Free hook generator for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
A hook is the first line of a short video. It decides whether people keep watching. Tell us your topic, who it is for and what they will get, and you get two specific hooks, each with a different pattern: what to say, what to show as text and how to open the first frame.
- Hooks in secondsLine to say, text to show and first frame for each.
- Every hook explainedPattern label and one line on why it works.
- No dead openersWe filter out the phrases viewers learned to skip.
- Free, no sign-upUnlimited library, daily AI generations.
Browse hooks by niche
All niches →- FitnessWorkouts, form fixes and honest progress.32 hooks
- Personal financeBudgets, debt and saving, without hype.28 hooks
- Real estateListings, buyers, sellers and agents.27 hooks
- RestaurantMenus, kitchens and reasons to visit.26 hooks
- Beauty and skincareRoutines, products and real skin.31 hooks
- FashionOutfits, fit and capsule wardrobes.29 hooks
- E-commerce productProduct videos that sell, not shout.33 hooks
- CoachingClients, mindset and clear offers.26 hooks
- SaaS and techApps, features and product demos.30 hooks
- Study tipsExams, focus and smarter revision.28 hooks
- TravelPlaces, prices and mistakes to skip.34 hooks
- ParentingBedtime, meals and everyday family life.27 hooks
- PetsDogs, cats, training and care.29 hooks
- GamingSettings, clips and ranked tips.31 hooks
- Cooking and recipesFast dinners, fixes and kitchen skills.36 hooks
- Dentists and clinicsPatient questions, answered clearly.25 hooks
- Hair salons and barbersCuts, colour and client transformations.28 hooks
- Car dealersModels, costs and honest buying tips.26 hooks
- PhotographyPhone and camera shots that stand out.30 hooks
- MusiciansCovers, originals and practice tips.27 hooks
- Career and job tipsCVs, interviews and salary talks.33 hooks
- ProductivityFocus, planning and fewer lost hours.32 hooks
- DIY and home improvementRepairs and weekend home projects.29 hooks
- Interior designSmall changes that fix a room.27 hooks
- Weddings and eventsPlanning, budgets and vendor tips.26 hooks
- Local servicesReal jobs from plumbers to cleaners.28 hooks
- Language learningPhrases, mistakes and study methods.30 hooks
- BooksRecommendations, reviews and reading habits.27 hooks
- MotivationSmall habits and honest restarts.25 hooks
- Yoga and wellnessStretching, breathing and calm routines.29 hooks
Hook patterns that hold attention
Every hook in the library is tagged with the pattern it uses, so you can learn the structure and write your own.
Questions
What is a hook in a short video?
The opening line, on-screen text or image in the first one to three seconds of a video. It tells the viewer what they will get and gives them a reason to stay.
Is the hook generator free?
Yes. The hook library is unlimited, and you get 5 AI generations a day without an account, with two hooks in each. After that, the generator switches to pattern templates until the next day.
Can I use these hooks in my own videos?
Yes. Every hook on the site is written for Viral Hooks Hub and free to use, including in videos you make for clients.
What do the words in square brackets mean?
They are placeholders. Replace [30] days or [your result] with your own real numbers and details so the hook stays honest.