LinkedIn Hook Checker

Is your hook strong enough to stop the scroll?

Paste your LinkedIn opening line and get an instant AI score across 5 dimensions — plus 3 stronger alternatives you can use right now.

Paste Your Hook

Enter the opening line(s) of your LinkedIn post — the first 1-3 sentences that appear before the "see more" break.

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Your hook rating will appear here

Paste your opening line on the left and click Rate My Hook. You'll get scores across 5 dimensions plus 3 stronger alternatives.

Why Your LinkedIn Hook Is Everything

LinkedIn shows only the first 2-3 lines of a post before truncating with "see more." That means your hook is not just important — it is the entire first impression. Studies on LinkedIn algorithm behavior consistently show that posts with high early engagement (clicks on "see more", reactions in the first hour) get distributed to a dramatically larger audience.

The 5 dimensions of a scroll-stopping hook

Clarity — A confusing hook kills curiosity. Your reader should instantly understand the topic and feel a reason to care. Avoid clever wordplay that sacrifices clarity.

Scroll-Stopping Power — This is the "pattern interrupt." Does your opening break the user's passive scroll with something unexpected, bold, or emotionally charged? Weak openers blend into the feed. Strong openers demand attention.

Originality — Overused phrases like "I am excited to share" or "Hot take:" have been trained out of readers. Original hooks feel fresh and personal. They signal that what follows is worth their time.

Brevity — The best hooks are short. One punchy sentence often outperforms three elaborate ones. Every word should earn its place.

Engagement Potential — Does the hook invite a reaction? Great hooks create an open loop ("Here is what I learned..."), pose a provocative question, or make a bold claim that readers want to validate or challenge.

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