YouTube Playbook Report

YOUTUBE PLAYBOOK — September 22, 2026

LONG-FORM

TEMPLATES
#1 — DIY (cat:diy)
Proven: 0.55 · 17 videos · 16 channels · outperf 0.70 · adoption -33% (7d) · vs last week: up 2
  1. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise You! | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 296K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise Everyone! 😱 | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 84K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-09-04
  3. How Does Lubrication Effect 3D Printed Gearboxes. #3dprinting #robotics #diy  #cycloid — Advanced Hobby Lab — 180K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-09-04
#2 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.53 · 17 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.56 · adoption -21% (7d) · vs last week: up 3
  1. How to make pro Animation Techniques (No Plugins Required) — Cardinal VFX — 24K views — 1.2K subs — 2026-09-04
  2. A Whiskey Barrel from an Mulberry Log | DIY | How to make a Wooden Barrel with your own hands — TM ZHENATAN WoodWorking — 84K views — 8.9K subs — 2026-08-30
  3. Perfect Tiny Cooking 🐟 How to Make Golden Fried Fish with Paprika | Petite Cooking — Petite Cooking — 458K views — 144K subs — 2026-09-07
#3 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.49 · 42 videos · 26 channels · outperf 0.58 · adoption -26% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. 96 Hrs Across USA by Rail: LA to NYC on First Class Sleeper Trains 🇺🇸 — Travel Within Reach — 3.4M views — 90K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 13 Asian Destinations That Aren't Worth It — Honest Wanderer — 30K views — 5.9K subs — 2026-09-15
  3. 12 Cute Tiny Kitchen Set DIY | How to Make Miniature Mitti Bartan | Handmade Clay Kitchen Set — Miu Clay ASMR — 5.1M views — 7K subs — 2026-09-16
#4 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is)
Proven: 0.46 · 8 videos · 8 channels · outperf 0.49 · adoption -36% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Why Finance Is the Next Meme Degree — Sluker — 271K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why Tech Companies Are Desperate for Your Non-Technical Skills — Tammy Davis — 1.1K views — 368 subs — 2026-09-01
  3. Why are people spending $1,000 for old iPods — Linus Tech Tips — 3M views — 17M subs — 2026-09-08
#5 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.41 · 32 videos · 12 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption -60% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 36K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. S03E069 - 76 Cores vs. Slackware — How Fast Can It Build? — Slackware Linux ARM — 20K views — 1.7K subs — 2026-09-09
  3. Mantis Shrimp vs Pistol Shrimp Hammer vs Gun — The Deep Narrative — 273K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-16

STRUCTURES
#1 — Hook: in media res action (hook:in_media_res_action)
Proven: 0.53 · 64 videos · 58 channels · outperf 0.67 · adoption -74% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Driving In My Car (Asgore Runs Over Dess), but Heavenly. Full version + Animation by @xmikamarble — MyaMusical — 986K views — 15K subs — 2026-08-14
  2. Peppa - Sister Miss Rabbit Slide floor !!( Sponsored By Klasky Csupo Effect ) — JayJay Effects — 312K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-27
  3. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 36K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
#2 — Structure: montage compilation (arch:montage_compilation)
Proven: 0.51 · 28 videos · 26 channels · outperf 0.68 · adoption -56% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Let's Cooking Together 🧑‍🍳 Medium Rare Steak With Potato Salad 🌿 Soft Baking — Soft Baking — 797K views — 3.5K subs — 2026-09-08
  2. Driving In My Car (Asgore Runs Over Dess), but Heavenly. Full version + Animation by @xmikamarble — MyaMusical — 986K views — 15K subs — 2026-08-14
  3. Peppa - Sister Miss Rabbit Slide floor !!( Sponsored By Klasky Csupo Effect ) — JayJay Effects — 312K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-27
#3 — Retention device: pattern interrupt (device:pattern_interrupt)
Proven: 0.51 · 49 videos · 46 channels · outperf 0.64 · adoption -76% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Let's Cooking Together 🧑‍🍳 Medium Rare Steak With Potato Salad 🌿 Soft Baking — Soft Baking — 797K views — 3.5K subs — 2026-09-08
  2. Peppa - Sister Miss Rabbit Slide floor !!( Sponsored By Klasky Csupo Effect ) — JayJay Effects — 312K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-27
  3. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 36K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
#4 — Length: 5-10m (pace:5-10m)
Proven: 0.51 · 106 videos · 88 channels · outperf 0.54 · adoption -39% (7d) · vs last week: down 3
  1. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise You! | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 296K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. The 5 Levels of Running Coding Agents — Control Plane Corporation — 58K views — 327 subs — 2026-09-05
  3. How I Accidentally Became A Full-Time 6 Figure Artist — shakia harris — 114K views — 4.8K subs — 2026-08-29

SEQUENCES
#1 — Series pattern: same subject variants (seq:same_subject_variants)
Proven: 0.32 · 115 videos · 9 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption -16% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. Poor Emma Make Spicy Tofu🥲😱 #shorts — Max Funzone — 809K views — 21K subs — 2026-08-27
  2. #nejeriantiktok🇳🇬ghanatiktok #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #zambiantiktok🇿🇲 #tanzaniantiktok🇹🇿 #burunditiktok — Jeffrey Montgomery — 783K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-09
  3. 😱Wait For End–Who Will Win the Most Money? 💰#shorts #viral — FactMotion Studio — 7.6M views — 384K subs — 2026-08-12
#2 — Series pattern: daily diary (seq:daily_diary) (low sample)
Proven: 0.31 · 6 videos · 2 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption -43% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. Stunning Razaullah Innings | Highlights - England v Pakistan Day 3 | Rothesay Test 2026 — England & Wales Cricket Board — 4.8M views — 8.2M subs — 2026-09-11
  2. England Quicks Take Charge | Highlights - England v Pakistan Day 1 | Rothesay Test 2026 — England & Wales Cricket Board — 4.4M views — 8.2M subs — 2026-09-09
  3. Ollie Robinson First Over Magic AGAIN | Highlights - England v Pakistan Day 2 | Rothesay Test 2026 — England & Wales Cricket Board — 3.6M views — 8.2M subs — 2026-09-10

STRATEGIES
#1 — 1-2 uploads per week (strat:cadence_1-2)
Proven: 0.34 · 65 videos · 12 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +4% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Full Match Highlights | Afghanistan vs India | Match 03 | T20I Series 2026 | ACB | M9N1K — Sports TV — 11M views — 2.3M subs — 2026-09-17
  2. Shiva – The Silent Witness 🕉️ | AUM Namah Shivaya | Official Music Video — UR Studio — 79K views — 11K subs — 2026-08-25
  3. 1st Innings Highlights | Afghanistan vs India | Match 03 | T20I Series 2026 | ACB | M9N1K — Sports TV — 11M views — 2.3M subs — 2026-09-17
#2 — Long-form only (strat:format_mix_long_only)
Proven: 0.34 · 163 videos · 14 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption -30% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. 🏔️ Luxury Cave Penthouse | Transforming a Damp Mountain Cave into an Off-Grid Dream Home ✨ — Kryvex Forge — 5M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-07
  2. She Built a Giant Cat Bed Big Enough for Both of Them 🐱🏠#cat #pets #shorts — KittyWoof — 6.2M views — 41K subs — 2026-08-24
  3. 🌊 **Tide-Proof Villa** | This Luxury Retreat Was Designed to Rise With the Water 🏝️✨ — Kryvex Forge — 1.1M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-26
#3 — Series-heavy (60%+ of uploads in a series) (strat:series_heavy)
Proven: 0.33 · 131 videos · 7 channels · outperf 0.47 · adoption +18% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Poor Emma Make Spicy Tofu🥲😱 #shorts — Max Funzone — 809K views — 21K subs — 2026-08-27
  2. #nejeriantiktok🇳🇬ghanatiktok #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #zambiantiktok🇿🇲 #tanzaniantiktok🇹🇿 #burunditiktok — Jeffrey Montgomery — 783K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-09
  3. 😱Wait For End–Who Will Win the Most Money? 💰#shorts #viral — FactMotion Studio — 7.6M views — 384K subs — 2026-08-12
#4 — Consistent video length (strat:duration_consistent)
Proven: 0.33 · 287 videos · 20 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -58% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 1.4M views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 🏔️ Luxury Cave Penthouse | Transforming a Damp Mountain Cave into an Off-Grid Dream Home ✨ — Kryvex Forge — 5M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-07
  3. 4 Hollywood Actors Who Married Their Dream Women ❤️ | Celebrity Power Couples — CELEBRITY 11i — 1.2M views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-09
#5 — Single-niche focus (strat:single_niche)
Proven: 0.32 · 450 videos · 23 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption -69% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 1.4M views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 🏔️ Luxury Cave Penthouse | Transforming a Damp Mountain Cave into an Off-Grid Dream Home ✨ — Kryvex Forge — 5M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-07
  3. 4 Hollywood Actors Who Married Their Dream Women ❤️ | Celebrity Power Couples — CELEBRITY 11i — 1.2M views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-09

TITLE FORMULAS
#1 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.49 · 42 videos · 26 channels · outperf 0.58 · adoption -26% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. 96 Hrs Across USA by Rail: LA to NYC on First Class Sleeper Trains 🇺🇸 — Travel Within Reach — 3.4M views — 90K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 13 Asian Destinations That Aren't Worth It — Honest Wanderer — 30K views — 5.9K subs — 2026-09-15
  3. 12 Cute Tiny Kitchen Set DIY | How to Make Miniature Mitti Bartan | Handmade Clay Kitchen Set — Miu Clay ASMR — 5.1M views — 7K subs — 2026-09-16
#2 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.47 · 17 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.56 · adoption -21% (7d) · vs last week: up 2
  1. How to make pro Animation Techniques (No Plugins Required) — Cardinal VFX — 24K views — 1.2K subs — 2026-09-04
  2. A Whiskey Barrel from an Mulberry Log | DIY | How to make a Wooden Barrel with your own hands — TM ZHENATAN WoodWorking — 84K views — 8.9K subs — 2026-08-30
  3. Perfect Tiny Cooking 🐟 How to Make Golden Fried Fish with Paprika | Petite Cooking — Petite Cooking — 458K views — 144K subs — 2026-09-07
#3 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is)
Proven: 0.44 · 8 videos · 8 channels · outperf 0.49 · adoption -36% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Why Finance Is the Next Meme Degree — Sluker — 271K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why Tech Companies Are Desperate for Your Non-Technical Skills — Tammy Davis — 1.1K views — 368 subs — 2026-09-01
  3. Why are people spending $1,000 for old iPods — Linus Tech Tips — 3M views — 17M subs — 2026-09-08
#4 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.39 · 103 videos · 45 channels · outperf 0.45 · adoption -32% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. Is this in the future of the NRL in PNG? — What’s doing with Deebs — 123K views — 5.6K subs — 2026-09-01
  2. RIDERNAV R7M R7X WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU? — SMART RIDING GADGETS — 157K views — 2.2K subs — 2026-08-22
  3. S03E069 - 76 Cores vs. Slackware — How Fast Can It Build? — Slackware Linux ARM — 20K views — 1.7K subs — 2026-09-09
#5 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.35 · 32 videos · 12 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption -60% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 36K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. S03E069 - 76 Cores vs. Slackware — How Fast Can It Build? — Slackware Linux ARM — 20K views — 1.7K subs — 2026-09-09
  3. Mantis Shrimp vs Pistol Shrimp Hammer vs Gun — The Deep Narrative — 273K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-16

SHORTS

TEMPLATES
#1 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.41 · 14 videos · 11 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -38% (7d) · vs last week: up 2
  1. 1 million #funny #lifeisbutadream #lifeisbutadream #memes #mario #animation #viral — kids_comdy1122 — 51K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-19
  2. 🔥1000°C Hot Iron Ball vs styrofoam’ tower #shorts #asmr #experiment #satisfying — Fire Core Ball — 32K views — 625 subs — 2026-08-20
  3. 10 TRAPS!!! #minecraft #shorts #youtube — MERKGAMING300 — 28K views — 15K subs — 2026-08-19
#2 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.38 · 58 videos · 17 channels · outperf 0.49 · adoption -74% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. 🔥1000°C Hot Iron Ball vs styrofoam’ tower #shorts #asmr #experiment #satisfying — Fire Core Ball — 32K views — 625 subs — 2026-08-20
  2. Big & Small Colorful Moon Cars vs Female Knight #1 in the game BeamNG.drive — GTA 2009 — 28M views — 17K subs — 2026-09-17
  3. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 16M views — 191K subs — 2026-07-31
#3 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.37 · 178 videos · 51 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -65% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. Can You Spot The Business Owner? #shorts — Brett Gourvennec — 19K views — 538 subs — 2026-08-28
  2. 🔥Can the marble make it through? 🎯🤯#MarbleRun#Satisfying#Shorts #OddlySatisfying#toys#usa#viral#fyp# — “Tranquil Marble Run” — 16K views — 944 subs — 2026-08-18
  3. Cat Finds Food in the Puddle?! 😱🐾 — Resting Purr Face Live — 69M views — 51K subs — 2026-09-04
#4 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is) (low sample)
Proven: 0.36 · 8 videos · 5 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -23% (7d) · vs last week: up 1
  1. Why the Lindsay Clancy trial is ending in acquittal #lawyer #crime #truecrime — Romanow Law Group — 256K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why Are You Up There #skateboarding #skater #skateboardingisfun #skateboardvibes #skateboard #shorts — 941 KREW — 21K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-17
  3. Why is their hobby so weird? 😭 — Wonder Peel — 123K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-05
#5 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.35 · 21 videos · 16 channels · outperf 0.37 · adoption -38% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. How to Throw Up Underwater Safely — Wonder Peel — 61K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-07
  2. how to tighten the crankshaft nut without special tools #tutorial #reels #automobile — Andri Hrc — 16K views — 31K subs — 2026-08-20
  3. How to make any foundation waterproof 💄✨ #shorts #makeup #beauty — Kiran Gill — 22K views — 3.1K subs — 2026-07-28

STRUCTURES
#1 — Length: <15s (pace:<15s)
Proven: 0.42 · 478 videos · 167 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption -70% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. Fitness......... #homeworkout #loosebodyweight — P. fitnesz — 409K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. so much larp, it’s a crime #deltarune #undertale — ralsei — 220K views — 3.7K subs — 2026-09-07
  3. Fitness Passion Life 🔥 #fitnesspassion — Roshniya Vangdu — 101K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-02
#2 — Length: 15-30s (pace:15-30s)
Proven: 0.40 · 371 videos · 125 channels · outperf 0.53 · adoption -60% (7d) · vs last week: up 1
  1. Zivert #music — VYRO — 615K views — 877 subs — 2026-09-08
  2. Broke The Record 😅 #fitness — JustAce — 312K views — 475 subs — 2026-09-04
  3. The Kia PV7 | Business Like Never Before — Kia UK — 1.8M views — 25K subs — 2026-09-14
#3 — Length: 30-60s (pace:30-60s)
Proven: 0.36 · 596 videos · 102 channels · outperf 0.47 · adoption -62% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. Tech Me About My Business. #breakingbad — Blue Crystal Stories — 2.6M views — 3.7K subs — 2026-08-14
  2. The most traumatic moment in gaming 😭 #gaming #indiegames #clips #traumatic — Jozzoh — 4.3M views — 36K subs — 2026-09-05
  3. Ranking Best Music Sounds #music #sound #usa — Tayactually — 3.5M views — 27K subs — 2026-09-07
#4 — Length: 60-180s (pace:60-180s)
Proven: 0.35 · 113 videos · 67 channels · outperf 0.44 · adoption -48% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. Ranking Best Music Sounds Pt 87 #music #best — Trandico — 12M views — 39K subs — 2026-08-17
  2. #gaming #funny #shortvideo #gaming 😂😂 — fhidguij99 — 3.7M views — 13K subs — 2026-08-28
  3. The Assassin Left a Drawing at Every Crime Scene… And It Revealed His Next Target 😱🎨#Thriller #Crime — ^English Movie Zone^ — 1.1M views — 4.6K subs — 2026-08-31

SEQUENCES
#1 — Series pattern: shorts from long (seq:shorts_from_long)
Proven: 0.34 · 50 videos · 10 channels · outperf 0.45 · adoption -41% (7d) · vs last week: up 1
  1. Kâlôńga Tz #foryoup #fyp #france #in — Jeffrey Montgomery — 117K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-07
  2. #sonido — No Pro — 17M views — 2M subs — 2026-08-04
  3. Rumi and Jinu drew each other, but there was...#kpop #rumi #jinu — ganghaobaole88 — 321K views — 104K subs — 2026-08-27
#2 — Series pattern: same subject variants (seq:same_subject_variants)
Proven: 0.33 · 513 videos · 31 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -63% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 3.6M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 2.8M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-27
  3. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation — Fitness Freek — 2.7M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-28

STRATEGIES
#1 — Single-niche focus (strat:single_niche)
Proven: 0.33 · 1139 videos · 43 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption -77% (7d) · vs last week: up 1
  1. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 3.6M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 2.8M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-27
  3. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation — Fitness Freek — 2.7M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-28
#2 — Shorts only (strat:format_mix_shorts_only)
Proven: 0.33 · 793 videos · 26 channels · outperf 0.47 · adoption -89% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 3.6M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitness #motivationfitness — Fitness Freek — 2.8M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-27
  3. #nostalgia #motivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation — Fitness Freek — 2.7M views — 160K subs — 2026-08-28
#3 — 3-5 uploads per week (strat:cadence_3-5)
Proven: 0.33 · 355 videos · 14 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -86% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. The Most Cursed Toys Ever Made #shorts #toys — Zukiam — 3.5M views — 1.7K subs — 2026-08-25
  2. Bugatti owner broke her Toy.. Grandpa carved a real Mustang GTD! 😱🇺🇸 #shorts — Mechanexia EXtra — 13M views — 37K subs — 2026-08-24
  3. This Car Seat Feature Can Be Surprisingly Dangerous 😨 — Wonder Peel — 5.3M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-29
#4 — 6-13 uploads per week (strat:cadence_6-13)
Proven: 0.32 · 587 videos · 17 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption -21% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. ​#Wildlife#NatureDocumentary#AnimalBehavior#WildAnimals#Shorts — Tail Expert 09 — 2.6M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. ​#Wildlife#AmazonRainforest#BigCats#NatureDocumentary#WildAnimals — Tail Expert 09 — 1.5M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-29
  3. ​#Wildlife #BigCats #Tiger #Leopard #JungleLife — Tail Expert 09 — 1.5M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-09-06
#5 — Faceless channel (strat:faceless)
Proven: 0.31 · 258 videos · 10 channels · outperf 0.47 · adoption -65% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. This Car Seat Feature Can Be Surprisingly Dangerous 😨 — Wonder Peel — 5.3M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-29
  2. Can You Pull a Sword From Your Back? — Wonder Peel — 4M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-26
  3. Can You Eat Moldy Bread? 🍞 — Wonder Peel — 3.7M views — 12K subs — 2026-08-04

TITLE FORMULAS
#1 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.41 · 14 videos · 11 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -38% (7d) · vs last week: up 2
  1. 1 million #funny #lifeisbutadream #lifeisbutadream #memes #mario #animation #viral — kids_comdy1122 — 51K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-19
  2. 🔥1000°C Hot Iron Ball vs styrofoam’ tower #shorts #asmr #experiment #satisfying — Fire Core Ball — 32K views — 625 subs — 2026-08-20
  3. 10 TRAPS!!! #minecraft #shorts #youtube — MERKGAMING300 — 28K views — 15K subs — 2026-08-19
#2 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.38 · 58 videos · 17 channels · outperf 0.49 · adoption -74% (7d) · vs last week: steady
  1. 🔥1000°C Hot Iron Ball vs styrofoam’ tower #shorts #asmr #experiment #satisfying — Fire Core Ball — 32K views — 625 subs — 2026-08-20
  2. Big & Small Colorful Moon Cars vs Female Knight #1 in the game BeamNG.drive — GTA 2009 — 28M views — 17K subs — 2026-09-17
  3. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 16M views — 191K subs — 2026-07-31
#3 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.37 · 178 videos · 51 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -65% (7d) · vs last week: down 2
  1. Can You Spot The Business Owner? #shorts — Brett Gourvennec — 19K views — 538 subs — 2026-08-28
  2. 🔥Can the marble make it through? 🎯🤯#MarbleRun#Satisfying#Shorts #OddlySatisfying#toys#usa#viral#fyp# — “Tranquil Marble Run” — 16K views — 944 subs — 2026-08-18
  3. Cat Finds Food in the Puddle?! 😱🐾 — Resting Purr Face Live — 69M views — 51K subs — 2026-09-04
#4 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is) (low sample)
Proven: 0.36 · 8 videos · 5 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption -23% (7d) · vs last week: up 1
  1. Why the Lindsay Clancy trial is ending in acquittal #lawyer #crime #truecrime — Romanow Law Group — 256K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why Are You Up There #skateboarding #skater #skateboardingisfun #skateboardvibes #skateboard #shorts — 941 KREW — 21K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-17
  3. Why is their hobby so weird? 😭 — Wonder Peel — 123K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-05
#5 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.35 · 21 videos · 16 channels · outperf 0.37 · adoption -38% (7d) · vs last week: down 1
  1. How to Throw Up Underwater Safely — Wonder Peel — 61K views — 12K subs — 2026-08-07
  2. how to tighten the crankshaft nut without special tools #tutorial #reels #automobile — Andri Hrc — 16K views — 31K subs — 2026-08-20
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