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See what works on Instagram at a glance.
Viral Momentum
Every reel is compared with the account's usual views. Reels with 2× or more stand out as outliers, so you see what took off.
Engagement Gravity
Likes and comments per 100 views, in plain words from Low to Very high, so you know which reels people actually cared about.
Hidden Gems
Reels with fewer than 20k views but 5% engagement or more: ideas from small accounts that are worth borrowing.
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Usual views
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Outliers 2×+
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- 6.0× usual viewsThis reel got six times the views the account usually gets.
- EngagementLikes and comments for every 100 views, from low to very high.
- Hidden gemFew views but very high engagement: an idea worth trying before it spreads.
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