933 Viral Hooks
that stop the scroll.
The first 3 seconds decide if anyone watches the rest. Get our library of 933 proven opening lines for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, sorted by video type so you can fill in the blanks and hit record.
- ✓933 fill-in-the-blank hooks across 7 categories
- ✓Works for creators, founders, local businesses and brands
- ✓Use them for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, ads and carousels
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7 hook categories for every kind of video
Pick the format you're filming, grab a hook, swap the (insert …) parts for your niche. Done.
Educational
440 hooksTips, how-tos and "here's exactly how" openers that earn the save.
“Here's exactly how much (insert action/item) you need to (insert result).”
Storytelling
345 hooksPersonal moments and turning points that keep people watching to the end.
“I started my (insert business) when I was (insert age) with (insert $).”
Myth Busting
56 hooksChallenge what your audience believes and spark the comments.
“This is why doing (insert action) makes you (insert pain point).”
Authority
41 hooksLead with proof, results and experience in the first second.
“My customer/client got (insert dream result) without (insert pain point).”
Comparison
27 hooksThis vs. that, before vs. after. Built for the reveal.
“For this (insert noun), you could have all of (insert noun).”
Day in the Life
14 hooksBehind the scenes, routines and real days that build connection.
“Day 1 of starting over my whole entire life.”
Random
10 hooksPattern interrupts for when you need something unexpected.
“What (insert title) says vs what they mean.”
From blank screen to posted in minutes
Pick a category
Teaching something? Go Educational. Sharing a journey? Storytelling. Showing results? Authority.
Fill in the blanks
Swap the placeholders for your product, audience or result. Say it out loud and put it on screen.
Test and keep the winners
Film 3–5 versions with different hooks and double down on what holds attention.
Hooks get the view.
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