Springtrap debuted as the main antagonist of Five Nights at Freddy's 3, released in 2015, a decayed animatronic rabbit whose damaged suit hides a darker story. His attack became one of the series' most shared scare moments, sitting alongside the broader FNAF jumpscare scream tradition fans remix across videos and soundboards. Clips of the screech spread through gameplay recordings, edits and prank compilations as FNAF grew into a major horror franchise. Its brevity and instant recognition keep it in use whenever creators need an unmistakably FNAF scare.