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Why it worked
Starting with an innocent kid assumption hooks people instantly.
Make it yours
Film a chat correcting a common myth about your niche.
Reel by @baddieinbiz, 23M views, posted .
Isabella Kotsias@baddieinbiz+15K followers this weekWhy it worked
Showing two styling options side by side makes people stop to pick a favorite.
Make it yours
Film a split screen of two quick ways to wear your favorite basic item.
Reel by @shaynehydn, 20M views, posted .
Shayne Hydn@shaynehydn+1.8K followers todayWhy it worked
It pairs dry travel advice text with a sudden unexpected slip into a canal.
Make it yours
Start your video with a normal travel tip before an accident happens.
Reel by @influencersinthewild, 18M views, posted .
Influencers in the Wild@influencersinthewild+3.2K followers todaySee when an account took off, what it posted, and how to make your own version.
Why it worked
Starting with a sudden food craving hooks viewers who love quick comfort food ideas.
Make it yours
Film yourself talking about a strong food craving right before showing the recipe.
Reel by @itsmannymichael, 302K views, posted .
Manny Michael@itsmannymichael+51K followers todayGrowth+148,984
Why it worked
Starting with a numbered list promise makes viewers stay to see every single tip.
Make it yours
List four quick daily questions on screen and explain them one by one.
Reel by @emmakarolyna, 426K views, posted .
Emma Karólyna@emmakarolyna+44K followers todayGrowth+145,576
Ask anything about your niche. Ascend’s AI watches thousands of viral videos every day.
What's working in my niche this week?
What’s working in cooking this week
1. Practical kitchen hacks with an immediate payoff
The winning structure is: show the useful result immediately, add a curiosity-led text hook, then demonstrate the trick quickly.
Why it worked
Starting with a loud crunch and a cheese pull hooks viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Film the finished bite first before showing how you make it.
Reel by @iramsfoodstory, 15M views, posted .
Why it worked
Dropping a massive block of butter first makes viewers stop scrolling instantly.
Make it yours
Start your video by slamming the best ingredient onto the counter.
Reel by @nitustadka, 10M views, posted .
Why it worked
Bright red batter frying into a crisp shape catches the eye instantly.
Make it yours
Film a close up of your most colorful ingredient being cooked first.
Reel by @timomuellerr, 7M views, posted .
A real person grows your account every day, reaching the people you choose.
How your Growth Assistant works, a 90-second video.
Why it worked
Fast synchronized kicking right at the start hooks people instantly.
Make it yours
Film a partner drill showing rapid teamwork in your industry.
Reel by @dustdna, 30M views, posted .
Dust Hone@dustdna243.6K followersClassic bag-work 🥊 __________________________ #finishingmoves #mma #bjj #muaythai #wrestling
Two martial artists practice synchronized kicking and bag-work routines in a gym. They demonstrate high-intensity striking and movement drills against heavy bags.
Classic bag-work
The reel captures immediate high-energy martial arts action and rapid synchronized kicking that engages viewers through physical skill and pacing.
See why any viral video took off, and how to make your own version.
Or scroll the best videos in your niche full screen and ask about the one you’re watching.
Open any creator or brand to see their followers day by day, their best videos and the accounts like them.
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@cozyquartzz
220K followers·667 following
Growth+109,271
For brands and local businesses
What would that do for your sales?
Find the brands and local shops taking off in your niche and copy what works.
Why it worked
Starting with a common physical pain point immediately pulls people in.
Make it yours
Film yourself demonstrating a quick fix for a problem your audience faces daily.
Reel by @restless_fitness, 1M views, posted .
Restless@restless_fitness+43K followers todayGrowth+144,570
Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.
Search: Strength training
Why it worked
Starting mid lift instead of an intro cuts out all the boring wait time.
Make it yours
Filming your hardest exercise from the first second of the clip.
Reel by @katiesonier, 6M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with a bold claim about a gym spotter makes people watch until the reveal.
Make it yours
Film a heavy lift and pan down to a funny random object helping you out.
Reel by @elijahzielke, 5M views, posted .
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Make viral videos with Ascend AI.
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| Price | $50/mo | $150/mo | $300/mo |
| Usage | 1x | 5x | 15x |
| Weekly credits | 1,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| Trial credits | 500 | 500 | 500 |
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| AI Chat | Included | Included | Included |
| Analyze videos | Included | Included | Included |
| Analyze creators | Included | Included | Included |
| Discover search | Included | Included | Included |
| Track creators | 5 | 15 | 30 |
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| Weekly hours | Not included | 15 | 30 |
| Expert human support | Not included | Included | Included |
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| Location targeting | Not included | Included | Included |
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Find the fastest-growing accounts in your niche and copy what works.
Sophie Silva@_sophiesilva_+125K followers this week · +2.6%
5.0M followers · 192 reels · 2.9M avg views
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Nicholas Mau | CPT | Online Fitness Coach@thegainsmith+125K followers this week · +137%
216K followers · 151 reels · 28K avg views
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Iren Cergio Rainey@irenrainey+112K followers this week · +53%
321K followers · 79 reels · 173K avg views
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174K viewsAscend Viral is now Ascend, the viral growth platform for brands and creators on Instagram. Ascend analyzes top viral videos in your niche and shows you what works best for your account. On Growth and Viral, the Growth plan adds targeted, local followers. More on how it works.
Yes. Ascend Viral is now Ascend. Read the announcement.
If you’re a creator, brand or local business posting Reels, yes. See who it’s for.
That depends on your niche, your content and who you target. Post what works and watch your reach expand. See what drives growth.
You’ll see what works in your niche the day you sign up. Growth plan followers add up week by week. See the timeline.
Because you stop guessing. Ascend’s AI watches thousands of viral videos every day, and on Growth and Viral the Growth plan brings targeted, local followers. See why people pick Ascend.
Yes. Start with a free account, or try any plan free for 5 days.
Pick a plan and use everything for 5 days. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.
