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@cosmos: 9 viral Instagram Reels

9 viral Instagram Reels by @cosmos (best x86.6), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A close-up, grayscale photograph featuring human hands interlocked. The central focus is the space formed between two interlocked fingers, creating a tunnel-like void. The hands are textured, with visible skin lines and a slightly blurred effect emphasizing the interplay of form and shadow within the composition.

x86.6

15,927,207 views

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The cover image depicts the 'Desert Breath' installation by D.A.S.T. It showcases a vast desert landscape under a clear blue sky. The foreground features large, circular depressions or mounds of sand, casting distinct shadows indicating the position of the sun. In the midground, conical sand structures are visible, adding depth. The color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones of the sand, punctuated by the cool blues and a hint of pink in the sky, creating a sense of tranquility and space.

x5.71

1,032,978 views

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A black and white photograph features a partially visible flower bud against a softly textured background. The bud is elongated, with a textured surface and a slightly open top that suggests the beginning of a bloom. The image is well-lit, highlighting the details of the plant’s form.

x12.7

2,423,966 views

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A serene, verdant landscape dominated by lush, bright green moss-covered tree roots and branches, creating an otherworldly, enchanting environment. The moss blankets the scene, softening the edges of the roots and tree limbs. A narrow stream of dark water weaves through the foreground. The scene is enveloped in a soft, ambient light that diffuses through a misty background, suggesting fog or overcast conditions. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

x3.42

574,398 views

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A black and white image featuring two figures, likely women, seen from the back. Their long, dark hair cascades down, forming a heart shape with a braid at the center where the hair meets. They appear to be sitting or reclining, with their upper bodies and hair taking up most of the frame. The background is plain and neutral. The contrast between the dark hair and light background is stark.

x1.75

319,174 views

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Text overlay on a black background. The text is in white and reads: "IT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU THINK IT IS". The composition is centered, with the text taking up a significant portion of the frame.

x2.05

270,781 views

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A black and white image of two tall, slender palm trees set against a bright, cloudy sky. The trees are in the center of the frame. They have long, thin trunks, appearing nearly parallel and topped with slightly blurred, windblown fronds. The ground below appears to be a sandy or barren landscape extending to the horizon line, while the sky occupies the majority of the image. The grainy texture and monochromatic palette contribute to a stark, melancholic atmosphere.

x2.36

257,002 views

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The cover image shows an overhead view of two people swimming in a body of water. The water is dark and textured, possibly due to rain or ripples. The swimmers are partially submerged, with their limbs visible.

x3.39

408,741 views

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A stark black and white image featuring a close-up of a delicate white flower, likely a peony, set against a completely black background. The flower is the central focus, with its soft, layered petals prominently displayed. The word "COSMOS" is overlaid on the flower in a bold, white sans-serif font, with a small registered trademark symbol at the end. The image's simplicity and high contrast create a clean, modern aesthetic.

x3.14

316,501 views

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Top hooks from @cosmos

  1. Life gathers meaning in the spaces between us, in the unseen bridges we quietly build.

    1M views · viral factor x5.71

  2. IT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU THINK IT IS

    270K views · viral factor x2.05

  3. Leaning Duets

    319K views · viral factor x1.75

Niches @cosmos posts in

Formats @cosmos uses

@cosmos by the numbers

The library has 9 viral Instagram Reels from @cosmos, with 21M views in all. The median video has 408K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x86.6. The biggest niche is Motivation & Quotes, with 3 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
9
Platform
Instagram Reels only
Total views
21M (21,530,748)
Median views per video
408K
Median viral factor
x3.39
Highest viral factor
x86.6

These figures cover all 9 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @cosmos

What video formats does @cosmos use?

In @cosmos's videos in the library, the most used formats are Minimal Quote Slides (3 videos), Walking Shot (3) and Candid, unscripted (1).

Which @cosmos hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @cosmos's videos in the library is “Life gathers meaning in the spaces between us, in the unseen bridges we quietly build.” (viral factor x5.71, 1M views), followed by “IT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU THINK IT IS” (x2.05). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @cosmos's videos get?

Across 9 videos, the median is 408K views, and together they have 21M views. The median viral factor is x3.39: the typical video got 3.39 times its creator's usual views.