This mega-list brings you 1,000 Instagram Story ideas, each inspired by the very latest TikTok and Instagram trends for 2025. The ideas are organized into 20 categories—ranging from dance and fashion to creative prompts and holiday themes.
Each section blends interactive tools, viral sounds, trending challenges, storytelling, and engagement boosters for a fresh, never-boring approach to your social strategy. Use these ideas to level up your personal brand, strengthen audience connections, and keep your IG Stories fun, relevant, and uniquely you.