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The facts
- Pokémon Go came out on July 6, 2016, and people filled parks at night to catch Pokémon on their phones. Wikipedia
- Twitter announced in October 2016 that it would shut down Vine, the six-second video app. Wikipedia
- The mannequin challenge, where everyone freezes in place while the camera moves through the room, spread in late 2016. Wikipedia
Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.
Why people are split
Nostalgia fans remember dog filters, Pokémon Go nights and a feed that felt fun before everything turned into ads. Skeptics say every year looks better in the rearview mirror, and 2016 had plenty of bad days too.
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FAQ
Why did people start posting about 2016 again?
Ten years later, in early 2026, a throwback trend took off with people sharing their old photos, songs and filters from 2016.
What was the biggest song of 2016?
Billboard's top Hot 100 song of 2016 was Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself".
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