Enter your brand, product and offer and get 12 ready-to-shoot Instagram Reels ad hooks — each with the spoken line for the first 2 seconds, on-screen text and a shot idea, plus caption that fits 125 characters. Re-roll for fresh angles. Free and private.
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Reels Ad hook generator
Only use claims, reviews, prices and scarcity you can prove — Meta and TikTok reject ads with misleading or unsubstantiated claims.
Problem → Solution
Hook: Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it.
On-screen: Hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? Solved.
Shot: Split screen: the problem on the left, the oversized hoodie on the right.
Caption: Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 118/125
Bold Claim
Hook: I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year.
On-screen: Bold claim. Watch.
Shot: Creator looks straight into the lens and holds up the oversized hoodie.
Caption: I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 93/125
POV
Hook: POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you.
On-screen: POV: it actually keeps its heavyweight drape wash after wash
Shot: Friends reacting — "wait, where is that from?!"
Caption: POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 108/125
Social Proof
Hook: Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you.
On-screen: Rated 4.8★ by 2,000+ customers
Shot: Fast montage of real customer reviews and UGC clips.
Caption: Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 98/125
Us vs Them
Hook: Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes.
On-screen: Cheap vs worth it
Shot: Hold both up to the camera, then reveal the difference in close-up.
Caption: Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 89/125
Curiosity Gap
Hook: Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick.
On-screen: Wait for it…
Shot: Tease the final look, then rewind to the start.
Caption: Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 83/125
Price Anchor
Hook: This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49.
On-screen: Only $49 🤯
Shot: Reveal the price tag with a beat drop.
Caption: This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 90/125
Unboxing / Haul
Hook: Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say.
On-screen: Unboxing 📦
Shot: Open the parcel, show the packaging, then a mirror fit check.
Caption: Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 97/125
Before / After
Hook: Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie.
On-screen: The glow-up
Shot: Cover the lens with your hand, then reveal the new look.
Caption: Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 94/125
Offer & Urgency
Hook: 20% off your first order — ends soon.
On-screen: 20% off your first order
Shot: Countdown graphic over a fast product montage.
Caption: 20% off your first order — ends soon. It keeps its heavyweight drape wash after wash. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 121/125
Listicle
Hook: 3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie.
On-screen: Save this for later 📌
Shot: Flat-lay first, then a try-on for each number.
Caption: 3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 89/125
Question
Hook: Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest.
On-screen: Yes or no? 👇
Shot: Poll-style sticker with two outfit options.
Caption: Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 84/125
On Instagram Reels, viewers decide whether to keep watching in the first 2 seconds. A strong hook names a problem, makes a claim or opens a curiosity gap before the viewer can scroll — then the product proves it.
Keep key text inside the centre safe zone — the UI covers the bottom and sides.
Fast cuts and a strong first frame beat polished intros.
Use a clear CTA sticker or end card.
The hook frameworks
Problem → Solution — e.g. “Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it.”
Bold Claim — e.g. “I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year.”
POV — e.g. “POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you.”
Social Proof — e.g. “Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you.”
Us vs Them — e.g. “Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes.”
Curiosity Gap — e.g. “Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick.”
Price Anchor — e.g. “This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49.”
Unboxing / Haul — e.g. “Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say.”
Before / After — e.g. “Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie.”
Offer & Urgency — e.g. “20% off your first order — ends soon.”
Listicle — e.g. “3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie.”
Question — e.g. “Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest.”
Stay compliant
Only use claims, reviews, prices and scarcity you can prove — Meta and TikTok reject ads with misleading or unsubstantiated claims. Avoid before/after claims for health or body results, don't imply personal attributes (“Are you overweight?”), and keep prices and offers accurate on the landing page.
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Platform limits used by the generator
Platform
Hook window
Text limit
Aspect ratio
TikTok
the first 1–2 seconds
Ad text 100
9:16
Meta (Facebook & Instagram feed)
the first line of primary text and the first 3 seconds of video
Primary text 125 · Headline 40
4:5
Instagram Reels
the first 2 seconds
Caption 125
9:16
YouTube Shorts
the first 2 seconds
Headline 40
9:16
help
Frequently asked questions
What is an ad hook?expand_more
The opening line, visual or text of an ad that stops the scroll — usually the first 1–3 seconds of a video or the first line of primary text.
How long should a Reels hook be?expand_more
Say it in the first 2 seconds — roughly 5 to 12 words — and repeat it as on-screen text for viewers watching without sound.
How many hooks should I test?expand_more
Test 3–5 hooks with the same body footage. Swapping only the first seconds isolates what makes people stop scrolling.
Is the ad hook generator free?expand_more
Yes — free, unlimited and private. Hooks are generated in your browser.