YouTube Hook Grader
Grade the first 30 seconds of any YouTube video. Get a score, detailed feedback, and a rewritten hook that would perform better.
How It Works
Paste URL
Enter any YouTube video link
AI Analyzes
We extract and grade the first 30 seconds
Get Feedback
Score, breakdown, and a rewritten hook
Perfect For
YouTubers
Test your hooks before publishing to improve retention
Channel Analysts
Study why top creators' hooks work so well
Scriptwriters
Learn what makes an opening stick vs. bore
Course Creators
Keep students engaged from the first sentence
FAQ
What does it grade?
Five factors: attention grab (first 5 seconds), curiosity loop (reason to keep watching), value promise (what the viewer gets), pacing (delivery speed), and title match (does the hook deliver on the title's promise). Each is scored 0-10.
How does it get the first 30 seconds?
We extract the video's transcript (auto-generated or manual captions) and isolate everything said in the first 30 seconds. The video needs to have captions enabled for this to work.
What's the rewritten hook?
The AI rewrites your first 30 seconds to be more engaging — keeping your topic and style but dramatically improving the opening. Think of it as a "what if" version you can use as inspiration for your next video.
What's a good hook score?
70+ is strong, 80+ is excellent. The average YouTube video scores around 40-50. Top creators (MrBeast, Veritasium, Ali Abdaal) typically score 75-90. The sweet spot is creating immediate curiosity while delivering on the title's promise.
Is it really free with no signup?
Yes, 100% free with no account required. You get up to 5 hook grades per day. If you need more, Stash LM's paid plan removes limits.