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Why it worked
Starting mid sentence makes people stop scrolling to catch up.
Make it yours
Talk directly to someone off camera while you fix your hair.
Reel by @bershka, 15M views, posted .
BERSHKA@bershka+17K followers this weekWhy it worked
Crushing a heavy object with sheer grip strength instantly stops viewers from scrolling.
Make it yours
Use your strongest skill to break or destroy a heavy everyday item on camera.
Reel by @ufcbjj, 12M views, posted .
UFC BJJ@ufcbjj+1.4K followers todayWhy it worked
It drops a massive collab silhouette against a quiet night sky.
Make it yours
Hide your upcoming product inside a dark cinematic shot.
Reel by @fortnite, 12M views, posted .
Fortnite@fortnite+32K followers this weekSee when an account took off, what it posted, and how to make your own version.
Why it worked
Starting with a wild outfit swap makes people stick around to see the messy finish.
Make it yours
Dress someone close to you in a funny costume and film the messy makeover process.
Reel by @_sophiesilva_, 10M views, posted .
Sophie Silva@_sophiesilva_+183K followers this weekGrowth+135,332
Why it worked
Starting mid-song with a famous guest makes people stop to watch.
Make it yours
Film a duet outside with a known face and begin singing instantly.
Reel by @jamiemiller, 2M views, posted .
Jamie Miller@jamiemiller+143K followers this weekGrowth+135,643
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
Dropping the main ingredient into a jar in the first second creates an instant hook.
Make it yours
Drop your key ingredient into a glass jar on camera to start your next video.
Reel by @dr.vegan, 20M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting mid sizzle grabs attention before viewers can scroll past.
Make it yours
Film your first step close up while the pan is already hot.
Reel by @yourcookbookofficial, 8M views, posted .
Why it worked
It starts with a tight close up of the finished food to hook people immediately.
Make it yours
Film the final bite first and then show how you made it.
Reel by @iramsfoodstory, 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
Flipping a basic kitchen tool into three new uses stopped the scroll instantly.
Make it yours
Show your ordinary tool doing something totally unexpected in the first second.
Reel by @at_the_barkers, 28M views, posted .
Lauren Barker@at_the_barkers300.4K followersad Apparently just making toast wasn’t enough for this toaster… 😂🙌🏼 Leave it to Ninja to turn an everyday kitchen essential into an overachiever! 🤯 From toast to toasties, paninis and more, this clever little gadget…
A creator showcases a versatile Ninja toaster that flips horizontally to function as a panini press, oven, and grill. The video demonstrates its multiple settings, including baking a croissant, grilling mini pizzas, and standard toasting.
Toasters are really showing off these days
The video opens with a smooth zoom on a sleek, modern kitchen appliance while on-screen text makes a playful claim about toasters showing off, immediately piquing curiosity about what the gadget does.
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.
John Derting
@johnderting
4.9M followers·2.8K following
Growth+72,575
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
Harry Kane walks backstage in a tuxedo holding a Ballon d'Or trophy and shares a hug with his wife.
Reel by @harrykane, 27M views, posted .
Harry Kane@harrykane+928K followers this weekGrowth+924,151
Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.
Search: Travel
Why it worked
Opening with a bold claim about a secret attraction makes people watch instantly.
Make it yours
Film a wild view of your space and state a surprising fact on screen.
Reel by @ifonly.ai, 27M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with an innocent kid's wrong assumption pulls people right into the lesson.
Make it yours
Film a chat where you correct a common myth someone told you.
Reel by @baddieinbiz, 17M views, posted .
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Free for 5 daysthen $300/mo
Make viral videos with Ascend AI.
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| Weekly credits | 1,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
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| Track creators | 5 | 15 | 30 |
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Find the fastest-growing accounts in your niche and copy what works.
Sivan's Kitchen@sivanskitchen+88K followers this week · +3.9%
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ChatGPT@chatgpt+87K followers this week · +1.1%
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Dakota Fisher@waffles.and.me+84K followers this week · +13%
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3M 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.
