Viral score
Viral score checker for short videos
A viral score is one number that sums up how ready a short video is to spread. Viral IQ calculates it from the video itself: you upload a TikTok, Reel or Short and get a score from 0 to 100, the reasons behind it and what to change to raise it.
What goes into the score
The AI watches the full video, including the picture, sound and on-screen text, and takes into account your platform, topics and audience. It rates:
| Part | What it asks |
|---|---|
| Hook | Do the first seconds give a stranger a reason to stay? (Also shown as a separate hook score.) |
| Story and pacing | Does the video keep moving, or does it drag? |
| Pain or aspiration | Does it connect to something viewers care about? |
| Call to action | Is there a reason to comment, save or share? |
| Audio, visuals, on-screen text | Is it clear, readable and good to watch, with and without sound? |
| Trend and platform fit | Does it suit TikTok, Reels or Shorts for your niche? |
What you get next to the score
- a viral score from 0 to 100 and a separate hook score for the opening seconds
- predicted retention at 25%, 50%, 75% and the end of the video, plus average watch time
- predicted like, comment, save and share rates, rewatchability and scroll-away risk
- feedback on the hook, pacing, call to action, audio, visuals, on-screen text, trend fit and platform fit
- a suggested title and 3 to 5 hashtags for that video
How to use a viral score well
- Compare versions. Score two edits of the same idea and post the higher one.
- Fix the lowest part first. It is often the hook.
- Check it against your real results. After posting, compare the forecast with your analytics to learn what your audience responds to.
Check your next video before you post it
Viral IQ scores your TikTok, Reel or Short and tells you what to fix. For iPhone and iPad.
Questions
How do I check the viral score of a video?
Upload the finished video to Viral IQ on your iPhone. It returns a viral score from 0 to 100, a hook score and the reasons behind them.
What is a good viral score?
Use it relatively: a version that scores higher than your previous edit or your usual videos has fewer weak spots. No score guarantees views.
Which platforms does it work for?
TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Is the viral score accurate?
It is an estimate made from the video itself. It cannot know your timing, audience on the day or luck.