From having a 'brat summer' to being 'very demure, very mindful', TikTokers have taken part in a number of weird and wonderful trends this year.
But the latest trend sweeping social media is arguably one of the most heartwarming yet.
TikTokers are looking up photos of their childhood homes on Google Maps to see how they have changed through the years.
One user was amazed to spot their late grandparents in a photo of their home from 2008.
Meanwhile, another found their childhood dogs chasing the Google Maps car in 2012.
Many viewers have been overcome with emotion at the videos, with one claiming that they 'cannot handle it'.
'I cannot handle the Google Earth trend. Every video makes me want to sob my eyes out,' they posted.
If you're in the mood to reminisce, here's how you can try the Google Maps trend.
TikTokers are looking up photos of their childhood homes on Google Maps to see how they have changed through the years
To find historic photos of your home, open Google Maps on your computer (unfortunately this trick won't work on your smartphone).
Type your address in the search bar, and Google Maps will show you the location in its basic grey and white map view.
To see a real photo of your house, you'll need to switch to Street View - you can do this by clicking the small photo in the bottom right of the screen.
By default, Google will show you the latest photo of your home.
However, in the black box at the top of the screen, you'll also be given the option to 'See more dates'.
Click this button, and Google will show you all the photos it has taken of your home through the years.
TikToker @ccwilks said the trend made her 'emotional'.
'Somewhere on Google Earth my mom is still 40 getting back from a run while my siblings and I are biking down our hill,' she wrote on her video.
To find historic photos of your home, you'll need to open Google Maps on your computer (unfortunately this trick won't work on your smartphone)
How to find historic photos of your home on Google Maps
- Open Google Maps on a computer
- Type your address in the search bar
- Switch to Street View by clicking the photo in bottom right of the screen
- By default, Google will show you the latest photo of your home. However, in the black box at the top of the screen, you’ll be given the option to ‘See more dates’
- Click this button, and Google will show you all the photos it has taken of your home through the years
@tyra__lynn said she was 'screaming, crying, throwing up,' after spotting her late grandparents in a photo of their home from 2008.
She wrote: 'Somewhere on Google maps it is a sunny day in 2008 and both my grandparents are still alive and working on their yard together.'
Several other users spotted their childhood dogs in old photos, with one commenting that the discovery 'makes me emotional.'
Meanwhile, @paigeoftheuniverse was 'wrecked' to discover some changes to her childhood home.
'Don't look up your childhood home in 2012 on Google Maps,' she said.
'The woman who moved in after us cut down all the trees, I haven’t seen this yard in 10 years. I loved those trees.'
And while @haleyhoffmansmith didn't participate in the trend herself, she posted a video to express her feelings.
'This Google Earth trend makes me the most emotional of any trend ever on this app,' she wrote.
'The sheer nostalgia of it all. The simplicity of reflecting on our past and a little moment captured forever that we didn't know we'd miss one day.
'It's really the ~living~ that's siply so special, almost moreso than the big moments.'
The trend comes shortly after TikTok released its 'Year on TikTok' report, showing which trends have been fueling user engagement in the past 12 months.
According to TikTok, the platform has once again fuelled countless trends that are 'now in our cultural lexicon'.
'Throughout 2024, TikTok continued to redefine how we discover, create and connect through the shared language of video,' said James Stafford, global head of content at TikTok.
'From small businesses launching global brands to creators and artists at the forefront of cultural movements, TikTok is a catalyst for economic growth, cultural trends, and social impact.'
'We celebrate our global community who have inspired and entertained us this year as we remain committed to nurturing a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can bring joy, have a unique voice, and a chance to shine.'