A trending AI format you can copy with your own twist.
Post an AI cat clip that goes huge: 44.2M plays on TikTok
Pets doing human things is one of the most-shared AI formats.
Figures as shared by the creator · TikTok (checked Oct 22, 2026) · source
From @merkurianin on TikTok (@merkurianin) · Oct 2026 · Share
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The Short Version
How @merkurianin reached 44.2M plays on TikTok, according to TikTok (@merkurianin).
- What: @merkurianin posted a short AI-labeled clip of a black cat standing up on its hind legs, captioned only #cat.
- Result: 44,200,000 plays, 6,200,000 likes and 2,300,000 shares on TikTok since it was posted on Sep 25, 2026; @merkurianin has 219.9K followers (checked Oct 22, 2026).
| Who | @merkurianin |
|---|---|
| Tool | Not named in the source |
| Money | Not disclosed |
| Timeframe | Oct 2026 |
| Source | TikTok (@merkurianin) |
| Self-reported | Yes (money figures); platform numbers checked |
The workflow
Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The move@merkurianin posted a short AI-labeled clip of a black cat standing up on its hind legs, captioned only #cat.
- 2Step 2Spot a rising AI trend early
- 3Step 3Make your own version with a twist
- 4Result44,200,000 plays, 6,200,000 likes and 2,300,000 shares on TikTok since it was posted on Sep 25, 2026; @merkurianin has 219.9K followers (checked Oct 22, 2026).
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Yes. Disclose ads and label realistic AI content using TikTok's AI label. Source.
Watch out: TikTok's AI label stays on the post; that is expected and fine.
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write 3 versions of the [trend] AI clip for my account about [niche]: the setup shot, the twist, the payoff in under 10 seconds, and the caption with an AI label.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
Source: @merkurianin on TikTok (@merkurianin) · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator · TikTok (checked Oct 22, 2026). Updated .
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