For YouTube

Test your YouTube thumbnails before you publish

BrainBacked scores your YouTube thumbnails on attention, emotion, memorability, and engagement using neuroscience research from 350+ fMRI brain scans. Know which thumbnail wins before spending a single impression.

Test Your First Thumbnail Free

The Problem

You spend hours designing thumbnails but have no way to know which one will perform best until after you publish. By then, the algorithm has already decided your video's fate.

The Solution

Upload your thumbnail variants to BrainBacked. Get brain-backed scores in seconds. Publish the winner with confidence.

Features

Use Cases

A/B test thumbnail variants before publishing

Optimize face placement and expression

Test text readability at thumbnail scale

Compare color palettes for maximum attention

Supported Content Types

ThumbnailsEnd screensChannel art

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10 free credits. No credit card required.

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