Hang it by hand. No tools, no stud.
Monkey Hook spring-steel hangers push through drywall and hold pictures, mirrors and wall decor in seconds.
Original Monkey Hook4.6 out of 5 · from $9.26 
Home & Office Pack4.7 out of 5 · from $17.49 
Bulk Packsfrom $0.47 a hook
The original since 2004
The Amazing Monkey Hook
One curved piece of spring steel. You push it through the drywall, twist it, and the long shaft rests against the back of the wall. The Gorilla Grade version is the same idea in thicker steel for heavier things.
Started in 2004
The Monkey Hook line began in 2004 with a single hook and a simple idea: most people hang a picture a few times a year, and they should not need a drill for it.
Why it holds
The shaft goes through the hole and lies flat behind the drywall, so the load sits on the wall board around the hole instead of on the hole itself.
Push, twist, hang
Point the tip at the spot, push and twist until it pops through, slide the shaft in until only the hook shows. The whole job takes seconds.
For a whole house of walls
Sets and bulk packs
The 30-piece Home & Office Pack mixes all three hook styles, and the cases of twelve packs bring the price of one hook right down.
What people say after they hang things up
Real reviews, word for word, including the four-star ones with a catch.
★★★★☆
Good hangers, if the spot is right...
Monkey Hooks do what they say, and they work well. It certainly is very easy to work with them. No hammer or other special tools needed. Just pierce into the drywall, spin it over, and push it in. They work as advertised, and are great for hanging pictures, signs, mirrors, etc. That being said, there are some quirks that can be issues for some people. As pointed out by some other reviewers, there are some spots on your wall where you just simply can't use them. They work by piercing through and being supported by the drywall itself, so if there is a stud behind the wall in the spot where you want to hang something, you simply can't use them there. I was recently using them to hang signs and mirrors in my basement, and also ran into problems using them too close to the ceiling. That is another quirk. My basement has a low ceiling, and I was hanging some signs high on the wall, near the ceiling. The Monkey Hooks require room to spin over inside the wall, and I was not able to use them here either. In the spots where you can use them, though, they are great and are a real time saver. I certainly prefer them to a hammer and nail, where I can use them. I would recommended them, just know that they can't replace a hammer and nail 100% of the time.
Devil Waldo · March 18, 2012 · Home & Office Pack ★★★★☆
Depends on your application, but works great where there is no solid anchor material.
Obviously do not work if you hit a stud, duct work, or similar. Also difficult on exterior walls where there is insulation. I have blown in cellulose type insulation, and it is workable but not simple. For interior walls, where there is not an option for a stud to anchor into, these work great and hold weight securely. There are different sizes if heavier weight support is needed. Love these for the places where they work.
BWB · January 26, 2026 · Home & Office Pack ★★★★★
Where have these been all my life?
For years I was using a specific brand of 'removable' velcro strips to hang pictures in my home. They worked great for most things, but after having a few heavier items fall off the wall and actually remove a layer of the wall itself I knew I needed something better to hang up some very important photos and canvases that I'd received recently. In my search I found these Monkey Hooks and they looked interesting. While I wasn't the biggest fan of making holes in my walls, I felt it was a fair trade-off for being able to securely attach things and not have damage later when I wanted to move something or it decided to move itself. I'm very happy with these. The holes they make are small but the hooks definitely seem to be sturdy. I was able to hang up a large canvas print with a homemade frame in mere minutes and it's not budging. No tools were needed other than the step ladder to get my short body up high enough to insert the hooks. I'm not totally sure what the little plastic pieces are for, as the instructions on how to use them were vague but it turned out I didn't need them. Just push the pointy end of the hook into the wall, twisting a bit as you go then once it pops though, spin the entire thing around so the hook faces up. You'll give it a small tug to get it "seated" into place and then hang whatever you want. These will definitely be something I keep on hand for future projects and highly recommend for anyone with either painted or 'papered' sheetrock and wallboard. Mobile home walls are kind of a thinner version of sheetrock with a wallpaper type coating on the outside and these work perfectly for those.
Samantha · January 8, 2024 · Home & Office Pack ★★★★★
So easy to use - love the variety pack!
These are the best, easiest and most sturdy hooks for hanging pictures!! We've used them for years and were so happy to see this variety pack! One option that is included is a close to the wall hook for items that need a flush mount. These are easy to use, they do not make a mess and we can typically hang one item with just one hook. They are sturdy and take a little bit of pressure when you are applying it to the wall, but then they glide right in, you turn/twist the hook and voila! they are in and ready for the item
Kris C · March 18, 2026 · Home & Office Pack ★★★★★
Fantastic 😍
These are the best for hanging pictures on the wall. No hammer needed. Push and twist is all you need to do. If it won't go through the drywall, you have probably hit a stud.
Mrs. · August 6, 2026 · Home & Office Pack ★★★★★
Quick and easy to install with no tools required
Easy to install, no tools needed and holds heavy objects fantastic.
Rocky l Barber · July 18, 2026 · Gorilla Grade
A hook that does one job well
We at Monkey Hook do one thing: hangers for drywall. The hook is one piece of spring steel with a sharp self-boring tip, a long curved shaft and a small hook that stays outside the wall.
The shape does the work. Once the shaft is through the wall board, the weight of the picture presses the shaft against the back of the drywall. That is why a hook this thin can hold a framed print or a mirror, and why the hole it leaves is small.
Most house walls
Thicker board, higher gold-pack rating
Drawn to scale: 64 px to the inch. The shaft lies behind the board and the cradle stays outside.
The Monkey Hook range comes in three styles. The Original suits most frames and mirrors. Gorilla Grade is made of thicker steel for heavier pieces. Flush Mount sits closer to the wall for things that need to hang flat.
How much does each hook hold?
Two finishes run through the Monkey Hook range. The gold packs have a zinc coating with a warm gold look, and the newer galvanized packs are silver. Either way the hook slides back out along its curve, so you can move a picture without buying a new hook, and the hole it leaves is small enough for a dab of filler.
Each pack prints its own rating, and the rating depends on the drywall. Go by the number on your pack.
Original, galvanized silver pack
Original, gold blister, 1/2-inch drywall
Gorilla Grade, per hook
Original, gold blister, 5/8-inch drywall
Monkey Hook questions
What is a Monkey Hook?
A picture hanger made of one piece of spring steel. You push its tip through drywall by hand, twist it, and slide the shaft in until only the small hook shows. No hammer, drill or anchor.
How much weight does a Monkey Hook hold?
It depends on the pack and the wall. The gold Original blister says 35 lb in 1/2-inch drywall and 50 lb in 5/8-inch. The galvanized silver Original pack says 20 lb, and Gorilla Grade says 40 lb. Go by the number on your pack.
Do I need a stud?
No. A Monkey Hook goes into drywall where there is no stud. If the tip will not go through, you have probably hit one, so move the hook or use a nail into the stud.
How do I take a Monkey Hook out?
Lift the picture off, rotate the hook back down to the angle it went in at, and slide it out. It leaves a small hole that a dab of filler hides, and the hook can go back in somewhere else.
Picture Hanging 101
Short guides for the jobs people ask about most.
How to install a Monkey Hook
Four steps from the instruction sheet, with a drawing of what happens behind the wall.
How to remove a Monkey Hook
Reverse the turn and slide it out along its curve. What to do with the hole.
How to Hang a Mirror on Drywall Without a Stud
Weigh it, check the hardware, pick the hook by its rating.
How to Plan a Gallery Wall That Hangs Straight
Lay it out, trace it, tape it up, hang it through the paper.
Where a Monkey Hook will not work
The hook needs a hollow wall. If the tip stops dead after a quarter inch, you have probably hit a stud, and a stud wants a nail or a screw instead. The same goes for brick, concrete, tile and solid wood paneling.
Exterior walls packed with insulation are harder: the shaft has to push past it, and some people find that fiddly. And a hook is only as strong as its rating. If a piece weighs more than the number on your pack, use a stud or an anchor rated for it.