Trend tracking tools

Exploding Topics: This tool identifies under-the-radar trends with potential for long-term growth. It provides trend suggestions based on reliable data and lets you discover trends in seconds without reading content. You can use the Trends Database for free, which has over 13,000 manually vetted trends.

Google Trends: A lightweight trend analyzer that shows search volume trends over time. It's a great starting point for exploring popular topics and keywords.

Trend Hunter: Ideal for pop culture trends, Trend Hunter covers a wide range of topics and provides insights into emerging trends.

Axios Pro Policy: If you're interested in political trends, this tool offers in-depth analysis of policy-related topics.

Trends by HubSpot: A trend reporting tool that covers various industries and provides valuable insights for marketers.

Pulsar Platform: Best for audience trend analysis, Pulsar helps you understand what's trending among specific demographics.

Crayon.co: Offers competitive intelligence by tracking trends related to your competitors.

Podcast Notes: Specifically focuses on podcast trends and topics.