The hook
What is said and shown in the first 3 seconds, and the idea behind it.
Viral reel analyzer
Paste a TikTok, Instagram Reel or YouTube Short and see why it works: the hook, every shot with its timing, the pacing, the captions and the format. Free, no sign-up.
What the breakdown shows
Every shot
A timeline of the shots with their timing and what each one does: talking, product, cutaway or text card.
The pacing
Length, cuts per second, average shot length and words per second.
Captions and on-screen text
Where the captions sit, how many words per block, and the text on screen.
The format
Talking head, listicle, tutorial, before and after, POV and more.
Why it works
3 to 5 specific reasons, plus whether we can clone the format for your brand.
How to analyze a viral reel
- Copy the link. On TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, tap Share, then Copy link.
- Paste it above and press Analyze. It takes about a minute.
- Read the breakdown. Use the hook, shot list and pacing as a template, or have us clone the format for your brand.
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About the free reel breakdown.
Is the viral reel analyzer free?
Yes. You get 3 new analyses a day without an account, and 5 a day when you sign in. A reel someone already analyzed opens instantly and doesn't count.
Which links work?
Public TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels and X videos. Private accounts and live streams can't be read.
How does it work out why a reel went viral?
It reads the format: where the cuts fall, who or what is in each shot, what is said and shown in the first 3 seconds, how fast it moves and how the captions are set. Then it names the parts that hold attention. It explains the format; it can't promise views.
Do you keep the video?
No. We fetch it once, read its format, and delete it and every frame right away. Result pages show the original through the platform's own player.
Can I make a reel like this for my brand?
Yes. Every breakdown has a "Clone this for your brand" button. We remake the format with AI actors and AI shots of your own products. The first clone costs $1.
How do I get a page removed?
Use the "Remove this page" link at the bottom of any breakdown, or email hello@cloneviralvideos.com. The page leaves search results straight away while we review the request.