by using an inverted filter, which has clearly resonated with a vast audience.
In sixth place is Bella Poarch’s lip-sync video “M to the B,” which has 836.9 million views. Poarch’s video, featuring her performing a popular rap song, has become iconic on the platform and has been widely used in other videos, amplifying its reach even further.
Zach King’s “Wet Wall Illusion” comes in seventh with 660.4 million views. This video features King painting a wall that only he can walk through, showcasing his unparalleled ability to create mesmerizing and shareable content.
Nyadollie’s beauty tutorial video, which has reached 514.1 million views, ranks eighth. Uploaded in March 2023, this video has remained a favorite among TikTok users, reflecting the enduring popularity of beauty content on the platform.
In ninth place is “Sorrel Horse Dancing to ‘Say It Right,’” which has 451.8 million views. This quirky video captures the fun and spontaneous spirit of TikTok, featuring a dancer grooving to Nelly Furtado’s hit in a bathroom.
Rounding out the top ten is Daexo’s “Adorable Baby Laughing,” with 400.7 million views. The heartwarming video, which shows a baby laughing while her mother playfully squishes her face, demonstrates the universal appeal of cute and joyful content.
These top 10 most viewed TikTok videos ever not only highlight the diverse interests of the platform’s audience but also underscore TikTok’s unique ability to turn creative and engaging content into viral phenomena.
