20 Best Couple TikTok Challenges & Video Ideas [2024]

Updated: May 3rd, 2022

20 Best Couple TikTok Challenges & Video Ideas [2024]

TikTok challenges for couples have been growing in popularity over the last few years, and there's no sign of this slowing down.

From the Plank Challenge to Can't Touch This Challenge, TikTok can be an extremely effective and lucrative way to market your couple's TikTok account.

TikTok’s algorithm favors creators who post videos on current trending topics, so it's imperative to stay on top of these trends to get more views, engagement, and followers.

So if you are planning to create a TikTok account as a couple or someone looking to expand their presence on TikTok, feel free to experiment with the following 20 best TikTok content ideas and trends to get started.

1. Plank Challenge

This challenge is best for couples who want to tackle fitness routines. For this challenge, the pair should create full-plank steps that fit the beat of the chosen song. There are couples who are leveling up the steps by adding routines that include rolling under their partner and doing one-handed high fives.

Mags, (5.3M) shared the plank challenge with the rolling under their partner + one-handed high fives routine.

The video received over 45.2M views and 4.4M likes:

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Hashtags to use #PlankChallenge, #coupleworkout, #coupleschallenge

2. I Hate All Men Tiktok Challenge

Committed women proudly show off their bond & chemistry with their partners using this "I hate all men but...when he loves me" trend. It starts with the user lip-synching the lines, "I hate all men but when he" followed by a series of video clips showing their sweet moments, screenshots of sweet text or chat conversations, or other whys the user adores their significant other.

Dixie, (57.3M) shared a sweet video tagging her boyfriend.

The video received over 33.2M views and 5.3M likes:

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Hashtags to use #relationship, #couplegoals, #couplechallenge

3. Q&A Couples Challenge

This couple's challenge is a cute challenge where you and your partner will answer a bunch of questions about your relationship to flaunt the beautiful bond they share with each other. Some do it with their eyes closed, or while standing with their backs against each other. You can answer the question by pointing toward your partners or by writing your answers down on a piece of paper and showing it to each other. to answer each question. Questions can be anything like "Who's the boss in the relationship?" "Who made the first move?" or "What is my favorite movie?"

Noah Beck, (33.1M) shared a TikTok video of their Q&A version.

The video received over 15.2M views and 2.4M likes:

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Hashtags to use #couplesquestions, #coupleschallenge, #couplegolas

4. The First Name Tiktok Challenge

This is a fun challenge for couples to must try. For this challenge, the user will call their partner by their first name instead of their pet name or endearment. Secretly record their reaction and see hilarious results.

Schatz224, (2.9M) shared her version of the first name challenge

The video received over 43.2M views and 6.2M likes:

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Hashtags to use #couplesprank, #coupleschallenge, #prankchallenge

5. Target Challenge

Target Challenge on Tiktok may either be really cute or really annoying, depending on what mood you or your partner have that particular day. To start off, each one will buy a bunch of items for their partner based on their specifications. It may be an item that reminds you of them, a favorite perfume, a grocery item that you give as a present to them, or something that will annoy them. You can mix up from serious to funny, just make sure your partner won't walk out.

Andrea & Lewis, (6.9M) shared their cute target challenge version.

The video received over 9.7M views and 2.4M likes:

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Hashtags to use #targetchallenge, #coupleschallenge, #target

6. There May Be Lovers Tiktok Challenge

This couple's challenge is using Sam Smith's song "Like I Can". This challenge is done by couples describing their relationship sweetly or in a funny way and often use the Freeze Frame Photo effect to highlight their best shot.

Giovanna Carla, (458.8K) shared their like I can Tiktok version

The video received over 13.4M views and 2.5M likes:

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Hashtags to use #FreezeFramePhoto, #likeican, #theremaybelovers

7. Walk-in Challenge

This challenge emerged due to quarantine boredom. The objective was for someone to catch their partner's reaction by walking in naked when their partner has zero expectation for the user to do it. Some users take this also as a challenge to best distract their partners from what they're doing. Let's say your partner is on a zoom meeting or playing online games and you're trying to distract him/her.

Tik Toker, (24.4K) shared her version of the walk-in challenge while her husband was on a work video call.

The video received over 9.6M views and 430.2K likes:

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Hashtags to use #walkinchallenge, #couplesontiktok, #coupleschallenge

8. Stand Up Challenge

This challenge is best suited for athletic, adventurous, or never-back-out-of-challenge couples. It will test the partner's balance and agility. How: the guys will lay down on their stomachs while their partners stand on their backs. The guy will gradually stand up, matching the beat of the chosen song. For each upward movement of the guys, their ladies will hop upwards. Some continue the challenge until they stand on their partners' shoulders.

Demi Bagby, (14.3M) shared one of the best stand-up couple challenges.

The video received over 265.9M views and 22.8M likes:

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Hashtags to use #standupchallenge, #coupleschallenge, #couplesontiktok

9. Flip The Switch Challenge

This challenge requires the user and the partner to stand in front of a mirror and dance. The girl shall be at the front and the partner at the back. When the music cues, you will switch outfits and positions and continue to dance.

Hannah Stocking, (26M) shared their version of the flip the switch challenge

The video received over 16.8M views and 1.8M likes:

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Hashtags to use #flippedtheswitch, #coupleschallenge, #fliptheswitchchallenge

10. The Koala Challenge

Inspired by a Koala for its ability to climb and cling to trees, this challenge tests your core strength. The challenge would require the ladies to try to climb over and around their partner's body without touching the ground. Some couples take this to the next level when the person acting as the tree squats and won't help the "Koala" at all

CaraMaria, (440.9K) shared their version of the Koala couple challenge

The video received over 32.7M views and 2M likes:

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Hashtags to use #koalachallenge, #coupleschallenge, #couplestiktok

11. Stair Shuffle Challenge

To do this couple challenge, you'll need to complete a dance routine while moving up the stairs. You have to stand sideways and kick your feet in a forward motion while going up. As partners, you should synchronize, be well-coordinated, and have the perfect song for the routine to achieve the best output.

KingBach, (26.4M) shared their version of the stair shuffle challenge.

The video received over 63.3M views and 4.7M likes:

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Hashtags to use #stairshuffle, #stairchalllenge, #coupleschallenge

12. Two Towel Challenge

For this challenge, the couple will each hold the end of their towel. One of them will grab onto the corners of the towel after looping it to the partner's towel. The challenge is to untangle the towels without letting go of them. It looks simple, but wait till you do it.

Mark Hester, (41.7K) shared how they creatively finished the challenge

The video received over 17M views and 2M likes:

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Hashtags to use #twotowelchallenge, #coupleschallenge, #untanglechallenge

13. Accent Couple Challenge

This challenge is best for couples having a different accent from each other. May it be having a different native dialect, different country, or region. The challenge is that the user will choose the word, and they will take turns in saying that word.

Iskra Lawrence, (1.2M) shared an England vs. Texas English accent challenge

The video received over 49.4M views and 4.7M likes:

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Hashtags to use #accentchallenge, #coupleschallenge, #couplestiktok

14. Influencer Challenge

For this challenge, the user will pretend to be an influencer doing the followers' requests ( like skincare routine, hairdo, how to do make-up, stuff like that). Pretend that the user is filming or recording a voice record in front of their partner. Secretly record their reaction with the camera flipped.

Ortizfamily275, (1.8M) shared a prank pretending she spent $80 on a top.

The video received over 5.6M views and 754.8K likes:

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Hashtags to use #influencerchallenge, #influencerprank, #coupleschallenge

15. Asking my Boyfriend a Question

This challenge is for ladies to ask 1 question to their partner. The user can ask a serious question or a present scenario where he will have to choose one over the other. While some let their partners know about it, others film the conversation secretly.

Key & Wees, (2.8M) shared their version of the asking my boyfriend a question challenge

The video received over 31.1M views and 4.8M likes:

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Hashtags to use #askingmyboyfriend, #coupleschallenge, #couplestiktok

16. Facetime Prank Challenge

For this challenge, the user will play a sound from Tiktok and film the reaction of their partner. There are two audio filters, the male and female voice. The audio sounds like someone have called you on Facetime and when you pick it up, he/she will act as if he/she is hitting on you even when he/she knows you have a boyfriend/girlfriend. The challenge is to record your partners' reactions.

Andy, (48.6K) shared a Tiktok video pranking his girlfriend.

The video received over 8.2M views and 791.8K likes:

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Hashtags to use #facetimeprank, #girlfriendprank, ##facetimechallenge

17. Anniversary Gift/Exchange Gift Challenge

Similar to Target Challenge but more on the sweeter side & less of a prank. Each one will buy a bunch of stuff for their partner based on the given specifications like a favorite snack when you're dating, reminds me of you, something you need, and so on.

Brooke, (34.3K) shared their gift exchange in celebration of their 2 years relationship

The video received over 9.3M views and 3.1M likes:

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Hashtags to use #exchangegiftchallenge, #anniversaryexchangegift, #coupleschallenge

18. Tell me... without telling me... Couple Tiktok Challenge

Asking your partner to tell you something without telling it in words, rather, your partner will show it through a set of actions. An example is "Tell me you care for me without telling me you care for me." Your partner will show it through actions.

Jess McLean, (792.6K) shared a TikTok showing she married the best man in the entire world.

The video received over 1.3M views and 234K likes:

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Hashtags to use #tellmeyouloveme, #couplestiktok, #coupleschallenge

19. Balance Challenge

Some people also call it the gravity challenge, which requires the couple to kneel and forearms resting on the floor. Next are their elbows on the floor with their faces resting in their hands. Then, quickly move their arms from the ground to behind their back (either both arms or do it one at a time). The challenge is to hold yourself up in that position without toppling over.

DJ Blitz, (235.1K) shared a TikTok video showing girls can but guys can't.

The video received over 20.4M views and 2.4M likes:

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Hashtags to use #balancechallenge, #coupleschallenge, #couplestiktok

20. #CantTouchThis Challenge

This is a fun dance routine challenge for couples to perform. If you know the Macarena dance routine, you will easily master this routine in minutes.

Gianluca Vacchi, (21.5M) shared their version of #canttouchthischallenge

The video received over 6.2M views and 237.5K likes:

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Hashtags to use #canttouchthischallenge, #canttouchthis, #coupleschallenge

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