AI Hook Writer — Viral First-3-Second Hooks for Reels & Shorts

Enter your video topic and platform. Get 5 scroll-stopping hooks instantly, completely free.

How to write hooks for Reels and Shorts

How do I write a hook for Instagram Reels?

A Reels hook has about 3 seconds to earn a viewer's attention before they scroll past. The strongest hooks open with a bold claim, an unanswered question, or a mid-action moment — never a slow intro or your name. Enter your topic above and this tool generates five ready-to-say hook options across different angles (curiosity, controversy, story-start) so you can test what lands.

What makes a YouTube Shorts hook different from a Reels hook?

YouTube Shorts audiences skew slightly more topic-curious and less trend-driven than Reels, so hooks that promise a concrete payoff ("here's the exact settings I use") tend to outperform pure shock-value openers. Select "YouTube Shorts" as your platform above to get hooks tuned for that.

Is this hook generator free?

Yes — every SplitVideo AI tool is completely free, with no account or login required. There's a generous daily generation limit per device just to keep the tool running smoothly for everyone.