Viral Hook Library
Browse 1000+ viral hook templates for YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, Instagram, business, education, gaming, horror, motivation, finance, tech, food, vlogs, and comedy.
Open ToolThumbnail Text Ideas
Browse 1500+ short thumbnail text ideas for funny, scary, viral, tech, finance, kids, horror, facts, mystery, and motivation videos.
About Thumbnail Text Ideas
Thumbnail Text Ideas gives creators short, bold phrases that can fit inside a YouTube thumbnail, Reel cover, or video preview image. The lines are intentionally brief because thumbnail text needs to be readable at small sizes.
Use the category filter to find emotions and angles quickly: mystery for suspense, tech for reviews, finance for money lessons, comedy for playful thumbnails, and motivation for challenge or transformation content.
How to Use Thumbnail Text Ideas
- Pick a category that matches your video mood.
- Search by keyword such as secret, mistake, money, or scary.
- Copy a short text idea and test it on your thumbnail.
- Favorite high-performing phrases for future videos.
Common Use Cases
- Making thumbnail drafts faster.
- Testing multiple text overlays for one video.
- Creating cover text for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok reposts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should thumbnail text be long?
Usually no. Short text is easier to read on mobile, so this library favors compact phrases.
Does Thumbnail Text Ideas use AI?
Thumbnail Text Ideas does not call Gemini or any AI API. It uses built-in template libraries and browser-side logic.
Can I save useful templates?
Yes. Use the favorite button on any card. The tool also keeps a recently copied list on the same device.