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TikTok Hook Template Library

Curated library of proven TikTok video hook openers, first 3 seconds determine retention.

TikTok

First 3 seconds of TikTok = 80% of retention. Use these openers to hook viewers immediately.

Pattern interrupt

  • Wait — stop scrolling. You need to see this.
  • Don't make my mistake.
  • If you're a [X], this is for you.
  • POV: you just realised ___
  • Tell me you ___ without telling me you ___

Question hooks

  • Did you know ___?
  • Why is no one talking about ___?
  • How many ___ do you have?
  • Can you do this?
  • Want to know my secret for ___?

Curiosity gap

  • Here's what they don't tell you about ___
  • Most people get this wrong:
  • The one trick that changed ___
  • I just discovered ___ and I'm shook
  • Watch until the end for the twist

List / number

  • 3 things to never ___
  • 5 ___ hacks you need to know
  • 7 signs you're ___
  • Top 3 ___ ranked
  • X vs Y vs Z — which wins?

Story opener

  • Storytime: the time I ___
  • Let me tell you what just happened
  • I tried ___ for 30 days. Here's what happened.
  • Day 1 of trying ___
  • I never thought I'd say this but ___

Controversy

  • Hot take you didn't ask for:
  • Stop doing ___ — here's why:
  • Everyone's wrong about ___
  • Unpopular opinion:
  • I'm going to get hate for this but ___

Demonstration

  • Watch me ___
  • Showing you exactly how to ___
  • Real-time: ___
  • Trust the process
  • This is how the pros do it

Direct value

  • Save this for later — ___
  • Bookmark this if you ___
  • Send this to a friend who ___
  • Here's a free ___
  • If I had to start over I'd do this:

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60+ proven TikTok opener templates organised by category. First 3 seconds is where 80% of viewers decide.

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