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Hook rater
Check whether your opening creates enough tension to keep viewers watching. Fast opening score
Best for the first 30 secondsFast opening score
Paste a hook, use a YouTube URL, or upload a video to see the opening score here.
How it works
What strong hooks usually do early
Most retention problems begin before the viewer understands the promise. This tool focuses on that moment.
Immediate Tension
The best openings create a question, contrast, or promise in the first few seconds.
BeforeHey everyone, welcome back to the channel...
AfterI spent 30 days copying millionaire habits, and one of them shocked me.
Lead with the payoff or problem, not the greeting.
Fast Promise
Viewers want to know why they should keep watching before they commit attention.
BeforeToday we are going to talk about...
AfterIn the next five minutes, I’ll show you the three edits that doubled retention.
Make the reward explicit early.
Energy
Hook strength is not just wording. Pace, specificity, and momentum all shape retention.
BeforeA slow, vague setup
AfterA clear, focused opening with movement and stakes
Cut filler and tighten the first 30 seconds aggressively.