Feature Tour

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 automated monitoring, every feature works together to help you identify proven viral content formats.

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

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. Channel Monitoring

Save up to 50 channels for continuous tracking. Set custom view thresholds for each channel (or use your account default). Our system scans your monitored channels daily, checking the most recent 7 days of uploads.

Custom Thresholds

Set different view count triggers for different channels. Monitor a large channel at 10M views and a small one at 1M.

Bulk Management

Add channels via ID, URL, or @handle. Paste multiple channels at once—we handle parsing and validation.

Performance Tracking

View all alerts in a centralized dashboard. See which channels are consistently producing viral content.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose your timezone (US Eastern or China Standard Time) and daily scan time. Customize the date range for monitoring (default: last 7 days).

4. Email Alerts

Automated Daily Scans

Every day at your specified time, we scan all monitored channels for videos that exceed your thresholds. Results are compiled into a single email with video links, stats, and publish dates.

Manual Trigger

Need results immediately? Trigger a manual scan from the Channel Management page. Perfect for when you want to check on a channel right away without waiting for the daily schedule.

Detailed Reports

Each alert email includes: video title and URL, current view count, channel name and subscriber count, publish date, view-to-subscriber ratio. No need to click through—all key metrics are in the email.

Pause Anytime

Taking a break? Pause email alerts without deleting your monitored channels. Resume anytime with one click.

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

Monitor

Found promising channels? Add them to your monitoring list (up to 50). Set custom view thresholds. Choose your daily scan schedule and timezone.

4

Export

Export results to CSV for deeper analysis. Copy video URLs to share with your team. Reference saved searches in history anytime.

5

Receive Alerts

Get daily emails when monitored channels publish videos exceeding your thresholds. Review alerts in your dashboard. Adjust thresholds as needed.

6

Iterate

Refine your strategy based on discoveries. Test new keywords and regions. Compare current trends with search history. Scale your content research process.