YouTube Hashtag Generator – Free Hashtags for Videos and Shorts
Enter your video topic and channel type to get relevant YouTube hashtags. See which three will show above your title, and copy them straight into your description.
Tap to add or remove. The first three selected show above your title.
YouTube Hashtag Rules You Should Know
Hashtags on YouTube are clickable words that start with #. They link your video to other videos on the same topic. YouTube has a few rules about how they work.
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| First three show above the title | If your title has no hashtags, YouTube shows the first three from your description above the title. Put your best three first. |
| More than 60 means none count | If a video has more than 60 hashtags, YouTube ignores all of them. |
| No spaces | Write #digitalmarketing, not #digital marketing. The tool removes spaces for you. |
| Must be relevant | Misleading or unrelated hashtags break YouTube's rules and can get the video removed from search. |
| Shorts | #shorts is optional, but it helps label the video as a Short. |
Hashtags vs Tags on YouTube
Hashtags
Visible and clickable, in the title or description. They connect your video to a topic page.
Tags
Hidden keywords in YouTube Studio that help with misspellings. Create them with our YouTube tag generator.
Use both, briefly
Three good hashtags and a short list of tags is plenty. Spend the rest of your time on the title and thumbnail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hashtags should I use on YouTube?
Three to five relevant hashtags is a good habit. YouTube shows the first three above your title, and if a video has more than 60 hashtags, YouTube ignores all of them.
Where should I put hashtags on YouTube?
Put them at the end of the video description. You can also add one or two in the title, but then YouTube shows those instead of the ones from the description.
Should I use #shorts on YouTube Shorts?
It is optional. YouTube can recognise Shorts on its own, but #shorts is a simple way to label the video, and many creators still use it.
Do YouTube hashtags increase views?
They can bring a few extra viewers from hashtag pages and related searches, but the title, thumbnail and how long people watch matter much more.
What is the difference between YouTube tags and hashtags?
Hashtags are visible and clickable in the title or description. Tags are hidden keywords added in YouTube Studio. Both help a little, and neither replaces a good title.
Is this YouTube hashtag generator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and works in your browser.
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