🪝200+ Proven Hooks

Caption Hooks Library

200+ proven caption hooks to grab attention and boost engagement. Want to create compelling threads? Explore ThreadCreator for social media threads.

40 hooks

Double tap if you agree!

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engagement💭 Agreement

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Double tap if you agree that morning workouts are the best way to start the day! ☀️

Comment 💯 if this is you

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engagement💭 Relatability

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Comment 💯 if this is you: Saying you'll meal prep on Sunday but ordering takeout instead 😅

Tag someone who needs to see this

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engagement💭 Sharing

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Tag someone who needs to see this workout motivation! 💪

Save this for later!

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engagement💭 Value

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Save this for later! 5 quick breakfast recipes you can make in under 10 minutes.

Which one are you? Comment below 👇

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engagement💭 Choice

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Which one are you? Morning person or night owl? Comment below 👇

Here's what nobody tells you about...

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storytelling💭 Curiosity

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Here's what nobody tells you about starting a business: The first year is mostly learning what NOT to do.

I'll never forget the day...

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storytelling💭 Nostalgia

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I'll never forget the day I posted my first Instagram photo. Little did I know it would change everything.

This is the story of how...

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storytelling💭 Journey

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This is the story of how I went from 100 followers to 10K in 6 months (without buying followers).

Let me tell you about the time...

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storytelling💭 Experience

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Let me tell you about the time I almost quit social media... and why I'm glad I didn't.

Plot twist:

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storytelling💭 Surprise

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Plot twist: That 'overnight success' took 3 years of daily posting and countless failures.

Here's exactly how to...

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educational💭 Solution

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Here's exactly how to grow your Instagram following without spending money on ads.

3 mistakes everyone makes with...

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educational💭 Warning

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3 mistakes everyone makes with Instagram hashtags (and how to fix them).

The ultimate guide to...

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educational💭 Comprehensive

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The ultimate guide to Instagram captions: hooks, CTAs, and formatting that converts.

Here's what I learned about...

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educational💭 Lesson

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Here's what I learned about Instagram engagement after posting 500 times.

Quick tip:

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educational💭 Actionable

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Quick tip: Post your Instagram stories at 9am, 1pm, and 7pm for maximum views.

Last chance to...

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sales💭 Urgency

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Last chance to grab this bundle at 50% off! Sale ends tonight at midnight.

This is for you if...

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sales💭 Targeting

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This is for you if you're tired of posting on Instagram with zero results.

Only X spots left!

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sales💭 Scarcity

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Only 5 spots left! My 1:1 coaching program is almost full for this month.

Here's how [product] can help you...

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sales💭 Benefit

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Here's how our caption templates can help you save 10 hours a week on content creation.

Ready to transform your...

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sales💭 Transformation

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Ready to transform your Instagram from a hobby to a profitable business?

You don't need permission to...

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inspirational💭 Empowerment

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You don't need permission to start that business, post that content, or chase that dream.

Remember this when you feel...

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inspirational💭 Encouragement

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Remember this when you feel like giving up: Every expert was once a beginner.

Your reminder that...

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inspirational💭 Affirmation

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Your reminder that comparison is the thief of joy. Focus on your own journey.

Start before you're ready

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inspirational💭 Action

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Start before you're ready. Perfect is the enemy of done. Just begin.

This is your sign to...

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inspirational💭 Permission

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This is your sign to finally start that passion project you've been thinking about.

What if I told you...

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question💭 Intrigue

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What if I told you that you could double your Instagram engagement in 30 days?

Ever wonder why...

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question💭 Curiosity

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Ever wonder why some posts go viral and others flop? Here's the secret...

Can we talk about...

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question💭 Discussion

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Can we talk about how exhausting it is to constantly create content? You're not alone.

Why does nobody talk about...

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question💭 Revelation

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Why does nobody talk about the mental health struggles of being a content creator?

Are you making this mistake?

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question💭 Concern

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Are you making this mistake? Using the same 30 hashtags on every post will hurt your reach.

Raise your hand if...

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engagement💭 Participation

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Raise your hand if you've ever spent an hour writing one caption 🙋‍♀️

Drop a [emoji] if...

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engagement💭 Emoji Response

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Drop a 🔥 if you're ready to level up your Instagram game this month!

Type YES if you want...

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engagement💭 Call to Action

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Type YES if you want me to share my entire Instagram strategy for free!

Who else...

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engagement💭 Community

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Who else struggles with consistency on social media? Let's support each other 💪

Share this with someone who...

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engagement💭 Viral

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Share this with someone who needs a reminder to take a break from social media.

Two years ago today...

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storytelling💭 Reflection

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Two years ago today, I posted my first reel. Here's what I've learned since then...

Behind the scenes of...

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storytelling💭 Transparency

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Behind the scenes of this 'perfect' photo: 47 takes, bad lighting, and a crying baby 😅

The truth is...

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storytelling💭 Honesty

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The truth is, I almost deleted my Instagram account last month. Here's what changed my mind.

Can I be honest with you?

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storytelling💭 Vulnerability

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Can I be honest with you? Growing on Instagram is harder than it looks. But it's worth it.

Nobody warned me about...

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storytelling💭 Reality Check

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Nobody warned me about the algorithm changes, shadow bans, and constant burnout. But here we are.

💡 How to Use Caption Hooks

1.Choose a hook that matches your post's goal and emotion
2.Customize it to fit your brand voice and specific content
3.Follow up with your full caption or story
4.Test different hooks to see what resonates with your audience

Pair your hook with expressive visuals by remixing emojis inside EmojiMix and carry the same energy into your captions.