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TikTok Research

Discover viral content, trending sounds, and high-performing niches — all in one place.

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Written by CreatorHero Product
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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The TikTok Research tool gives you real-time insights into what’s working right now on TikTok. Track top-performing videos, fast-growing sounds, and creator trends. Use advanced filters to pinpoint exactly what works — and build smarter content strategies that scale.


What You Can Do

  • Discover viral TikToks by niche, body type, or audience

  • Spot trending sounds before they explode

  • Filter by country, follower size, and post volume

  • Save your research to custom lists for future strategy

  • Build a performance content plan backed by data, not guesses


📁 The 3 Research Modes

1. Videos

Explore trending or most-viewed TikTok videos with powerful filters.

You can:

  • Toggle between Trending and Most Views

  • Filter by:

    • Ethnicity (e.g. Latina, Asian, Black, White)

    • Body Type (e.g. Petite, Chubby, Big Breasts, Skinny)

    • Hair Color (e.g. Blonde, Pink, Red, Black)

    • Niche (e.g. Cosplay, Teen, Tattoos, Gym)

  • Add performance filters:

    • Min/Max Views

    • Min/Max Followers

  • Select Date Range & Countries

  • Track video growth (%) and download content

  • See when each video was posted

  • Add content to My Lists with one click

👉 Example:

Want to find Latina creators with Tattoos who went viral in the last 24h?

Use filters + date + view thresholds — and get exactly that.


2. Sounds

Uncover the hottest TikTok sounds right now.

You can:

  • Toggle between Trending and Most Posts

  • Filter by:

    • Min/Max Sound Usage

    • Date Range

    • Country

  • Preview every sound with the play button

  • Click View Videos to see content using that sound

  • Save sounds to Lists just like videos

🔁 Pro Tip: Use fast-rising sounds with proven engagement in your posts for better traction.


3. My Lists

Your personal research library — for videos and sounds.

You can:

  • Create unlimited custom lists

  • Use the default Saved list to start

  • Organize, rename, or delete lists anytime

  • Move or remove content with bulk actions

  • Filter your list by Videos or Sounds

  • Access saved items anytime for planning or inspiration

-> Example Use Case:

One list for “Trending Now” content.

Another for “Evergreen Winners”.

Test both in different promo strategies to learn what converts.


How to Use Filters Like a Pro

  • Stat Filters: Set min/max views & followers to narrow in on proven hits

  • Look & Vibe Filters: Use niche, ethnicity, hair color or body type to target the exact kind of creator you’re researching

  • Country Filter: Explore content trends in specific regions or markets

  • Smart Exclusions: Your own creators’ content is automatically hidden — so your research stays focused


💡 Best Practices

  • Use filters + lists together to spot patterns and scale what works

  • Save top-performing content for weekly review and team meetings

  • Use videos with growth % spikes to identify breakout trends early

  • Preview sounds before using them — and combine with your winning niches


❓ FAQ

Q: Will my own creators show up in the research tool?

No — videos and sounds connected to your CreatorHero account are excluded automatically.

Q: Can I download videos I find?

Yes. Every research video includes a download option.

Q: Can I preview sounds before using them?

Yes. All sounds are playable directly in the tool.

Q: Can I create lists while saving a video or sound?

Yes. You can create new lists on the fly whenever you’re saving content.


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