In an age where short-form visual content reigns supreme, it’s easy to see why smartphone users are turning to video hosting mobile app TikTok. The app became a global hit during the COVID-19 pandemic as content creators used their creativity and personality on their own TikTok videos in a way that had never been seen before. Some, of course, are better than the rest, making them some of the most liked TikTok videos of all time.
From dance challenges and impromptu music cover sessions to informative topical diary-like clips presented as travel guides, TikTok’s role is definitely a multifaceted communication platform. Short-form videos ranging from three seconds to 10 minutes and its no-frills user interface facilitate easily digestible content.
Many creators have since achieved virality through TikTok. For instance, music used in trendy and fun dance videos can grab users’ attention, thus driving sales like Megan Trainor’s ‘Made You Look’ and Gayle’s ‘ABCDEFU’. TikTok has also spawned celebrities from creators like Dixie D’Amelio, Khaby Lame, Addison Rae, and Bella Poarch.
Wondering what are the most liked TikTok videos of all time? Read on to find out which TikTok creators made the top 10 most liked videos. Caution: You will definitely be attracted to them too.
All information is accurate as of 18 January 2024.
(Hero and Featured Images: Billie Eilish/Interscope Records, Bella Porch/Marcello Cantu)
10 Most Liked TikTok Videos of All Time
10. British Promise cats pawing at the camera (37.4 million likes)
@britishpromise.cats Repost 😇 #catsoftiktok #viral #funny #cute #cutness #foryoupage
While children say the most shockingly bad things, even the simplest actions of animals result in lovingly candid moments. In this video posted by British Promise Cats, a curious ginger cat tries to enter a cylindrical cardboard tube with its head but fails. He then tried to extend his claws to the bottom of the tube, presumably to reach the camera.
9. Banana Peel by Khabane Langda (37.9 million likes)
@khaby.lame Ig: @khaby00
♬ Suno Original – Khabane Blade
There can be many ways to solve a situation, but how often do we choose the best method. For example, peeling a banana. In this Duet Stitch video, Senegalese-born Khabane Lem, one of TikTok’s most followed creators, reacts to someone using a knife to peel a banana. He then proceeds to peel the banana skin using his hands instead, proving a simpler method. Following this, he created an entire series where he mocks ‘life hack’ videos and shows the easiest way to do things instead.
8. Adrien Chateau Wiles’ dog barking video (40.7 million likes)
@adrianchateau bruh this shit is #fyping me
♬ Original Sound – Savvy
It can be difficult to decipher and pinpoint a specific bark that a dog is trying to convey. So what if we communicate by barking back instead? In TikTok by Adrian Chateau Wiles, she begins by barking at her dog, who then looks at her with a surprised and seemingly shocked expression. This adorable look made her dog a social media star and attracted users to make funny comments on even this most liked TikTok video.
7. Trying the Time Warp Scan Filter by Billie Eilish (40.9 million likes)
@billieeilish #TimeWarpScan
♬ Original Sound – Billie Eilish
Real-time reactions are always true and reflect the most authentic self. American pop superstar Billie Eilish tries out one of TikTok’s filters in 2020, the Time Warp Scan, with hilarious results for one of her first videos on the platform. Users enjoyed the altered and distorted look showing the fun side of the singer. It is still one of the most liked TikTok videos, ranking eighth.
6. ‘Suwave’ cover by Mona Gonzales (42.7 million likes)
@mngnzls It’s time to wake up the neighbors 🙂
To leave a memorable impression when covering a song, exaggeration is one way to achieve it. Philippines-based singer Mona Gonzales expands her vocals as she covers El Alfa El Jefe’s ‘Suwe’. In her caption for TikTok, she joked: “It’s time to wake up the neighbors.” Her sustained singing gained viral attention and even attracted producers to remix her vocals with the song.
5. David Allen’s ‘Stay’ dance video (45.2 million likes)
@totouchanemu I may not have a @maxtaylorlifts dumpy but I do have a drone.
♬ Stay – The Kid LaRoi & Justin Bieber
TikTok can also be a platform to showcase and discover hidden talents. Drone photographer David Allen (@totouchanemu) bucked the trend of dancing to ‘Stay’ by Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI but did it his own way. Allen used his resources and navigated his drone to create a 360° video covering all angles while dancing.
4. Lip-syncing is called ‘Sugarcrash!’ By Nick Luciano (51.1 million likes)
https://www.tiktok.com/@thenickluciano/video/6932635718615338246?embed_source=121331973%2C71011722%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bemb_freab&lbfreab=3Bnull_blank%2F 2022%2F09%2F11%2F -Top-10- All-Time-Most more-like-tiktoks%2F&referer_video_id=6932635718615338246
Fake it till you make it. This came in handy for creator Nick Luciano, who challenged himself by improvising the trendy lipsync tune ‘Sugarcrash!’ By ElyOtto. Luciano was not fazed by other creators such as KaylaVoid who have done it and proceeded to film her version, lipsyncing to the tune against a majestic mountain backdrop. The video received 20 million likes in three days, making it one of the most liked clips in TikTok history.
3. ‘Lips’ art drawing by artist Franek Bilek (51.6 million likes)
@franekbielak_art 😳This is one of my best drawings #dlaciebie #tiktokart #drawing #fyp
Read these lips painted by young Franek Bilek. A Polish visual artist documented the process of creating this artwork in 23 hours. Inspired by the ticking of living human lips, he envisioned drawing various fruits between human lips. This artistic TikTok went viral and has received over 50 million likes so far, making it one of the most liked TikTok videos of all time.
2. ‘Say It Right’ Dance by Jamie Big Sorrel Horse (52.4 million likes)
@jamie32bsh ♬ Say It True – Speed Up Remix – Nelly Furtado & Speed Radio
Sometimes the best viral or popular videos don’t need complicated descriptions or any props. Even a random moment can resonate with the masses. Native American TikTok creator Jamie Big Sorrel Horse filmed herself accidentally dancing to a remix of Nelly Furtado’s ‘Say It Right’ at home and became a TikTok sensation in 2022. Because it’s easy to recreate an award-winning hit that Lipsin is familiar with. , many creators followed suit and jumped on the bandwagon to create their own version of dancing in front of a mirror.
1. ‘M to the B’ Lip Sync by Bella Porch (63.4 million likes)
@bellapoarch To the 🐝 🐝 🐝 #fyp
*cue drum rolls*. The clip of Bella Porch lip-syncing to British rapper Millie B’s ‘Em To The Bee’ is the most liked TikTok video of all time. This iconic TikTok went viral as the social media personality and singer made various cute faces and bobbed her head to the beat of the song. He also used the app’s body zoom and focus filters for this video, which went viral. Since then many content creators have jumped on the trend and implemented the trend with songs of their choice.
