🔖 Chrome Extension

The GetHookd Chrome Extension lets you save ads directly from the Meta Ad Library and TikTok into your Swipe File or a specific Board inside GetHookd — without leaving your browser. On the Meta Ad Library you can also download an ad's creative in one click, spy on brands, and reveal each ad's estimated spend.

Before You Start

• Browser: Google Chrome only.
• Access: Requires a GetHookd account and active login.
• Credits: Saving ads, downloading creatives, and revealing estimated spend are all free. Only spying on a brand uses credits (same as in-app).
• Estimated setup: 1–2 minutes.

Supported Platforms

The extension works on these pages:

Step 1: Install the Extension

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store.
2. Click Add to Chrome → Add extension.
3. Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access.

Step 2: Log In

1. Click the GetHookd icon in your browser toolbar.
2. If you’re not logged in, click Login and sign in with your GetHookd credentials.
3. Once logged in, you’ll see the extension’s checklist and Default Board dropdown.

Step 3: Save Ads

When browsing any supported ad library page, you’ll see a Save to Gethookd button on each ad. Here’s how saving works:

Save to your Swipe File
Click Save to Gethookd on any ad card. The ad is saved to your Swipe File and will appear in the app.

Save to a specific Board
Use the Select Board dropdown next to the save button, choose the board you want, then click Save to Gethookd. The ad is added to that board and synced to your Swipe File.

Set a Default Board
Click the extension icon in your toolbar and choose a Default Board from the dropdown. From now on, every ad you save will automatically go to that board — no need to select one each time.

You’ll see a confirmation message once the ad is saved. Some larger ads (especially videos) may take a few extra seconds.

Step 4: Download an Ad's Creative (Meta Ad Library)

Want the actual video or images from an ad? On the Meta Ad Library, every ad card has a Download creative button.

1. Find an ad you like on the Meta Ad Library.
2. Click Download creative on the ad card.
3. Every media file attached to the ad downloads to your computer — the HD video plus all images, including each image of a carousel ad.

The button shows its progress while it works (Downloading…) and changes to Downloaded when it's finished. Downloading is free and doesn't use any credits.

Step 5: Spy on Brands

On the Meta Ad Library, you’ll see a Spy Brand at Gethookd button on every ad card — both on search results and on a brand’s individual page. You don’t need to visit the brand’s page first. Just search for any keyword or topic, and you can spy on brands right from the search results.

Click the button to start tracking that brand with Brand Spy. Once you’ve already spied on a brand, the button changes to Track in Brand Spy (shown in green). Click it to open the brand’s page in GetHookd.

Spying on a brand from the extension costs the same credits as spying in-app (one-time cost of 8 credits per brand).

Note: Very large brands with 10,000+ active ads cannot be spied on to ensure system performance.

Step 6: Reveal Estimated Ad Spend (Meta Ad Library)

The extension can estimate how much a brand is spending on each ad, right on the Meta Ad Library — no credits required. These figures are estimates, not Meta's real spend (Meta never publishes exact spend). They're calculated from each ad's EU reach data and a cost-per-1,000-views (CPM) rate.

Reveal one ad's spend
Click Reveal EU Spend on any ad card to expand it. You'll see an estimated Total spend and Daily spend for that ad.

Reveal every ad's spend at once
Click Reveal All Spends at the top of the results. The page automatically scrolls to load every ad, then reveals the estimated spend on all of them. A short notice appears while it scrolls — you can click Stop & Reveal at any time to stop early and reveal just what's loaded so far. Once the sweep finishes, a Total EU spend figure for the whole result set appears at the top.

Sort by spend
After revealing spends, use Sort by Date, Sort by Daily Spend, or Sort by Total Spend to reorder the ads (highest first). Click the active sort button again to return to Meta's original order.

Adjust the estimate
Use the Custom CPM slider to change the cost-per-1,000-views used in the calculation. Every revealed spend and the total update instantly as you move it, so you can model different CPM assumptions.

Because this is based on EU-only reach and a flat CPM, treat it as a directional estimate for comparing ads — not an exact spend figure.

Success Check

You’ll know it worked when:

• You see the confirmation “Saved to GetHookd” on the ad card
• The ad appears in your Swipe File (and under the selected Board) in the app
• If you spied on a brand, it appears in your Brand Spy list and the button turns green with “Track in Brand Spy”

Troubleshooting

FAQs

Where do saved ads appear in GetHookd?
In your Swipe File. If you selected a board, the ad also appears in that board.

Can I change the board after saving?
Yes. In GetHookd, open your Swipe File, click the ad, and change its board from the sidebar.

Does it work on TikTok?
Yes! The extension works on the TikTok Ad Library, TikTok Creative Center, TikTok Spotlight, and even organic TikTok videos. You’ll see the same “Save to Gethookd” button on supported pages.

Can I spy on brands from the search results?
Yes! On the Meta Ad Library, the Spy button appears on every ad card in the search results. You don’t need to visit the brand’s page first — just search for a keyword and spy on any brand you see.

Can I spy on brands from TikTok?
Not yet. Brand Spy via the extension is currently available on Meta Ad Library pages only.

Does saving ads cost credits?
No. Saving ads to your Swipe File via the extension is free. Spying on a brand costs 8 credits (one-time per brand).

Can I download an ad's video or images?
Yes. On the Meta Ad Library, click Download creative on any ad card to download all of its media — the HD video and every image, including each card of a carousel — straight to your computer. It's free.

Are the estimated spend numbers real?
No — they're estimates. Meta never publishes exact ad spend, so the extension estimates it from each ad's EU reach and a CPM (cost per 1,000 views) rate. Use the Custom CPM slider to adjust that rate. They're best for comparing ads against each other, not as exact figures.

Do downloads or spend estimates cost credits?
No. Downloading creatives and revealing estimated spend are completely free. Only Brand Spy uses credits.

Does it work on other browsers?
The extension is built for Google Chrome. It may work on Chromium-based browsers like Brave or Edge, but it’s only officially supported on Chrome.

Notes & Limits

• The extension only works on supported ad library URLs listed above.
• You must stay logged in to GetHookd.ai in the same browser session.
• Some large video ads may take a few extra seconds to save.
• Brands with 10,000+ active ads cannot be spied on from the extension.
• Download creative and the estimated-spend tools (Reveal EU Spend, Reveal All Spends, sorting, Custom CPM) work on the Meta Ad Library.
• Estimated spend is a calculated approximation based on EU-only reach and a flat CPM — it is not Meta's actual spend.

Related Articles

• Swipe File — Review and organize ads you’ve saved
• Brand Spy — Track brands and analyze their ad trends
• Explore Page — Discover ads directly in the app

Updated on: 03/07/2026