Hook Finder

Yes. Hook Finder provides access to 4,000+ proven hooks from videos with 100K to 8B+ views. The database includes:

• Hooks extracted from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
• 15 niches: Fitness, Business, Tech, Finance, and more
• View counts, engagement rates, and source videos
• Hook type classifications (curiosity gap, bold claim, challenge, etc.)

Unlike generic hook lists, every hook in the database drove real, verified performance.

Search by keyword, niche, platform, view count, or hook type. You can:

• Type keywords in the search bar (topics, phrases, channels)
• Filter by niche to see only hooks in your category
• Filter by platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
• Set minimum view count (100K, 500K, 1M, 10M+)
• Filter by hook type (curiosity gap, bold claim, question, etc.)

Results show the hook text, view count, engagement rate, and link to source video.

The best YouTube hooks create immediate curiosity or promise specific value. Top-performing patterns:

• Curiosity gaps: "Nobody talks about this..." — withholds key info
• Bold claims: "This changed everything..." — promises transformation
• Challenges: "I tried X for 30 days..." — viewers stay for results
• Contrarian: "Stop doing X..." — challenges assumptions
• Lists with stakes: "3 mistakes killing your..." — specific and urgent

Filter Hook Finder by YouTube and sort by views to see proven examples of each.

TikTok hooks need to stop the scroll in under 1 second. Top patterns:

• Pattern interrupts: Unusual visuals or sounds paired with "Wait for it..."
• POV hooks: "POV: You just discovered..." — puts viewer in the scene
• Trend hooks: Riding current sounds or formats with a twist
• Shock value: "I can't believe this worked..." — triggers curiosity
• Direct address: "If you're struggling with X, watch this"

TikTok hooks are shorter and punchier than YouTube. Filter by TikTok to see the difference.

Curiosity gaps and challenge hooks consistently drive the highest views. By the numbers:

• Curiosity gaps: Average 2.3x more views than direct hooks
• Challenge hooks: "I tried X for Y days" — high completion rates
• Specific numbers: "3 things..." outperforms vague promises
• Emotional triggers: Fear, FOMO, and surprise drive shares

Use the hook type filter to browse examples of each style and see their view counts.

Use the niche filter to see only hooks from your category. Available niches:

• Fitness, Health, Cooking, Travel, Fashion
• Business, Finance, Tech, Productivity, Marketing
• Education, Entertainment, Gaming, Lifestyle, DIY

Combine niche filter with keyword search to find hooks for specific topics within your category.

Yes. Every hook links to its source video. This lets you:

• Watch how the creator delivered the hook
• Study pacing, tone, and visual presentation
• See the full context of what made it work
• Verify the view count and engagement

Studying delivery is as important as studying the words. The source link is on every hook card.

Hook Finder is the full database. Trending shows what's working right now.

• Hook Finder: 4,000+ hooks from all time, searchable by any attribute
• Trending: Recent hooks from the past 7 days, sorted by velocity

Use Hook Finder for deep research and specific searches. Use Trending for timely inspiration and spotting new patterns.

Adapt the pattern to your topic — don't copy word-for-word. Best practices:

• Identify the hook type (curiosity gap, bold claim, etc.)
• Extract the structure, not the exact words
• Apply to your specific topic and niche
• Match the emotional trigger that made it work
• Use Hook Generator to create variations in your voice

Click "Use This Hook" on any card to send it to Hook Generator for adaptation.

Curiosity hooks withhold information. Value hooks promise specific benefit.

• Curiosity hook: "Nobody talks about this one trick..." — viewer must watch to learn what
• Value hook: "How to get 10K followers in 30 days" — benefit is stated upfront

Curiosity hooks often get higher click-through. Value hooks attract more qualified viewers. Test both for your content.