YouTube Playbook Report

YOUTUBE PLAYBOOK — September 13, 2026

LONG-FORM

TEMPLATES
#1 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.69 · 25 videos · 10 channels · outperf 0.58 · adoption +255% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. 4 Hollywood Actors Who Married Their Dream Women ❤️ | Celebrity Power Couples — CELEBRITY 11i — 211K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-09
#2 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.62 · 78 videos · 29 channels · outperf 0.43 · adoption +575% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Is this in the future of the NRL in PNG? — What’s doing with Deebs — 117K views — 5.6K subs — 2026-09-01
  2. ALL NEW Brawler Release Animations?! | WENDY NORI AND MORE — Contrast Brawl Stars — 164K views — 34K subs — 2026-08-13
  3. Can You Beat LEGO Star Wars With Only Short Characters? — Waywoods — 21K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-12
#3 — DIY (cat:diy)
Proven: 0.60 · 16 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.70 · adoption +64% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise You! | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 270K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise Everyone! 😱 | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 65K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-09-04
  3. BEST DIY And Construction Fails | Home Improvement DIY GONE WRONG | Part 32 — UNHANDY — 53K views — 1.8K subs — 2026-08-28
#4 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.57 · 13 videos · 12 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +116% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. How to make pro Animation Techniques (No Plugins Required) — Cardinal VFX — 17K 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 — 53K views — 8.9K subs — 2026-08-30
  3. How To Destroy A Self-Aware Robot — LIGHTS ARE OFF — 6.5M views — 5.5M subs — 2026-09-06
#5 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.49 · 17 videos · 9 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption +105% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 33K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. Mantis Shrimp vs Pistol Shrimp Hammer vs Gun — The Deep Narrative — 272K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-16
  3. Mantis Shrimp vs Blue-Ringed Octopus: Speed vs Poison — The Deep Narrative — 53K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-05

STRUCTURES
#1 — Retention device: escalating stakes (device:escalating_stakes)
Proven: 0.79 · 94 videos · 64 channels · outperf 0.67 · adoption +1038% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Peppa - Sister Miss Rabbit Slide floor !!( Sponsored By Klasky Csupo Effect ) — JayJay Effects — 309K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-27
  2. Why Finance Is the Next Meme Degree — Sluker — 236K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-26
  3. How I Accidentally Became A Full-Time 6 Figure Artist — shakia harris — 91K views — 4.8K subs — 2026-08-29
#2 — Length: 10-20m (pace:10-20m)
Proven: 0.75 · 104 videos · 81 channels · outperf 0.53 · adoption +1886% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 33K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. Why Finance Is the Next Meme Degree — Sluker — 236K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-26
  3. A New YouTube Policy May Destroy Animation for Good! — Bizarre Moon Cartoons — 58K views — 2.3K subs — 2026-08-18
#3 — Retention device: open loop teaser (device:open_loop_teaser)
Proven: 0.75 · 86 videos · 57 channels · outperf 0.67 · adoption +901% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 33K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. Why Finance Is the Next Meme Degree — Sluker — 236K views — 7.2K subs — 2026-08-26
  3. How I Accidentally Became A Full-Time 6 Figure Artist — shakia harris — 91K views — 4.8K subs — 2026-08-29
#4 — Length: 5-10m (pace:5-10m)
Proven: 0.74 · 72 videos · 59 channels · outperf 0.53 · adoption +1007% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Mix Engine Oil with Styrofoam... What Happens Next Will Surprise You! | DIY Creative — DIY Creative — 270K views — 3.2K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. How I Accidentally Became A Full-Time 6 Figure Artist — shakia harris — 91K views — 4.8K subs — 2026-08-29
  3. I made the Creepiest Simpsons diorama. — Mrclay — 198K views — 15K subs — 2026-09-04
#5 — Length: 40m+ (pace:40m+)
Proven: 0.74 · 65 videos · 51 channels · outperf 0.51 · adoption +1077% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. How to make pro Animation Techniques (No Plugins Required) — Cardinal VFX — 17K views — 1.2K subs — 2026-09-04
  2. Boogie2988's Financial Situation Is Worse Than I Thought | Caleb Hammer — Caleb Hammer Top Videos — 44K views — 10K subs — 2026-08-17
  3. More Wartime Cartoons 🎞️ 4+ HOUR WWII Animation Compilation (Looney Tunes, Superman) 🎞️ 1942 Edition — Ambient Gamescapes — 25K views — 12K subs — 2026-09-04

SEQUENCES
#1 — Series pattern: same subject variants (seq:same_subject_variants)
Proven: 0.56 · 72 videos · 5 channels · outperf 0.45 · adoption +361% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 😱Wait For End–Who Will Win the Most Money? 💰#shorts #viral — FactMotion Studio — 7.6M views — 384K subs — 2026-08-12
  2. #nejeriantiktok🇳🇬ghanatiktok #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #zambiantiktok🇿🇲 #tanzaniantiktok🇹🇿 #burunditiktok — Jeffrey Montgomery — 577K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-09
  3. #burunditiktok🇧🇮 #tanzaniantiktok🇹🇿 #zambiantiktok🇿🇲 #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #nejeriantiktok🇳🇬ghanatikt — Jeffrey Montgomery — 263K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-08
#2 — Series pattern: daily diary (seq:daily_diary) (low sample)
Proven: 0.39 · 6 videos · 2 channels · outperf 0.53 · adoption +77% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. England Quicks Take Charge | Highlights - England v Pakistan Day 1 | Rothesay Test 2026 — England & Wales Cricket Board — 4.3M views — 8.2M subs — 2026-09-09
  2. Stunning Razaullah Innings | Highlights - England v Pakistan Day 3 | Rothesay Test 2026 — England & Wales Cricket Board — 3.9M views — 8.2M subs — 2026-09-11
  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 — Consistent video length (strat:duration_consistent)
Proven: 0.58 · 138 videos · 9 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +1125% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. Top 4 Most Handsome Men in the World According to Science 😍 | Golden Ratio Ranking — CELEBRITY 11i — 526K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-08-20
#2 — Long-form + Shorts mix (strat:format_mix_mixed)
Proven: 0.57 · 307 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +2674% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. Top 4 Most Handsome Men in the World According to Science 😍 | Golden Ratio Ranking — CELEBRITY 11i — 526K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-08-20
#3 — Single-niche focus (strat:single_niche)
Proven: 0.57 · 298 videos · 13 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +2609% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. Top 4 Most Handsome Men in the World According to Science 😍 | Golden Ratio Ranking — CELEBRITY 11i — 526K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-08-20
#4 — 6-13 uploads per week (strat:cadence_6-13)
Proven: 0.57 · 283 videos · 9 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +1401% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. Top 4 Most Handsome Men in the World According to Science 😍 | Golden Ratio Ranking — CELEBRITY 11i — 526K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-08-20
#5 — Shorts cut from long-form within 3 days (strat:shorts_funnel)
Proven: 0.48 · 128 videos · 7 channels · outperf 0.44 · adoption +842% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. ASMR MUKBANG | Huge Beef Galbi-jjim, kimchi, korean home meal recipe ! eating  #mukbang — Dasana — 126K views — 1.2K subs — 2026-08-27
  2. #editlyrics — JC Wallop — 13M views — 103K subs — 2026-07-30
  3. 😱Wait For End–Who Will Win the Most Money? 💰#shorts #viral — FactMotion Studio — 7.6M views — 384K subs — 2026-08-12

TITLE FORMULAS
#1 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading)
Proven: 0.69 · 25 videos · 10 channels · outperf 0.58 · adoption +255% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 5 Most Beautiful Princesses in the World 👑 (Number 1 Will Surprise You!) — CELEBRITY 11i — 911K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. 5 Avengers: Doomsday Actors Who Won’t Return — The Final Departure Is Heartbreaking 💔 — CELEBRITY 11i — 605K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. 4 Hollywood Actors Who Married Their Dream Women ❤️ | Celebrity Power Couples — CELEBRITY 11i — 211K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-09
#2 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.62 · 78 videos · 29 channels · outperf 0.43 · adoption +575% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Is this in the future of the NRL in PNG? — What’s doing with Deebs — 117K views — 5.6K subs — 2026-09-01
  2. ALL NEW Brawler Release Animations?! | WENDY NORI AND MORE — Contrast Brawl Stars — 164K views — 34K subs — 2026-08-13
  3. Can You Beat LEGO Star Wars With Only Short Characters? — Waywoods — 21K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-12
#3 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.57 · 13 videos · 12 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +116% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. How to make pro Animation Techniques (No Plugins Required) — Cardinal VFX — 17K 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 — 53K views — 8.9K subs — 2026-08-30
  3. How To Destroy A Self-Aware Robot — LIGHTS ARE OFF — 6.5M views — 5.5M subs — 2026-09-06
#4 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.49 · 17 videos · 9 channels · outperf 0.52 · adoption +105% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. PPIDWTBAMG Animatic vs Animated — Raina Roseling — 33K views — 771 subs — 2026-09-04
  2. Mantis Shrimp vs Pistol Shrimp Hammer vs Gun — The Deep Narrative — 272K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-16
  3. Mantis Shrimp vs Blue-Ringed Octopus: Speed vs Poison — The Deep Narrative — 53K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-05
#5 — Title formula: top n x (title:top_n_x)
Proven: 0.41 · 8 videos · 4 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption +57% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Top 4 Most Handsome Men in the World According to Science 😍 | Golden Ratio Ranking — CELEBRITY 11i — 526K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-08-20
  2. Top 5 Richest Black Families in the World 💰👑 | #1 Will Shock You! — CELEBRITY 11i — 6.5K views — 2.1K subs — 2026-09-07
  3. Top 5 Law Firm Phone Systems with Clio Integration 2026 — Rich Technology Group — 122 views — 10K subs — 2026-07-21

SHORTS

TEMPLATES
#1 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.64 · 103 videos · 35 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +1157% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Can You Spot The Business Owner? #shorts — Brett Gourvennec — 19K views — 538 subs — 2026-08-28
  2. Cat Finds Food in the Puddle?! 😱🐾 — Resting Purr Face Live — 69M views — 51K subs — 2026-09-04
  3. Will Takis Ruin This Giant Dumpling?! 🥟🔥 #shorts — r'r'r'r — 16M views — 26K subs — 2026-09-09
#2 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.60 · 55 videos · 13 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +533% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 15M views — 158K subs — 2026-07-31
  2. Others Kindness VS This King 🥺❤️‍🩹 — Randomly Days — 52M views — 1M subs — 2026-07-24
  3. Others 3D Art VS Last One #shorts #trending #art — Peak Edits — 2.2M views — 158K subs — 2026-08-04
#3 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is) (low sample)
Proven: 0.47 · 2 videos · 2 channels · outperf 0.55 · adoption +29% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Why the Lindsay Clancy trial is ending in acquittal #lawyer #crime #truecrime — Romanow Law Group — 233K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why is she doing this?😳 filaretiki family ✨ #shorts — Filaretiki — 24M views — 32M subs — 2026-09-05
#4 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading) (low sample)
Proven: 0.42 · 11 videos · 8 channels · outperf 0.43 · adoption +110% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 300 Spartans vs. A Million Persians | POV — The Deep Narrative — 4.8K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-14
  2. 50 VS 67 VS ??? SPEED? +1 Speed Keyboard Escape BATTLE — JudeRoblox — 29K views — 2K subs — 2026-07-31
  3. 50 VS 67 VS ??? HACK SPEED? +1 Speed Keyboard Escape — JudeRoblox — 26K views — 2K subs — 2026-08-01
#5 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.35 · 18 videos · 13 channels · outperf 0.34 · adoption +67% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. How to Set Up Your AI Receptionist with XBert — Nextiva — 264 views — 17K subs — 2026-08-18
  2. How to make any foundation waterproof 💄✨ #shorts #makeup #beauty — Kiran Gill — 22K views — 3.1K subs — 2026-07-28
  3. how to set up microsoft teams phone system - Quick Guide — Tech Tested — 5 views — 3K subs — 2026-09-02

STRUCTURES
#1 — Length: <15s (pace:<15s)
Proven: 0.65 · 311 videos · 85 channels · outperf 0.51 · adoption +4613% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. so much larp, it’s a crime #deltarune #undertale — ralsei — 207K views — 3.7K subs — 2026-09-07
  2. The ultimate true crime survival story — Orange Brutosx — 57K views — 534 subs — 2026-08-31
  3. Can hear his voice just looking at this picture — MRC — 40K views — 360 subs — 2026-08-13
#2 — Length: 30-60s (pace:30-60s)
Proven: 0.60 · 326 videos · 62 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption +3806% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Tech Me About My Business. #breakingbad — Blue Crystal Stories — 2.6M views — 3.7K subs — 2026-08-14
  2. Caught red-handed at the scene of the crime 🐴 — Horseman Wyatt — 33K views — 273 subs — 2026-08-19
  3. Some companies should not be in business #construction — CarterBuiltTV — 96K views — 3.3K subs — 2026-08-30
#3 — Length: 15-30s (pace:15-30s)
Proven: 0.56 · 208 videos · 61 channels · outperf 0.51 · adoption +2749% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. #music #edit — LANSELOT — 154K views — 3.9K subs — 2026-08-19
  2. Pov:Me in music class   #music #mj — OfficalMikeLazers — 30K views — 61 subs — 2026-09-05
  3. #facts #shorts #motivation #business — Net Worth Nest — 30K views — 158 subs — 2026-08-27
#4 — Length: 60-180s (pace:60-180s)
Proven: 0.41 · 105 videos · 59 channels · outperf 0.42 · adoption +837% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Ranking Best Music Sounds Pt 87 #music #best — Trandico — 8.1M views — 39K subs — 2026-08-17
  2. 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
  3. Why the Lindsay Clancy trial is ending in acquittal #lawyer #crime #truecrime — Romanow Law Group — 233K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-26

SEQUENCES
#1 — Series pattern: same subject variants (seq:same_subject_variants)
Proven: 0.60 · 284 videos · 20 channels · outperf 0.51 · adoption +2889% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Who Won Cry Baby Cry? 😭 #viral #trend #crybaby #shortsfeed #edit — Rufino germone — 97M views — 66K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. What If I Become A Keycap? | +1 Speed Keyboard Escape — JudeRoblox — 1.4M views — 2K subs — 2026-09-02
  3. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 15M views — 158K subs — 2026-07-31
#2 — Series pattern: shorts from long (seq:shorts_from_long)
Proven: 0.31 · 40 videos · 8 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +325% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. #bome — JC Wallop — 5.1M views — 103K subs — 2026-07-16
  2. Kâlôńga Tz #foryoup #fyp #france #in — Jeffrey Montgomery — 76K views — 14K subs — 2026-09-07
  3. Rumi and Jinu drew each other, but there was...#kpop #rumi #jinu — ganghaobaole88 — 319K views — 104K subs — 2026-08-27

STRATEGIES
#1 — Shorts only (strat:format_mix_shorts_only)
Proven: 0.59 · 460 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption +4494% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. She didn't let her friend down 😍❤️ #cute #funnybaby #kids #viralvideo #dance — Daily Mood Videos — 94M views — 228K subs — 2026-09-01
  2. Who Won Cry Baby Cry? 😭 #viral #trend #crybaby #shortsfeed #edit — Rufino germone — 97M views — 66K subs — 2026-09-03
  3. The Most Cursed Toys Ever Made #shorts #toys — Zukiam — 3.5M views — 1.7K subs — 2026-08-25
#2 — 6-13 uploads per week (strat:cadence_6-13)
Proven: 0.59 · 427 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption +1892% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. ​#Wildlife#NatureDocumentary#AnimalBehavior#WildAnimals#Shorts — Tail Expert 09 — 2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. The Most Cursed Toys Ever Made #shorts #toys — Zukiam — 3.5M views — 1.7K subs — 2026-08-25
  3. ​#Wildlife #BigCats #Tiger #Leopard #JungleLife — Tail Expert 09 — 1.2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-09-06
#3 — Single-niche focus (strat:single_niche)
Proven: 0.59 · 706 videos · 25 channels · outperf 0.47 · adoption +6849% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. ​#Wildlife#NatureDocumentary#AnimalBehavior#WildAnimals#Shorts — Tail Expert 09 — 2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. The Most Cursed Toys Ever Made #shorts #toys — Zukiam — 3.5M views — 1.7K subs — 2026-08-25
  3. ​#Wildlife #BigCats #Tiger #Leopard #JungleLife — Tail Expert 09 — 1.2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-09-06
#4 — Series-heavy (60%+ of uploads in a series) (strat:series_heavy)
Proven: 0.58 · 289 videos · 11 channels · outperf 0.50 · adoption +2108% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Who Won Cry Baby Cry? 😭 #viral #trend #crybaby #shortsfeed #edit — Rufino germone — 97M views — 66K subs — 2026-09-03
  2. What If I Become A Keycap? | +1 Speed Keyboard Escape — JudeRoblox — 1.4M views — 2K subs — 2026-09-02
  3. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 15M views — 158K subs — 2026-07-31
#5 — Long-form + Shorts mix (strat:format_mix_mixed)
Proven: 0.56 · 271 videos · 15 channels · outperf 0.44 · adoption +3329% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. ​#Wildlife#NatureDocumentary#AnimalBehavior#WildAnimals#Shorts — Tail Expert 09 — 2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-31
  2. ​#Wildlife #BigCats #Tiger #Leopard #JungleLife — Tail Expert 09 — 1.2M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-09-06
  3. ​#Wildlife#AmazonRainforest#BigCats#NatureDocumentary#WildAnimals — Tail Expert 09 — 1.1M views — 4.4K subs — 2026-08-29

TITLE FORMULAS
#1 — Title formula: question title (title:question_title)
Proven: 0.64 · 103 videos · 35 channels · outperf 0.48 · adoption +1157% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Can You Spot The Business Owner? #shorts — Brett Gourvennec — 19K views — 538 subs — 2026-08-28
  2. Cat Finds Food in the Puddle?! 😱🐾 — Resting Purr Face Live — 69M views — 51K subs — 2026-09-04
  3. Will Takis Ruin This Giant Dumpling?! 🥟🔥 #shorts — r'r'r'r — 16M views — 26K subs — 2026-09-09
#2 — Title formula: x vs y (title:x_vs_y)
Proven: 0.60 · 55 videos · 13 channels · outperf 0.46 · adoption +533% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. CapCut Edit / Others Help Me VS Last One #shorts #trending — Peak Edits — 15M views — 158K subs — 2026-07-31
  2. Others Kindness VS This King 🥺❤️‍🩹 — Randomly Days — 52M views — 1M subs — 2026-07-24
  3. Others 3D Art VS Last One #shorts #trending #art — Peak Edits — 2.2M views — 158K subs — 2026-08-04
#3 — Title formula: why x is (title:why_x_is) (low sample)
Proven: 0.47 · 2 videos · 2 channels · outperf 0.55 · adoption +29% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. Why the Lindsay Clancy trial is ending in acquittal #lawyer #crime #truecrime — Romanow Law Group — 233K views — 6K subs — 2026-08-26
  2. Why is she doing this?😳 filaretiki family ✨ #shorts — Filaretiki — 24M views — 32M subs — 2026-09-05
#4 — Title formula: number leading (title:number_leading) (low sample)
Proven: 0.42 · 11 videos · 8 channels · outperf 0.43 · adoption +110% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. 300 Spartans vs. A Million Persians | POV — The Deep Narrative — 4.8K views — 1.6K subs — 2026-08-14
  2. 50 VS 67 VS ??? SPEED? +1 Speed Keyboard Escape BATTLE — JudeRoblox — 29K views — 2K subs — 2026-07-31
  3. 50 VS 67 VS ??? HACK SPEED? +1 Speed Keyboard Escape — JudeRoblox — 26K views — 2K subs — 2026-08-01
#5 — Title formula: how to x (title:how_to_x)
Proven: 0.35 · 18 videos · 13 channels · outperf 0.34 · adoption +67% (7d) · vs last week: new
  1. How to Set Up Your AI Receptionist with XBert — Nextiva — 264 views — 17K subs — 2026-08-18
  2. How to make any foundation waterproof 💄✨ #shorts #makeup #beauty — Kiran Gill — 22K views — 3.1K subs — 2026-07-28
  3. how to set up microsoft teams phone system - Quick Guide — Tech Tested — 5 views — 3K subs — 2026-09-02

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