Video Hook Generator
Generate 6 opening-line hooks tuned to your topic and chosen style. Each one is under 15 words so it lands inside the first 3 seconds when spoken at normal pace — pick the strongest, or A/B test the top two.
Hook type
Enter a topic and pick a hook type to generate 6 opening lines under 15 words each.
How to use this tool
- 01
Enter your video topic
Describe what the video covers in one sentence.
- 02
Choose a hook type
Pick the style that fits your content: question, statement, statistic, story, problem, or contrarian.
- 03
Pick a hook and test it
Copy one or two to try; A/B test by uploading variants over time.
Why this matters
The first 3 seconds of a video determine whether viewers stay or skip. YouTube and TikTok both treat early drop-off as a strong negative signal that suppresses future distribution; once a video gets flagged as 'low retention,' recovery is nearly impossible. A strong hook is the single highest-leverage edit you can make to any video.
This tool generates 6 hook variants in your chosen style so you can A/B test or pick the strongest. Hooks under 15 words ensure they land within 3 seconds when spoken at normal pace. The six styles (question, statement, statistic, story, problem, contrarian) cover the main patterns proven to spike retention; you pick the one that fits your content authentically. Pair with the video script generator to build a full retention-optimized outline around the hook you choose.
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