The top trending CapCut templates in 2026 (updated weekly): The latest video trends and how to use them
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We know how long it can take to find popular CapCut templates and video trends for your social channels. We update this blog weekly to help you stay ahead of trends and take back your day.
Incorporating trends into your social media strategy is important for creating engagement, staying relevant, and gaining reach. Given the popularity of video content with social media users and algorithms, trending CapCut templates can really help you boost metrics.
To help you out, we do the hard work for you and summarize the top video trends each week. Keep scrolling to see what’s happening this week and learn from our CapCut trend tutorial. (And feel free to bookmark this page so you always know the latest trends!)
Psst! If you're looking for trends week over week check out our always-up-to-date trends library.
What is CapCut?
CapCut is a free all-in-one platform for editing videos and images. Available on desktop and mobile, CapCut has a ton of AI-powered features that help remove backgrounds, add video captions, convert text to speech, resize media, and much more.
CapCut makes it easy for social media managers to find and customize viral video templates for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms.
What are trending CapCut templates and why are they important?
After making videos on CapCut, creators can turn their content into templates others can use. Some CapCut templates become a viral trend by gaining a lot of traction on TikTok and Instagram. This makes it incredibly easy for companies and creators to hop on a trend and relate it to their brand.
Following social media trends helps brands improve performance by increasing reach and engagement. And using existing templates helps your team work quickly and efficiently.
How to find trending CapCut templates
You can find trending CapCut templates on your TikTok For You page. Reels created using a CapCut template usually have a banner saying “CapCut — Try this template.” If you find any you like, save them to your feed so you can easily find them later. CapCut’s template page also has a trending section you can scroll through.
However, these methods can take a lot of time. Instead, we suggest saving this blog that’s always up-to-date with the top trending templates, so you can focus on creating great content!
This week's trending short-form videos and new CapCut templates
Each week, we browse TikTok and Reels to find the latest trending videos and CapCut templates and we update this blog with our findings. Here are the top video trends and CapCut templates for this week:
1. “In my headphones, in my hands” trend
We’ve started seeing this trend all over our feeds! The idea is to show the perfect pairing: what’s in your headphones and what’s in your hands. Social media managers could have some fun with “In my headphones: trending audio. In my hands: my third coffee of the day.”
2. “Every day, once a week, once a month “ trend
This is still trending! Creators are sharing things they do every day, once a week, and once a month. It’s a simple format for sharing advice or routines. Social media managers could use it for their content workflow: checking comments every day, reviewing the content calendar once a week, and reporting on results once a month.
3. “Wait, what’s that song that goes like . . .” CapCut trending template
Got a camera roll full of adventures? This template makes it easy to turn those clips into a quick travel or photo dump. It could also work for a conference, event, team outing, or your latest brand adventure.
4. “2026 in 100 photos” free CapCut template
Okay, we know we’re nowhere near the end of the year, but this template is already making waves. Use it as a mid-year recap to highlight your favourite team moments, launches, events, milestones, or community moments from 2026 so far.
5. “No one knows what’s going on” CapCut template
Corporate life can be confusing, and this template fully embraces that. Use it to poke fun at meetings, last-minute changes, confusing feedback, or those moments when everyone is nodding along but nobody actually knows what’s happening.
6. “You’re the main attraction” trend
Founder accounts, this one’s for you! Use the trend to show photos of yourself when you were younger alongside where you are now. It’s a sweet way to tell your story, show how far you’ve come, or give your community a more personal look behind the business.
7. “You seem to be doomscrolling a lot for someone ____” trend
A playful way to call out your community. Fill in the blank with something relatable, like “You seem to be doomscrolling a lot for someone who should be working” or “someone who said they were going to bed an hour ago.” Social media managers could also try “You seem to be doomscrolling a lot for someone who said they needed content ideas.”
7. “My American Girl doll Mia woooo, I just got her” trending audio
This audio is all about showing off something you’re genuinely excited about! Creators are using it for their favourite things and passions. Higher ed accounts could use it to introduce roommates, while brands could show off a new product, office addition, or team member.
8. “September reset” trend
September means one thing: it’s time to lock back in! Creators are using this trend to reset their routines and refocus for the final stretch of the year. Brands could use it to share their fall goals, upcoming projects, or what they’re focusing on from September through December.
9. “Dolly Parton's inspiring quote” sound
This inspiring sound is being used to celebrate how far people have come. For non-profits, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your impact – whether that’s showing how your organization has grown, the number of people you’ve supported, or the journey from a small idea to a thriving community.
10. Anything related to having a “Fall rebrand” is trending
Apparently, fall is rebrand season, and you don’t even need a specific audio to join in. Share your updated visuals, a new product, a seasonal campaign, or simply give your community a peek at what your brand is changing for the new season.
11. “A new season has begun” trending audio
Looking for a nostalgic soundtrack for your fall content? Creators are loving this one. Use it to welcome the new season, show off your fall products, share a cozy office moment, or create a simple transition from summer to fall.
How to use CapCut templates
Once you find one you like, using trending CapCut templates is pretty simple. Steps vary slightly depending on whether you use CapCut on desktop or mobile. We’ve summarized how-to instructions from CapCut below.
Using CapCut templates on your computer
If you’re using CapCut on your desktop computer, follow these simple steps:
- Open CapCut on your computer.
- Upload your photo and video content by selecting “Import” or dragging and dropping into the platform. (CapCut also has a stock library you can use.)
- Select the best CapCut template for your brand. (The easiest way to access a template is to tap “CapCut · Try this template” at the bottom of the TikTok video.)
- Edit your video to customize the audio, text, transitions, video clips, etc.
- Preview your content and “Export” it to your phone or TikTok.
- Schedule your video for TikTok or Reels using HeyOrca.
Using CapCut templates on your phone
To use a new trending CapCut template on your phone, follow these steps:
- Tap “CapCut · Try this template” at the bottom of the TikTok video. This will open the CapCut app.
- Remove the template’s existing content and upload your own videos and photos.
- Click on the pencil icon to edit text, adjust audio, crop photos, etc.
- Watch your video from start to finish. When you’re happy with it, select “Export” and save it to your phone or TikTok.
- Schedule your video for TikTok or Reels using HeyOrca.
How to edit a CapCut template
When editing a new CapCut template, there are many ways to customize your content. You can replace existing photos or videos with your own, crop or trim content, hide elements, customize text and fonts, adjust audio settings, and more.
How to edit the text in a CapCut template
You can adjust the text on a video template in CapCut by selecting the “Text” tab and clicking on the text box you want to edit. From there you can write your own message, select a new font, change text size, move the text box, etc. Don’t be afraid to play with things to get them just right.
How to search fonts in CapCut
To change the font of a CapCut template, tap the “Text” tab, select “Font,” and browse the available options. To add a custom font, tap “Add font” and then the “+” button. This will allow you to access files and upload any font you choose. Once a custom font has been added to your CapCut account, it should always be available in the “Add font” tab.
How to add captions in CapCut
CapCut auto-captions help you easily add text to your video. In CapCut’s video editor, click on the “Captions” tab and select “Auto captions” and then “Start.” If there’s sound in your video, this should generate captions. These can be customized like other text elements in CapCut by changing the wording, size, position, font, colour, etc.
How to change audio in a CapCut Template
Follow these steps to change sounds in TikTok:
- After you’ve edited a template, “Export” the video and upload it to TikTok.
- In TikTok, tap “Add sound” and music choices will appear.
- Uncheck “Original sound” to mute the video’s current audio and select new music.
How to add music to a CapCut video
You can add music to any video in CapCut. When editing a new project, click “Audio” and “Sounds.” This will allow you to choose from a CapCut music library or your TikTok sounds (if you’re logged in). You can also click on the folder icon to upload a song from your phone’s library or choose from an audio file you’ve already uploaded.
Keep in mind – any sound you use in social media content must be copyright-free. Once you have music added to your video, you can adjust its volume or clip and move the song to the part you want to play in your video.
If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our list of trending audio for reels and TikTok.
How to add a voiceover to CapCut videos
There are two ways to add voiceovers to CapCut videos: Record the audio yourself or use CapCut’s AI voiceover tool.
Adding a recorded voiceover to CapCut videos
This can be done in a few simple steps:
- In CapCut, launch a “New project” and upload the video you want to edit.
- In CapCut’s video editor, tap “Audio” and “Record” to record your own voiceover.
- Finalize the video by adjusting the sound, using audio effects, and adding captions. When you’re happy with it, tap “Export” to save it to your device or TikTok.
Using CapCut AI voiceover
If you’d rather use an AI voiceover, follow these steps:
- In Capcut, tap “New project” and upload a video you want to edit or record a video in the platform.
- Tap “Text” and “Add text.” CapCut’s text overlay feature will open where you can type everything you want to be said in your video.
- In the CapCut editing menu, tap “Text to speech.” This will turn your written text into audio. You can choose from different voices, tones, etc. to customize the AI voiceover.
- Review your video and tap “Export” to save it to your phone or TikTok.
How to add sound effects to a CapCut video
Adding video sound effects can help showcase transitions, enhance ASMR sounds, and make your content more engaging. You can do this easily in CapCut.
When editing a video project, click on a section where you’d like to add sound effects and tap “Audio” and “Sound FX”. A search tool will appear to help you find the sound you’re looking for. Test the sounds in search results and when you find one you like, click on the “+” sign. Then go back to your video to test the sound, adjust volume and placement, etc.
How to crop on CapCut or change a video’s aspect ratio
Whether working with a trending CapCut template or a new creation, cropping or resizing a video or photo in CapCut is easy. To crop, upload your video or photo and click on the cropping tool. Next, you can drag the corners of the image or video to crop it manually or select an aspect ratio and have CapCut do the work.
For videos, you can also play with its scale and adjust specific frames to create fun effects that zoom in or out as it plays.
If you want to resize instead, click on the photo or video in CapCut and open the resize tool. This will allow you to select from a list of common social media image sizes or customize the size of your content by specifying height and width. To finalize, tap “Resize” or “Resize on new page” and “Export” your content.
Do CapCut templates have a watermark?
Yes, CapCut templates have a watermark by default on the free and Pro version. However, if you have the Pro version, you can easily remove the watermark when you export your video.
How to remove a CapCut template watermark
In CapCut Pro, you can remove the watermark from a CapCut template after editing your video. When you click “Export,” you’ll have the option to “Save to device with CapCut watermark” or “Save and share to TikTok without CapCut watermark.”
Choose the second option. This will save the content to your phone without a watermark and bring you to TikTok where you can also store it in your drafts.
How to blur on CapCut
You can blur a photo or video in CapCut by tapping the “Effects” section and finding the blur option. After adding the blur effect for your desired timeline, export the blurred video and reload it onto the original video in CapCut’s editor. Click on the “Mask” tab to adjust the size and shape of the blur and use “Keyframes” to adjust the position of the blur through the video.
Other CapCut template FAQs
Here are some other FAQs related to trending CapCut templates:
How do I find TikTok trends on CapCut?
Many new TikTok trends start with the latest CapCut templates. You’ll find CapCut templates that are trending on your For You page or by scrolling through trending templates on CapCut.
How to post a template on CapCut
To post a template on CapCut that others can use, you have to become a CapCut Creator. This will give you the option to “Post as template” for all your CapCut creations when you “Export.”
How to remove templates on CapCut
If you want to remove a template on CapCut, go to your list of templates and scroll to the one you want to delete. Tap on the three dots next to the template and select “Delete.”
Have fun with trending CapCut video templates!
Trending CapCut templates are fun and easy to work with. Incorporating new trends into your social media strategy is a great way to stay relevant and boost metrics. Hopefully, you’ve found our mini CapCut tutorial helpful. Feel free to bookmark this page, so you’re always updated on the latest video trends and most popular CapCut templates!
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