The “Side Shot” trend, also known as “Side Shot Nominate 6,” is a viral Instagram challenge where people post a side-profile photo of themselves and tag six friends to do the same. It started in late April 2025 when an account used Instagram’s “Add Yours” sticker to launch it, and it quickly spread across stories.
Most users share photos taken from the side, often while playing sports or just posing casually. It’s not limited to athletes — any side-angled picture works — and the goal is mainly to join the fun and keep the chain going.
