5 Tips to Make Your Memes Go Viral on TikTok

If you’ve ever wondered how some memes blow up on TikTok while others flop, this guide is for you. Here are 5 practical meme-making tips to help you go viral on TikTok — without needing to be a full-time video editor.

1. Add Subtitles (People Scroll with Sound Off)

Over 60% of TikTok viewers watch on mute. If your meme doesn’t have on-screen text or subtitles, it’s invisible to them. Use bold, readable fonts and place captions where they won’t clash with TikTok UI (avoid bottom corners).

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2. Use the Right Font

Classic meme fonts like Impact still work, but many TikTok memes now use bold sans-serif fonts like Anton or Bebas Neue. They’re clean, mobile-friendly, and stand out on cluttered screens.

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3. Match the Format

Don’t upload square memes to TikTok and expect them to perform. Use vertical 9:16 format, center your subject, and leave space at the top and bottom to avoid overlap with captions and buttons.

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4. Add a Voiceover (Even a Weird One)

Memes with voiceovers perform better — even if it’s just text-to-speech reading nonsense. AI voiceovers in broken Italian or goofy robotic tones are especially viral right now.

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5. Be Fast, Not Perfect

Don’t spend 3 hours perfecting a meme. TikTok trends move fast. Viral creators post quick iterations and double down when something sticks. You’ll learn more from testing than tweaking.

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