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How to Go Viral on YouTube Shorts: 15 Proven Strategies 2026

Discover 15 proven strategies to go viral on YouTube Shorts and boost your views in 2026.

Keyvello TeamFebruary 2, 20265 min read

# How to Go Viral on YouTube Shorts: 15 Proven Strategies

YouTube Shorts have emerged as a dominant force, amassing 200 billion daily views as of 2026. The platform boasts over 2 billion monthly users with an average engagement rate of 5.91%.

Key Statistics

Metric	Value
Daily Views	200 billion
Monthly Users	2 billion
Engagement Rate	5.91%
Average Views for 50-60s Shorts	1.7 million

15 Proven Strategies

1.Hook in the First 1-3 Seconds - A strong hook prevents swipes

2.Post 50-60 Second Videos - This length gets **1.7 million average views**

3.Upload Frequently - Aim for more than **7 Shorts per month**

4.Target Prime Times - Post during **6-10 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays**

5.Leverage Trending Topics

6.Optimize Titles and Descriptions

7.Encourage Retention and Loops

8.Boost Engagement - Prompt viewers to like, comment, share

9.Utilize AI Tools - Try [Keyvello](/dashboard/create)

10.Focus on High-Performing Niches - Food & Drink and Video Games lead

11.Prioritize Fresh Content

12.Add Locations and Tags

13.Maintain a Series

14.Test Visual Hooks

15.Monetize Early

Algorithm Insights

Signal	Description
Velocity	Early engagement relative to impressions
Completion Rate	How long viewers watch
Loops	Whether viewers rewatch

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