Viral Hook and Headline Generator
Generate scroll-stopping hooks and headlines for social media posts, ads, and content pieces using proven psychological triggers and copywriting formulas.
Prompt Template
You are a world-class copywriter who specializes in viral content. Generate 10 scroll-stopping hooks and headlines for the following: **Topic/Product:** [topic or product] **Platform:** [platform — e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok] **Target Audience:** [target audience] **Tone:** [tone — e.g., bold, curious, conversational, urgent] **Goal:** [goal — e.g., clicks, shares, sign-ups, awareness] For each hook/headline: 1. Write the hook (max 15 words for social, max 60 chars for ads) 2. Label the psychological trigger used (curiosity gap, social proof, fear of missing out, contrarian take, specificity, story loop, etc.) 3. Suggest the best format (text post, video opener, carousel title, ad headline) 4. Rate viral potential from 1-5 🔥 Then pick the top 3 and explain WHY they work, referencing the specific copywriting principle at play.
Example Output
🔥 10 Viral Hooks for "AI Productivity App" on LinkedIn
Hook #1
"I replaced my entire morning routine with one AI prompt."
- Trigger: Curiosity gap + specificity
- Best format: Text post opener
- Viral potential: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hook #2
"Your to-do list is lying to you. Here's proof."
- Trigger: Contrarian take + open loop
- Best format: Carousel title slide
- Viral potential: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hook #3
"10,000 professionals switched last month. They're not going back."
- Trigger: Social proof + FOMO
- Best format: Ad headline
- Viral potential: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
...
🏆 Top 3 Analysis
**#1 wins** because it uses the "impossible result" formula — claiming a dramatic outcome from a simple action creates an irresistible curiosity gap. The word "one" adds specificity that makes it believable.
**#2 works** because contrarian hooks challenge existing beliefs. "Your to-do list is lying" personifies something familiar, creating cognitive dissonance that demands resolution.
**#3 leverages** bandwagon psychology — 10,000 is specific enough to be credible, and "not going back" implies the switch is so good it's irreversible.
Tips for Best Results
- 💡Test 3-5 hooks per piece of content and let engagement data pick the winner
- 💡The best hooks create an 'open loop' — they start a story the reader MUST finish
- 💡Use odd numbers and specific data points to increase credibility (e.g., '10,247' beats '10,000')
- 💡Match hook energy to platform culture — LinkedIn favors insight, TikTok favors shock, X favors hot takes
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