Viral Video Finder
Find viral YouTube videos worth clipping
Search and browse YouTube for trending, shorts-worthy videos by niche, keyword, or channel — then send the best source straight into the clipper for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Search by niche
- Trending signals
- One-click to clipper
- Free to preview
- Niche & Keyword SearchSearch YouTube for viral videos by niche, keyword, or a specific creator's channel.
- Trending SignalsSurface trending, high-performing videos so you clip what's already gaining attention.
- Channel ResearchBrowse a creator's catalog to find their most clippable, shorts-worthy videos.
- Shorts-Worthy MomentsSignals help you spot which videos and moments are worth turning into vertical clips.
- One-Click HandoffSend any source video straight into the ForgedClips clipper with a single click.
How it works
Up and running in three steps
- 1
Open Discover
Search YouTube by niche, keyword, or channel to surface trending, viral videos worth clipping.
- 2
Spot the best moments
Use built-in signals to find the videos and moments most likely to work as vertical shorts.
- 3
Send to the clipper
Open your chosen source video in the ForgedClips clipper with one click and start cutting.
Everything included
Everything you need
Niche & Keyword Search
Search YouTube for viral videos by niche, keyword, or a specific creator's channel.
Trending Signals
Surface trending, high-performing videos so you clip what's already gaining attention.
Channel Research
Browse a creator's catalog to find their most clippable, shorts-worthy videos.
Shorts-Worthy Moments
Signals help you spot which videos and moments are worth turning into vertical clips.
One-Click Handoff
Send any source video straight into the ForgedClips clipper with a single click.
Straight Into the Clipper
Cut your pick into captioned vertical shorts ready for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Use cases
Who it's for
Faceless channel operators
Find a steady stream of trending source videos in your niche and turn them into clips without filming anything yourself.
Clipping agencies
Research the best videos to clip for every client, then move from source to export in a single click.
Podcasters & creators
Discover which episodes and moments are resonating, then repurpose the strongest ones into shorts.
Trend chasers
Spot trending videos early with live signals and clip the standout moments before the wave passes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I find viral YouTube videos to clip?
Open ForgedClips Discover and search YouTube by niche, keyword, or channel. It surfaces trending, viral videos and uses signals to flag the shorts-worthy moments, so you can pick a strong source without endless manual scrolling.
Is the viral video finder free?
You can preview the tool for free. Create a free account to open Discover and send a video into the clipper. Paid plans start at $19 when you're ready to export and auto-post more clips.
How does ForgedClips decide which videos are worth clipping?
Discover works as a YouTube research tool, browsing trending and high-performing videos and highlighting the moments most likely to perform as vertical shorts. You stay in control — the signals point you to the best candidates and you choose what to clip.
Can I search by channel or niche instead of just keywords?
Yes. You can search and browse by niche, keyword, or a specific channel, which makes it easy to research a competitor's catalog or find fresh source videos in your own lane.
What happens after I find a video I want to clip?
Click once to send the source video straight into the ForgedClips clipper. From there you add captions, hooks, a brand logo, and music, then export vertical clips and auto-post them to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Does it help me clip for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Discover finds the best videos to clip, and the clipper turns them into vertical shorts sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels, with auto-posting to each platform.
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