Compare memes
Put two to four memes on the same chart and see how they rose, peaked and faded.
Put two to four memes on the same chart and see how they rose, peaked and faded.
Monthly attention for each meme. Switch to “From going viral” to line the curves up by their breakout.
Attention index, 0 to 100 on one scale for the whole archive. Estimated from each meme’s key dates, not measured.
| Ice Bucket Challenge | Harlem Shake | Gangnam Style | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current status | Classic | Classic | Classic |
| Trend score now | 7/100 | 6/100 | 20/100 |
| Change, 90 days | 0% | 0% | −1% |
| Peak score | 90 | 90 | 98 |
| Peak year | 2014Aug 2014 | 2013Feb 2013 | 2012Dec 2012 |
| First appearance | July 2014 | 30 January 2013 | 15 July 2012 |
| Years active | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Era | The Social Boom | The Social Boom | The Social Boom |
| Platforms | Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Internet | YouTube, Facebook, Internet | YouTube, X, Facebook |
| Categories | Challenge, Video | Music & dance, Video | Music & dance, Video |