Complete Viral Video Discovery Platform
ShortsMonkey provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed specifically for discovering and analyzing YouTube videos where view counts dramatically exceed subscriber counts. From real-time search to saved research and exports, every feature works together to help you identify proven viral content formats.
An outlier is a video with V/S ≥ 10 and ≥ 10,000 views — learn how we define and find them.
Last Updated: November 13, 2025
1. Advanced Search
Our advanced search engine scans YouTube in real-time using custom keywords across 150+ regions. As we discover viral videos, results stream back to you instantly—no waiting for batch processing. You maintain full control with pause/resume functionality.
Real-Time Streaming
Results appear as we find them. Watch the discovery process unfold live.
Custom Keywords
Search with your own terms or use our default viral keywords (trending OR viral OR popular).
Multi-Region Support
Search across US, UK, Japan, India, Brazil, and 150+ other regions simultaneously or individually.
Pause & Resume
Pause your search at any time to review results, then resume exactly where you left off.
2. Smart Filtering
Multi-Dimensional Filters
Combine multiple criteria to pinpoint exactly what you need: date ranges (last 7 days to 12 months), minimum view counts (e.g., 7M+), maximum subscriber limits (e.g., 200K), video types (long-form vs. Shorts), categories, and more.
Intelligent Exclusions
We automatically filter out noise that would skew your analysis: Shorts (when searching for long-form content), live streams, premieres, channels with hidden subscriber counts. Every exclusion is tracked and reported so you understand your data quality.
Per-Channel Limits
Prevent any single channel from dominating results by setting a maximum number of videos per channel. Perfect for discovering diverse content across multiple creators.
Sort & Organize
Sort results by view count or publish date. Filter by video type (Shorts vs. long-form) after search. Search within results using keywords to narrow down further.
3. Saved Research
Keep useful discoveries available after the first search. Revisit saved results, compare opportunities over time, and preserve videos that deserve deeper review.
Repeatable Research
Use saved history to return to strong queries, compare prior results, and avoid rebuilding the same research set repeatedly.
Fast Review
Copy video URLs in batches and export structured results when a set is ready for deeper analysis.
Performance Context
Review views, subscriber counts, ratios, publish dates, categories, and video types in one place.
Flexible Date Ranges
Adjust date windows and regions to compare short-term spikes with broader trends.
4. Workflow Tools
Saved Results
Logged-in users can revisit prior searches and use them as a starting point for follow-up research.
Structured Exports
CSV exports include video title, URL, current view count, channel name, subscriber count, publish date, and ratio fields for spreadsheet analysis.
Batch Copying
Copy useful video URLs in bulk for sharing, review, or importing into your own planning tools.
5. Data Export
CSV Export
Export complete search results to CSV with one click. Includes all metadata: title, URL, views, subscribers, ratios, publish dates, categories.
Batch URL Copy
Copy all video URLs to clipboard instantly. Perfect for sharing with team members or importing into other tools.
Team Collaboration
Share exports with stakeholders for content planning meetings. Professional format suitable for client reports.
Analysis-Ready
CSV format works seamlessly with Excel, Google Sheets, data visualization tools, and custom scripts.
6. Search History
Every search you run is automatically saved with full results (up to 60 videos per search). Revisit past queries instantly without re-running expensive API calls. Perfect for comparing trends over time or reviewing previous research sessions.
Zero Manual Effort
History saves automatically. No need to remember to export or bookmark results.
Time Travel Analysis
Compare what was viral last month versus this month. Identify long-term trends and seasonal patterns.
Quick Reference
Quickly pull up research from previous client meetings or content planning sessions.
Full Context
Each history entry preserves your exact search parameters: keywords, date ranges, filters, regions.
7. Complete Workflow
Search
Enter keywords and apply filters (date range, views, subscribers, region, category). Hit search and watch results stream in real-time. Pause to review, adjust filters, and resume.
Analyze
Sort results by views or date. Check view-to-subscriber ratios to identify true outliers. Filter by video type (Shorts vs. long-form). Search within results for specific topics.
Save
Keep useful searches in your history. Export promising result sets and copy URLs for deeper review.
Export
Export results to CSV for deeper analysis. Copy video URLs to share with your team. Reference saved searches in history anytime.
Review
Compare saved searches, inspect exported data, and refine the next round of keywords, regions, and filters.
Iterate
Refine your strategy based on discoveries. Test new keywords and regions. Compare current trends with search history. Scale your content research process.