Problem / Solution TikToks that went viral

201 top-performing problem / solution videos across every niche. See which industries run this format hardest and the exact hooks behind the biggest outliers.

Talking head is the dominant format (66% of the standouts here), the bold claim is the most common opener, the median lands at 30-60s. The biggest outlier — @answersai.com — pulled 45.5M views opening with “i need that tool😩”.

Videos that combine 2-3 of these patterns typically see the strongest outlier scores.

Viral examples

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@answersai.com

i need that tool😩

45.5M views

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@freeflowtiktok

Replying to @lunauss88 You guys asked so now you shall receive! 😭 Let us know what you want us to do next! Click the LINK IN BIO to ADVERTISE WITH US💜 #adsonpads #adsforpads #healthy #women #girls

21.1M views

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@thisisoklahoma405

This is why you support small business , they’re the owners AND the WORKERS 😤 #supportsmallbusiness #oklahoma #smallbusiness #handmade #shopsmall #shoplocal #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #busine

16.4M views

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@webreathesuccess

Your Nervous System Will Only Hold So Much Before It Breaks Down! ❤️‍🩹

340.2M views

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@brian__chung

Travel first class for cheap #travel #creditcardpoints #startup #business #makemoney #travelhack #travelhacks #flyfirstclass #entrepreneurmind

8.1M views

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@thedrewsocial

I always do this when I travel ✈️ #diy #airport #hack #travel

59.3M views

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@blakeb_sells

Daily Sale 87

2.1M views

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@dimaggiov

What point is it too much money😭 #foryoupage #ecommerce #dimaggiovoss #meo

10.0M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@flix.twix

Обьясните кто нибудь в чем проблема #телефон #айфон #самсунг #техника #iphone16promax #phone #смартфон #samsung #techtok #tech

20.9M views

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@maxmill_ae

How much should I charge for this? #motiongraphics #motiondesign #SaaS #aftereffects #edit

1.6M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@sna.ke_1

الي فهم تشفيره يساعدني عجزت افك الشيفره 🥲

1.6M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@stylup_africa._

Another day to be great with the Ultimate routine. 👇

23.4M views

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@anuar.wealth

They didn’t run ads.

3.1M views

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@sia.tech.advice

Chat GPT was onto something with this lazy side hustle 😏🤑

1.2M views

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@fitnessgirl788

Postpartum recovery! Every girl does this! Have a good-looking figure. #fitness #losewight #postpartumrecovery #fyp

28.9M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@lucentglobe

@IKEA cheers for hooking it up 🙌 #marketingtips #cheaptok #smallbusiness #aussie #ecommerce #savemoney #hack

2.0M views

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@ledafazal

🦀 was this crab Molting? Frozen/ Not thawed properly? Overcooked? The restaurant chain will not answer 🧐 I’ve never seen anything like this. Key notes- it did not smell bad, it definitely felt like

13.4M views

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@foodforthought615

Think about the amount of families this could literally save!! #toyota #ford #honda #GM #autoindustry

817.7K views

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@chaelsyn

#fyp it will make you feel better #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincareproducts #skincaretok #fypシ #4u #xyzbca

20.8M views

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@tylamarieofficial

It’s 2026…no one actually needs to rely on their 9-5 right now. Comment “SASSIE” and I’ll send you the guide to official launch your SAAS journey!! 🩷 #makemoneyonline #successfulwomen #wealth #viral

549.2K views

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@obrinvesting

One investment could change your life...link in bio🤑💰#stocktok #moneytok #finance #investing #trading #stocks #college

3.6M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@grizfit

Our beef should NOT look like this #gym #gymtok #fitness #fitnesstok #beef #groundbeef #butcher #farmer #cow #meat #redmeat #carnivore #nutritiondiet #nutritiontips #dietitian #wellness #health #groce

14.8M views

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@casey.adams

In 3 hours 😭 #crypto #trading #solana #foryou #cryptotrader

2.0M views

[ 9:16 ]

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@lenasjimarea

#theproteinnaturegaveus #vswhatpeopleconsume #thetruth #gym #fitness #eat #food #healthyfood #goodfoodtok #mindset #energy #energyboosters #fat #sweets #nature #god #realfood #nutrition #vitamins #fru

9.7M views

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@juliayuro

Patches from @Peace Out Skincare #dermatillomania #ocd #skinpickingdisorder #accutanejourney #pimplepatchremoval

11.4M views

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@gabbituft

Which one would you try - mine or @Miaa’s?

2.6M views

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@brittbitess

A GAME CHANGER 🔥🔥#gymtiktok #MaiselChallenge #lifehack #glutesworkout #fitness #bulking

8.5M views

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@itsedonna

I go back to this viral cream for a week to calm my skin whenever it is breaking out ! #inaweek #kbeauty #glassskin #skintransformation #viralkoreanskincare

10.5M views

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@the.koerner.office

GENIUS IDEA

5.5M views

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@arjunstech

Netflix is doing TOO MUCH by blocking screenshots #tech

3.3M views

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@hkapproved

If your gua sha doesn’t have a hydrating PDRN gel built in you need to break up with your gua sha #Oganacell #KoreanBeauty #SummerVibes #summerwins #dealsforyoudays

9.2M views

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@dikayfit

Definition of slim thick #gym #fyp #gymrant

7.3M views

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@umtaw15

The secret to my drama-free group trips? Structure. I don’t ‘wing it’ — I run a STRICT program. My friends love it because there’s no stress, no confusion, just vibes + memories.

5.1M views

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@hkapproved

100% organic Turkish cotton bag that turns into a beach towel?? Where has this been all my life

8.4M views

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@thefitmamalife

Calories burner can be toxic #fatlosscoach #fitmama #weightlossjourneys #fatlosstips #fatlosshacks #fatlossworkout #cardioworkout #cardioroutine #cardioexercise #hiitworkout

4.3M views

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@kamilalyu

less bloating, less puffiness in the face, no neck or back pains and the list goes onnn

6.4M views