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The Viral Growth Platform for Brands & Creators on Instagram.
Why it worked
Stunning sunset pov footage makes viewers stop scrolling instantly.
Make it yours
Film a scenic pov clip of your product in use.
Reel by @raybanmeta, 18M views, posted .
Ray-Ban | Meta@raybanmeta+20K followers this weekWhy it worked
Extreme on-screen text creates instant curiosity.
Make it yours
Film a wild claim on screen.
Reel by @tristanj22, 16M views, posted .
Tristan Jass@tristanj22+5.1K followers this weekWhy it worked
It pairs a universal feeling of burnout with a clever gadget solving it instantly.
Make it yours
Film your daily routine and reveal your product as the unexpected stress relief.
Reel by @kitchenaidusa, 11M views, posted .
KitchenAid@kitchenaidusa+1.2K followers this weekSee when an account took off, what it posted, and how to make your own version.
Why it worked
Starting the tutorial with the finished look right in the first frame grabs attention.
Make it yours
Show the final result first before walking through each step of the process.
Reel by @maccosmetics, 1M views, posted .
M·A·C Cosmetics@maccosmetics+989K followers this weekGrowth+990,442
Why it worked
Swapping from a bleak old defeat straight to a proud win hooks people fast.
Make it yours
Show an old failure fading into a recent win to prove hard work pays off.
Reel by @unitedworldwrestling, 11M views, posted .
Olympic Wrestling@unitedworldwrestling+175K followers this weekGrowth+162,829
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 ingredients dropping into a jar hooks viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Drop your main ingredient into a container to start your video.
Reel by @dr.vegan, 28M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with a loud crunch and a cheese pull hooks viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Film the finished food first before showing how you make it.
Reel by @iramsfoodstory, 15M views, posted .
Why it worked
Throwing sizzling food into the frame instantly grabs attention.
Make it yours
Film your first step close up with loud cooking sounds.
Reel by @yourcookbookofficial, 9M 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
It opens with a wild claim about a famous place that makes people stop scrolling.
Make it yours
Film a hidden feature at a local spot and state what it is on screen.
Reel by @ifonly.ai, 30M views, posted .
If Only@ifonly.ai1.2M followersThe Odyssey revealed its water ride, and it looks sensational! 😳🌊
People ride a raft through an elaborate, mythical-themed water ride featuring giant statues and creatures. On-screen text claims the experience is a newly revealed Odyssey water attraction.
The Odyssey has its own water ride!
An intriguing on-screen text claim paired with a unique perspective opening on a water slide sets immediate curiosity.
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.
Raj Shamani
@rajshamani
12M followers·2.8K following
Growth+86,108
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
Pairing a massive career win with a quiet nod to a partner hooks viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Film a major personal milestone and credit the one person who helped you reach it.
Reel by @harrykane, 28M views, posted .
Harry Kane@harrykane+1.0M followers this weekGrowth+654,644
Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.
Search: Combat sports
Why it worked
Matching every single strike to the beat instantly hooks people to the screen.
Make it yours
Film a quick routine where every movement lands right on a heavy music beat.
Reel by @dustdna, 28M views, posted .
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 .
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For those just starting off
Free for 5 daysthen $50/mo
For those ready to scale
Free for 5 daysthen $150/mo
For those ready to ascend
Free for 5 daysthen $300/mo
Make viral videos with Ascend AI.
A real person helping you grow every day.
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| The plan | |||
| Price | $50/mo | $150/mo | $300/mo |
| Usage | 1x | 5x | 15x |
| Weekly credits | 1,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| Trial credits | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Ascend AI | |||
| 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 |
| Growth plan | |||
| Weekly hours | Not included | 15 | 30 |
| Expert human support | Not included | Included | Included |
| Targeted account growth | Not included | Included | Included |
| Location targeting | Not included | Included | Included |
| Competitor targeting | Not included | Included | Included |
| Hashtag targeting | Not included | Included | Included |
| Dedicated assistant | Not included | Included | Included |
| Dedicated device | Not included | Included | Included |
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| 5-day free trial | Included | Included | Included |
| Change or cancel anytime | Included | Included | Included |
| No long-term contracts | Included | Included | Included |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Included | Included | Included |
Find the fastest-growing accounts in your niche and copy what works.
courtney ₊˚✩@cozyquartzz+90K followers this week · +102%
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Iren Cergio Rainey@irenrainey+90K followers this week · +46%
285K followers · 79 reels · 162K avg views
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The School Of Hard Knocks@theschoolofhardknockz+89K followers this week · +0.8%
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13M 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.
