Free Hook Generator for Reels, Shorts and Posts
Get scroll-stopping opening lines for Reels, YouTube Shorts, carousels, LinkedIn posts and ads. Enter your topic and audience and pick from curiosity, mistake, result, question and list hooks.
How to use the hook generator
- Enter your topic and who the content is for.
- Pick English or Hinglish.
- Choose a hook that fits your video or post and adapt the wording to your voice.
What makes a strong hook
A hook is the first line of a post or the first seconds of a video. Its only job is to make the right people stop scrolling. Good hooks are specific, speak to one audience and promise something worth staying for, like a mistake to avoid, a result or an answer.
Hook types
| Type | Example | Works for |
|---|---|---|
| Curiosity | Nobody talks about this part of SEO | Tips and insights |
| Mistake | Stop making this Instagram mistake | Beginners |
| Result | One change that doubled our enquiries | Case studies, only if true |
| Question | Struggling with Google reviews? | Problem-solving content |
| List | 3 ways to get more calls this week | Carousels and Reels |
After the hook
Keep the promise quickly. Plan the rest of a Reel with the Reels script generator, write the caption with the caption generator and turn list hooks into slides with the carousel planner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hook generator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and works in your browser.
How long should a hook be?
Short enough to say in two or three seconds, usually under about 12 words.
Do hooks work for ads?
Yes. The first line of a Meta ad and the first seconds of a video ad work the same way. Keep claims honest and within ad policies.
Can I use the same hook many times?
You can reuse a hook style with different topics, but vary the exact words so your content does not feel repetitive.