Productivity tool & transcript reader for YouTube Shorts. Captures official captions & isolates viral hooks for creators.
Users
6
+6 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
+5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
1
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#235K
#197K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 14 Sep 2026
Users
monthly, 1 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 1 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About HookThief - Shorts Script & Hook Assistant
HookThief is a smart productivity assistant designed for content creators, researchers, and marketers who want to analyze high-performing YouTube Shorts quickly.
Writing high-retention video hooks takes hours. HookThief simplifies this workflow by allowing you to inspect official spoken captions, study viral hooks, and capture script structures directly inside YouTube Shorts—with zero friction.
🚀 KEY FEATURES:
• Official Transcript Reader: Instantly access and read spoken captions provided on YouTube Shorts videos.
• Hook Analyzer: Quickly examine the first 3-5 seconds of spoken content to understand how viral hooks retain viewer attention.
• Clean Script Formatting: View neatly formatted video text without clutter or unnecessary UI elements.
• Productivity Booster: Save time while brainstorming, scripting, and preparing your next short-form video ideas.
🎯 WHO IS IT FOR?
• YouTube Creators looking to optimize their Shorts scripts and hook strategies.
• Copywriters & Content Strategists studying viral retention techniques.
• Video Editors needing fast reference access to spoken audio transcripts.
🔒 PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE:
HookThief runs locally on your browser. It does not collect personal data, does not sell your information, and only interacts with official video caption tracks to streamline your productivity workflow.