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    artbysangeeta21M views

    Why it worked

    Using a household fork to draw patterns makes a complex craft look simple.

    Make it yours

    Swap your standard tool for a kitchen utensil to make a classic project fast.

    Reel by @artbysangeeta, 21M views, posted .

    @artbysangeetaRangoli Art by Sangeeta@artbysangeeta+22K followers this week
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    thelearys19M views

    Why it worked

    Starting with an absurdly exaggerated visual instantly makes people stop scrolling.

    Make it yours

    Film your most extreme routine in a completely normal place.

    Reel by @thelearys, 19M views, posted .

    @thelearysThe LearysVerified@thelearys+26K followers this week
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    cczuleighka19M views

    Why it worked

    Starting with the finished look makes people wait to see how it was made.

    Make it yours

    Show the final result first in your next tutorial.

    Reel by @cczuleighka, 19M views, posted .

    @cczuleighkaChloe Czuleighka G. ParedesVerified@cczuleighka+6.2K followers today

Create viral content that grows your audience.

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3K comments1M likes17 breakout score
wisdm10M views

Why it worked

Starting with an impossible scale challenge makes people wait to see the end result.

Make it yours

Build a fast outfit progression across ten different eras in under fifteen seconds.

Reel by @wisdm, 10M views, posted .

@wisdmWisdom KayeVerified@wisdm+62K followers today

Growth+278,584

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rbfor32M views

Why it worked

It drops a bold paradox on screen right away to hook curious thinkers.

Make it yours

Start your next video by sharing a counterintuitive truth in your field.

Reel by @rbfor3, 2M views, posted .

@rbfor3Coach Robert BlackwellVerified@rbfor3+176K followers this week

Growth+159,068

Reel posted Nov 3212.9K262.9K312.9K397.4KNov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9

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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.

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    creators35M views

    Why it worked

    Starting with a normal kitchen task that turns into an absurd cartoon flight.

    Make it yours

    Film a simple action and cut to a ridiculous exaggeration of the result.

    Reel by @creators, 35M views, posted .

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    zachchoi17M views

    Why it worked

    It starts with a close up of the finished food so people instantly want it.

    Make it yours

    Show your final result in the first second before doing any steps.

    Reel by @zachchoi, 17M views, posted .

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    alonaloewen16M views

    Why it worked

    Making a basic household item from scratch satisfies natural curiosity.

    Make it yours

    Film yourself making a common product using raw materials from outside.

    Reel by @alonaloewen, 16M views, posted .

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307K followers·598 following

Growth+127,029

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What would that do for your sales?

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itsmannymichael364K views

Why it worked

Starting with an instant craving makes viewers stay for the rest.

Make it yours

Film yourself making a midnight snack in your niche right now.

Reel by @itsmannymichael, 364K views, posted .

@itsmannymichaelManny MichaelVerified@itsmannymichael+284K followers this week

Growth+246,183

Reel posted Nov 7678K753K828K963.6KNov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9

Search an idea. See what already worked.

Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.

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    kingofpov8014M views

    Why it worked

    First-person action puts the viewer right inside the play from the very first second.

    Make it yours

    Film your next fast-paced tutorial or trick from your own eyes using a head mount.

    Reel by @kingofpov80, 14M views, posted .

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    raheemovic_9M views

    Why it worked

    It pins a funny relationship risk on a famous local billboard.

    Make it yours

    Blame a local celebrity billboard for stealing your partner.

    Reel by @raheemovic_, 9M views, posted .

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  • Break down any ReelSee what worked, what fell flat, and what could be improved.
  • Discover what makes accounts growFind the videos and strategies behind their growth.
  • Ask AscendAsk about hooks, trends, or what to post next.
  • Find what’s workingSee the videos taking off in your niche right now.
  • Know what to improveCompare your account with top creators in your niche.
  • Make your next video fasterTurn an idea into a script and format that fit your style.

Learn from the accounts taking off right now.

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  • @chatgptChatGPTVerified@chatgpt

    +141K followers this week · +1.8%

    8.0M followers · 37 reels · 875K avg views

    Reel by @chatgpt, 834K views834K viewsReel by @chatgpt, 707K views707K viewsReel by @chatgpt, 617K views617K views
  • @marvinachiMarvin AchiVerified@marvinachi

    +139K followers this week · +1.6%

    8.8M followers · 313 reels · 1.4M avg views

    Reel by @marvinachi, 17M views17M viewsReel by @marvinachi, 16M views16M viewsReel by @marvinachi, 11M views11M views
  • @sabinaalexiiaSabina AlexiaVerified@sabinaalexiia

    +137K followers this week · +16%

    1.0M followers · 50 reels · 724K avg views

    Reel by @sabinaalexiia, 9M views9M viewsReel by @sabinaalexiia, 6M views6M viewsReel by @sabinaalexiia, 5M views5M views
How does Ascend Viral work?

Ascend 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.

Is Ascend the same company as Ascend Viral?

Yes. Ascend Viral is now Ascend. Read the announcement.

Will Ascend Viral work for me?

If you’re a creator, brand or local business posting Reels, yes. See who it’s for.

How much will I grow?

That depends on your niche, your content and who you target. Post what works and watch your reach expand. See what drives growth.

When can I expect results?

You’ll see what works in your niche the day you sign up. Growth plan followers add up week by week. See the timeline.

Why should I pick Ascend Viral?

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.

Can I try Ascend for free?

Yes. Start with a free account, or try any plan free for 5 days.

How does the 5-day trial work?

Pick a plan and use everything for 5 days. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.

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