Ultimate Guide to the Viral Spider Filter Prank on TikTok

If you’re a frequent TikTok user, you have probably encountered the super viral spider filter prank while browsing through your For You Page.

TikTok is a hub for viral trends, with many filters gaining popularity and providing endless entertainment. Among these, the spider filter has made a significant impact.

This effect creates the illusion of a large, realistic brown spider crawling across the user’s face, triggering reactions that range from startled gasps to hilarious chaos.

Millions of videos showcasing this filter have been uploaded to the app, with many TikTokers employing it to prank their friends or partners. The reactions often involve screaming and swatting at their faces as they attempt to rid themselves of the imaginary tarantula.

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I had to stop recording before she ripped off her hijab😂

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How to get the spider filter on TikTok

The viral spider filter can be accessed directly from the TikTok app. To try it out for yourself, follow these steps:

Open TikTok.
Type ‘Spider filter‘ in the search bar and select a video that has used the effect.
Click on the orange filter box above their username.
Press ‘Use this effect.’
Hold your phone so either your face or someone else’s face is on camera.
Now a spider will start crawling across your screen.