Analyze the hooks, formats, and engagement patterns behind 7.5B+ views across 13 niches. See exactly what makes slideshows and videos go viral on TikTok.
Explore viral content across 13 proven niches. Each category includes hooks, engagement metrics, and creator insights.
We analyzed 3,842 viral videos across 13 categories to identify the hook patterns that consistently drive higher retention and engagement.
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Create social or emotional conflict first, then delay the reveal to keep retention high.
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Use direct questions to trigger comments and force viewers to pick a side.
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Open with a personal moment so viewers instantly self-identify with the scenario.
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Across 3,842 viral TikTok videos from 2,862 creators totaling 7.5B views, one pattern is consistent: content that leads with a specific pain point and delivers a concrete payoff outperforms broad generic advice. The gap between the average (2.0M views) and the peak (146.8M views) shows that the hook — the first 1-2 seconds — is the single biggest lever for reach.
The most-shared content across all 13 categories repeatedly uses story tension and reveal setups, direct question prompts, and confessional first-person openings. These aren't random — they work because they establish context instantly, creating either tension, curiosity, or a promised outcome before the viewer can scroll past. That immediate clarity gives TikTok's algorithm strong watch-time signals to expand distribution.
These opening lines establish context instantly:
Pick one hook pattern from the analysis above and write five variations for your next content idea. Keep the video body identical, publish two versions, and compare 3-second hold rate after the first few hundred views. Double down on the winner — each post should compound on proven openings rather than starting from scratch.
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Explore 4,000+ viral examples across 13 niches. Filter by category, engagement, and content type to find what resonates in your space.
Study the hooks, slide counts, and engagement metrics of top performers. Understand why certain content structures drive millions of views.
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Creating content that resonates with millions isn't luck — it's pattern recognition. The most successful TikTok creators study what works before they create. Our library of 3,842 viral slideshows and videos gives you a data-driven edge: see exactly which hooks grab attention, which formats drive shares, and which content themes consistently achieve millions of views.
With content spanning 13 categories and 2,862 unique creators, you get a comprehensive view of what's working across every major niche on TikTok — from health and wellness to business and finance, from fashion to technology.
The Viral Content Library is a curated collection of 4,000+ slideshows and videos that have achieved viral status on TikTok. Each item includes the original hook, engagement metrics (views, likes, comments, shares), creator information, and category classification — giving you a complete picture of what makes content go viral.
Study the hooks and formats that perform best in your niche. Look at the top-performing items in your category to identify patterns — common hook structures, slide counts, content themes, and visual styles. Then use Genviral's AI tools to create your own content inspired by these proven patterns.
We regularly add new viral content as we discover high-performing slideshows and videos across TikTok. The library currently covers 13 content categories with items from over 2,700 unique creators.
Yes, the viral content library is open to browse. You can explore categories, view hooks and engagement metrics, and study content patterns without an account. To create your own content using Genviral's AI slideshow and video tools, you'll need an account.
The library covers 13 content categories: Health & Wellness, Personal Development, Relationships & Lifestyle, Arts & Entertainment, Education & Knowledge, Fashion & Beauty, Spirituality & Beliefs, Business & Finance, Travel, Food & Cooking, Home & Design, Fitness, and Technology.
All engagement metrics (views, likes, comments, shares, bookmarks) are fetched directly from TikTok. We also track creator follower counts and verification status. Metrics represent the state at the time of collection.
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