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@thedatingalchemist: 44 viral Instagram Reels

44 viral Instagram Reels by @thedatingalchemist (best x124), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A wedding scene where the bride is in front looking away while the groom, with his back to the camera, is holding a sign that says 'HELP!' behind her back.

x87.8

5,033,187 views

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A woman sits in the driver's seat of a car, looking directly at the camera. The image is framed from a slightly low angle, showing her from the chest up. The background suggests the car is outdoors on a sunny day.

x3.41

243,292 views

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A person, seen from behind, is sitting cross-legged on a sandy beach near the water's edge. The ocean waves gently lap the shore. Text is overlaid at the top of the image.

x8.26

583,916 views

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A medium shot features a Black woman, dressed in a top with bold black and white text, at a podium or stage. The background is a blur of red and other figures. She is holding papers and speaking into a microphone. Above her is white text on black text.

x8.31

685,758 views

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Two women are standing side-by-side, one facing the camera and the other turned away. Behind them is a doorway with a security guard visible in the background. Text is overlaid on the image.

x1.91

192,322 views

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The cover image shows a scene from a dimly lit auditorium, with mostly blue lighting. In the foreground, partial figures of individuals are seen seated. The central focus is a mature couple, with the man in a checkered shirt and the woman with curly gray hair, sharing a tender moment. Above them, text overlays the scene.

x1.73

244,147 views

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A photo of a wedding featuring three men. The main subject, positioned on the right, is a man in a tan suit with a light blue tie and a rose and floral boutonniere. He is looking to his right with a slightly emotional expression. Beside him are two more men, partially visible, also wearing suits. Text overlayed on top reads "Groom crying, bride crying, daddy crying, his boys crying, I'm crying, y'all crying, EVERYBODY CRYING."

x1.74

246,484 views

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An image featuring a pale peach-colored background. In the lower center, the username "@thedatingalchemist" is displayed in a dark color, with "LOVE GURU" written beneath in a cursive font.

x13.2

1,861,920 views

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A man is sitting in a car and giving advice. The shot is zoomed in on his face and hands, as his is holding his fingers up and expressing himself.

x6.16

739,133 views

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A woman with blonde hair is shown in a close-up. Text overlays indicate the video's focus on dating and relationship advice, specifically regarding identifying red flags on a first date. The background is slightly blurred, suggesting they may be at a restaurant or bar.

x15.2

363,310 views

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A medium shot shows a woman with dark hair and open mouth speaking into a microphone. She has earrings and a sweater. The background is blurred, showing a shelf.

x2.02

48,211 views

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A vertical image with a peach-colored background. In the center, dark gray text reads, 'HOW TO KEEP HIM INTERESTED...'. Beneath, a cartoon illustration of a woman with dark hair, a light skin tone, and an off-the-shoulder top rests on her chin with her hand. She is smiling with an open eye, and has earrings. Her name and description as a 'LOVE GURU' are beneath her.

x4.90

116,735 views

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A woman is applying makeup, holding a brush to her cheek. Text overlay near the top right encourages watching in x2 speed.

x8.27

197,056 views

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The cover image shows a couple in bed, embracing each other with a white text overlay. The man is facing away, and his face is not visible. The woman has blonde hair, and is kissing the man's neck. The background is blurred, and the scene is lit with natural light.

x2.06

113,004 views

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A man with dark hair and a beard is filming from inside a car. Text overlayed on the car window states 'If you're 30 and still unmarried in this generation, you have successfully evaded your first divorce statistically'.

x5.87

416,546 views

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An image with a peach-colored background. In the center is the username '@thedatingalchemist' in dark gray, below which reads 'LOVE GURU' in a script font.

x3.52

121,741 views

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A man is lying in bed, looking at his phone. Above him is text that reads: 'He doesn't know it yet but I got divorce papers drawn up and we're on our last vacation together.' The scene is lit with soft lighting. The man is under a white duvet.

x33.8

1,166,538 views

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A selfie-style video from inside a car. The person in the video, a man with glasses and a black cap, is looking at the camera. The background appears to be dark, possibly night time or a dimly lit interior.

x2.44

130,252 views

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The image shows a man in close-up, slightly angled to the right, against a green background. He's wearing a green shirt, and the overall lighting gives the scene a green tint. A small skull emoji appears in the background to the right corner. The man appears to be speaking, mouth open. The composition focuses intently on his facial expression.

x48.1

1,628,432 views

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A couple sits close together in a dimly lit bar setting. The woman, holding a wine glass, smiles towards the camera. The man seated beside her is also smiling. The background includes a bookshelf and photos.

x4.36

147,644 views

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The cover image features a man in a button-down shirt against the backdrop of a contemporary living space. Overlaid on the image are text boxes in white and red, with phrases like "If You're Not Doing These 5 Things While Dating... You're Losing" and "GOTTA HAVE THESE". The man appears to be speaking and gesturing.

x3.97

152,557 views

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A woman in casual attire stands in a doorway, hand raised, as if preparing to enter. The scene is set in a home interior with a wooden floor, a bright hallway, and white walls. Text overlays the image.

x2.73

145,544 views

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The cover image features a woman with long, light brown hair, styled with soft waves. She has fair skin, with visible makeup including blush and lipstick. The background is a blurred, neutral space with a window and light-colored curtains. White text reading 'Why 50/50 Kills Chemistry' is overlaid on the image.

x3.57

137,086 views

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A selfie-style image of a couple embracing. A woman on the left smiles, her arm around a man in a peach-colored shirt who is leaning into her, his eyes closed. Text overlayed suggests a loving, intimate relationship.

x66.9

2,549,138 views

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The cover image is a solid peach color background with a stylized illustration of a woman with dark hair and a light skin tone in the bottom corner. She is smiling and has her hand on her cheek. In the center is the text "sprinkle sprinkle" in a dark, bold font with yellow sparkly stars.

x7.62

406,843 views

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A woman is shown from the chest up, with her head resting on her hand and her face partially obscured. Text overlays are present, alongside a call to action at the bottom.

x4.21

181,648 views

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The cover image is a solid peach-colored background with the Instagram handle '@thedatingalchemist' in a dark gray font. Below this is the text 'LOVE GURU' in a cursive style.

x18.6

822,050 views

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A close-up shot of a couple, a woman in the foreground and a man in the background, appearing from the chest up. The woman is looking towards the camera with a slight smile, the man’s face is closer to the right side, wearing glasses. Text overlaid on the image.

x2.34

119,975 views

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A man with short dark hair and a short, groomed beard and mustache is seated slightly reclined on a beige sofa with his eyes closed. He is wearing a dark blue button-down shirt with a subtle pattern. Behind him, the wall is painted a medium gray color, and there is a large abstract art piece in shades of red and black. To the right, an open window allows for some natural light. In the top center are the words, '5 Secrets That Will Immediately Change How Men See You...' on a white rectangular overlay.

x3.02

213,264 views

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The cover image has a light peach background. Centered on the background, there is text stating "there is no question that women love asking more than" displayed in a dark, stylized font. At the bottom, a cartoon illustration of a woman with dark hair, fair skin, and a slight smile is visible; she is resting her face on her hand. The illustration also includes the text "@thedatingalchemist LOVE GURU" below it.

x4.91

302,569 views

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The cover image shows a woman in a car, likely filming a selfie-style video. She is fair-skinned with blonde hair, and she's wearing a black top. The background is the interior of a car. Text overlayed on the image reads "this one's for the girlies". She directly addresses the camera, her expression suggesting she's speaking to her audience.

x95.8

5,866,890 views

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A vertical image with a peachy-pink background. Centered, bold text reads "DATING NON-NEGOTIABLES" with two emoji eyes. The bottom of the image features a cartoon illustration of a woman with dark hair, smiling, and a social media handle and role.

x4.84

233,637 views

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Top hooks from @thedatingalchemist

  1. @thedatingalchemist LOVE GURU

    6.2M views · viral factor x124

  2. this one's for the girlies

    5.8M views · viral factor x95.8

  3. See now this is funny. She's in on it and he's not making a joke at her expense😂

    5M views · viral factor x87.8

  4. I hope every single person gets to experience this type of love

    2.5M views · viral factor x66.9

  5. He doesn't know it yet but I got divorce papers drawn up and we're on our last vacation together

    1.1M views · viral factor x33.8

  6. DATING THE RIGHT WAY!!

    1.1M views · viral factor x27.8

  7. LADIES LISTEN UP !!

    854K views · viral factor x19.8

  8. Testing him on the first date for red flags Testing to see if

    363K views · viral factor x15.2

  9. Unfortunately ... he is so right!

    685K views · viral factor x8.31

  10. tap here to watch in x2 speed

    197K views · viral factor x8.27

Niches @thedatingalchemist posts in

Formats @thedatingalchemist uses

@thedatingalchemist by the numbers

The library has 44 viral Instagram Reels from @thedatingalchemist, with 40M views in all. The median video has 238K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x124. The biggest niche is Relationships, with 42 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
44
Platform
Instagram Reels only
Total views
40M (40,459,107)
Median views per video
238K
Median viral factor
x4.77
Highest viral factor
x124

These figures cover all 44 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @thedatingalchemist

What video formats does @thedatingalchemist use?

In @thedatingalchemist's videos in the library, the most used formats are Selfie with Background (13 videos), Minimal Quote Slides (11) and Story in slideshow (4).

Which @thedatingalchemist hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @thedatingalchemist's videos in the library is “@thedatingalchemist LOVE GURU” (viral factor x124, 6.2M views), followed by “this one's for the girlies” (x95.8). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @thedatingalchemist's videos get?

Across 44 videos, the median is 238K views, and together they have 40M views. The median viral factor is x4.77: the typical video got 4.77 times its creator's usual views.