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Why it worked
Starting with a wild neighborhood display makes people stay to see how it ends.
Make it yours
Build something weird outside and film the final result from the street.
Reel by @heybrooklynb, 21M views, posted .
Brooklyn B@heybrooklynb+22K followers this weekWhy it worked
Starting with a direct question and a famous face makes viewers stay to see who is next.
Make it yours
Ask your audience a choice question while greeting a known person in your first frame.
Reel by @celine.dept, 19M views, posted .
Céline Dept@celine.dept+2.1K followers todayWhy it worked
Framing the clips as a future history lesson hooks casual fans instantly.
Make it yours
Ask your audience a wild hypothetical question about your niche on screen.
Reel by @greggy.518, 17M views, posted .
Greg Dobies@greggy.518+14K followers this weekSee when an account took off, what it posted, and how to make your own version.
Why it worked
Fast cuts of four finished meals in the first second create instant visual overload.
Make it yours
Show all your finished products at the very start before filming any steps.
Reel by @seattlehanddoc, 9M views, posted .
Wayne & Nancy@seattlehanddoc+153K followers this weekGrowth+122,967
Why it worked
Starting with an unexpected security scare makes viewers wait for the plot twist.
Make it yours
Film a fake interruption during your normal routine and show a funny resolution.
Reel by @jasonderulo, 33M views, posted .
Jason Derulo@jasonderulo+114K followers this weekGrowth+133,897
Ask anything about your niche. Ascend is the only AI that 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 bold family secret claim instantly makes people want to know the trick.
Make it yours
Open your next video by sharing a rare skill your elders taught you.
Reel by @elle_kvl, 17M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with the messy part immediately made people curious about the fix.
Make it yours
Show an old trick your family uses instead of a modern machine.
Reel by @elle_kvl, 1M views, posted .
Why it worked
Showing the giant food spread in the first second hooks hungry viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Film your finished project first before walking through how you made it step by step.
Reel by @brunchwithbabs, 3M 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
Pairing two totally random items creates instant visual curiosity.
Make it yours
Put an unexpected cover on one of your standard products.
Reel by @moonsleep.co, 33M views, posted .
MoonSleep 🌙@moonsleep.co170.4K followersgloomy days with my giant croissant pillow 🥐 #moonsleep #moonspoon #croissantpillow #cozy #moonpillow
A person puts a croissant-shaped slipcover onto a giant moon-shaped body pillow on a bed. They then demonstrate relaxing, cuddling, and working on a laptop while using the pillow.
Putting a croissant cover on a giant moon pillow
The overhead shot shows an unusual giant white crescent pillow being instantly transformed as a fuzzy croissant cover is zipped over it, drawing 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.
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@liifewniic
370K followers·12 following
Growth+116,305
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 by holding up a flawed everyday look instantly hooks people wanting better outfits.
Make it yours
Show a common outfit flaw first and then demonstrate five fast ways to fix it.
Reel by @secretly.styled, 2M views, posted .
Jodie Emden | Personal Stylist@secretly.styled+154K followers this weekGrowth+168,203
Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.
Search: Makeup
Why it worked
Starting with a close up of the boldest step makes people stay to see the final look.
Make it yours
Film your final product application first before showing the rest of your routine.
Reel by @layallure, 28M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with a group reveal immediately tricks the eye into watching.
Make it yours
Film a fake unboxing that swaps the real product for a tiny toy.
Reel by @argenby, 27M views, posted .
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Free for 5 daysthen $150/mo
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Free for 5 daysthen $300/mo
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 |
| 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 |
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Find the fastest-growing accounts in your niche and copy what works.
Kaká@kaka+81K followers this week · +0.3%
28M followers · 4 reels · 2.6M avg views
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colby!@colbyofficially+81K followers this week · +13%
708K followers · 124 reels · 132K avg views
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853K views
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Alibaba.com@alibaba.com_official+74K followers this week · +0.5%
15M followers · 59 reels · 686K avg views
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592K viewsAscend Viral is now Ascend, the #1 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 is the only AI that 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.
