GPTZERO
Making Originality Viral GPTZero is the #1 AI detection tool for identifying whether text was written by a large language model. In one month, SideShift helped drive 45M+ organic views, convert viewers into paid users, and spark a major lift in monthly recurring revenue.
Making Originality Viral GPTZero is the #1 AI detection tool for identifying whether text was written by a large language model. In one month, SideShift helped drive 45M+ organic views, convert viewers into paid users, and spark a major lift in monthly recurring revenue.
Barriers
- Low awareness: Traction with educators, but limited visibility among Gen Z students.
- Press-driven spikes: Growth came in waves—not from consistent creator-led content.
- Cultural disconnect: “AI detection” wasn’t yet native to TikTok’s academic conversation.
Approach
- Student-first creators: Voices fluent in campus life, academic integrity, and AI culture.
- Relatable content formats: Skits, challenges, and tutorials.
- Scaled content engine: 600+ TikToks launched in 4–5 weeks with daily feedback loops.
- Mission-led messaging: Every post reinforced GPTZero’s role in protecting originality.
Results
- 45M+ organic views
- Significant increase in paid sign-ups
- Wave of viral videos in academic TikTok
- Repeatable content engine now used for ongoing growth
Conclusion GPTZero worked because it tapped into a real tension: originality vs. automation. SideShift helped turn a niche utility into a viral conversation—by making academic integrity feel relevant, shareable, and worth talking about.