AlphaCut
AI Video Analysis

YouTube Viral Video Search Engine

Enter keywords to find high-performing videos, and analyze their viral potential with the Alpha Index.

How It Works

01

Enter Keywords

Enter keywords of interest, and relevant videos will be automatically collected.

02

Analyze Performance Metrics

Analyze the actual performance of videos using unique metrics such as Contribution, Performance, and Engagement.

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Select with Alpha Index

Choose videos for benchmarking using the Alpha Index, which comprehensively assesses viral potential.

Alpha Index

This is a viral potential indicator that comprehensively assesses video performance. Videos with a high Alpha Index are suitable for benchmarking.

Unique Performance Metrics

Beyond simple views, understand the true value of videos with three unique metrics: Contribution, Performance, and Engagement.

Precise Filtering

Find the exact videos you want with various filters such as views, subscribers, publish date, and Shorts status.

Identify Trends

Understand the trend of a keyword through the publish date distribution and performance trends of the search results.

Research workflow

Find benchmark videos instead of stopping at view count

Searching YouTube by keyword is easy. Choosing which videos are actually worth benchmarking is harder. A high-view video may simply come from a large channel, while a modest-view video on a small channel may be outperforming its audience size. AlphaCut video search collects keyword results and uses the Alpha Index to surface videos with stronger benchmark value.

Use it as the first step in content research, not just as a search box. Contribution, Performance, and Engagement help separate channel-size effects from real audience response, so you can spot topics, hooks, and formats that deserve closer study.

How to read the Alpha Index

The Alpha Index combines multiple performance signals instead of treating view count as the whole story. A breakout video from a smaller channel can be more useful to study than an average result from a much larger channel.

Use the score to narrow the list, then inspect the title, first five seconds, thumbnail, length, and comment response. The number helps you choose candidates; the creative insight comes from the structure of the video.

How this differs from standard YouTube search

YouTube search is optimized for viewers. Creators still need to re-rank results by channel size, publish date, engagement, and whether the video is Shorts or long-form.

AlphaCut video search puts creator-oriented metrics next to the results, making it easier to find comparable videos rather than only popular ones.

What to do after the search

When you find promising candidates, record title patterns, opening hooks, edit structure, and repeated questions in the comments. A cluster of videos around one keyword often reveals the format viewers expect.

If you plan to repurpose your own footage into Shorts, continue from the research list into trimming, cropping, and compression so the final asset matches the idea you found.

Video research checklist

  • Start with a broad keyword, then narrow from the result set.
  • Compare views against channel size, not in isolation.
  • Separate Shorts and long-form results before judging performance.
  • Save the title and first five seconds from high-scoring videos.
  • Turn repeated comment questions into future content ideas.

Check what videos are trending now

Find videos with high viral potential and benchmark them with just one keyword.

FAQ

What is the Alpha Index?

It's a viral potential indicator that combines Contribution (channel growth contribution), Performance (independent performance), and Engagement (viewer interaction). Higher values indicate videos with higher benchmarking value.

How many videos can be searched at once?

Hundreds of videos are collected with a single search.

Can I search for Shorts only?

Yes, you can view only Shorts or exclude them by setting the options in the filter to see only the video types you want.

Can I view previous search results again?

Yes, your search history is saved, so you can check previous results anytime.

Does searching cost money?

Video search requires credits. Credits can be purchased separately.

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