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Track keyword performance and competitor views-per-hour on trending topics. Get instant alerts about popular content in your niche to create timely videos.

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Trend Alerts

What's Trending on YouTube? We Can Tell You Instantly!

Looking to really understand a trend? Want daily, weekly monthly emails on your competitor's top videos? Looking to get more views off of key trending videos? vidIQ Trend Alerts can help! Watch how our tool keeps you informed about trending topics, competitor activity, and viral content in your niche.

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Easy Setup Process

Install vidIQ's Chrome Extension, and set up an alert to send you an email in seconds! Just log in to your Creator Studio, click on 'Trend Alerts' and set the keywords, categories, and competitors you want to track.

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Setup Process

Track What Matters

Set your views-per-hour threshold to catch viral trends early. Monitor specific keywords, categories, and competitors to stay informed about what's trending in your niche.

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Why use vidIQ's Trend Alerts?

Custom Alert Settings

Set up email alerts for trending topics with flexible scheduling - daily, every 2 days, weekly, or monthly. Stay informed about what matters to your channel.

Competitor Watch List

Monitor trending videos from your competitors' channels. Get notified when they publish content that's gaining traction, helping you stay competitive.

Views Per Hour Tracking

Set views-per-hour thresholds to catch viral trends early. Get alerts when videos in your niche start gaining significant traction.

Email Notifications

Receive timely email alerts about trending content in your field. Stay ahead of the curve and never miss an opportunity to create relevant content.

Real-time Monitoring

Track trending topics across YouTube in real-time. Get instant alerts about viral content and emerging trends in your niche.

Keyword Tracking

Monitor specific keywords and topics that matter to your channel. Get alerts when these topics start trending, helping you create timely content.

Why are trend alerts crucial for YouTube success?

Staying ahead of trends is essential for YouTube success. By monitoring trending topics and competitor content, you can create timely, relevant videos that resonate with your audience. Trend alerts help you identify viral opportunities early, adapt your content strategy, and maintain a competitive edge in your niche.

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FAQs

vidIQ Trend Alerts is a powerful tool that monitors YouTube for trending topics and viral content in your niche. You can set up email alerts for specific keywords, categories, or competitors, and receive notifications based on your preferred frequency - daily, every 2 days, weekly, or monthly.
Setting up Trend Alerts is simple: Install the vidIQ Chrome Extension, log into your Creator Studio, click on "Trend Alerts", and configure your preferences. You can set keywords to track, choose categories, add competitors to monitor, set views-per-hour thresholds, and select your preferred email frequency.
You can track virtually any topic on YouTube, from specific keywords to entire categories. The tool monitors views-per-hour, trending videos from competitors, and overall platform trends. You can set up alerts for specific content types, viral challenges, or any topic relevant to your channel.
You can customize your alert frequency to receive notifications daily, every 2 days, weekly, or monthly. This flexibility allows you to stay informed without being overwhelmed by too many notifications.
Yes, you can set up a watch list of your competitors to monitor their trending content. This helps you stay informed about what's working for them and identify opportunities to create similar content for your channel.
The views-per-hour threshold helps you identify viral content early. You can set a minimum views-per-hour value, and you'll receive alerts when videos exceed this threshold. This is particularly useful for catching trending topics before they become mainstream.
Trend Alerts help you stay ahead of the curve by notifying you about emerging trends and viral content in your niche. This allows you to create timely, relevant content that resonates with your audience and potentially ride the wave of trending topics.
Yes, your Trend Alert settings are saved automatically in your vidIQ account. You can modify them anytime, and they'll be applied across all your devices where you're logged into vidIQ.
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