YouTube Hashtag Generator
Generate the right YouTube hashtags for your videos to improve discoverability. Get relevant, trending-style hashtags based on your content topic.
How to Use the YouTube Hashtag Generator
Hashtags are a great way to connect your video with broader topics. Follow these simple steps to generate the best hashtags:
- Enter Your Topic: Type the main subject of your video into the topic field (e.g., "Home Workout").
- Add Keywords: If you have specific terms you want included (e.g., "no equipment, cardio"), add them comma-separated.
- Select Niche: Choose your niche from the dropdown, especially if you are creating YouTube Shorts, so the tool can adapt the output.
- Generate & Use: Click generate. Pick your favorite 3 to 5 hashtags from the output and copy them into your video's description box.
Features of Our Hashtag Generator
- CamelCase Formatting: Converts your multi-word topics into easy-to-read #CamelCase formatting which is highly recommended for accessibility.
- Contextual Suggestions: Automatically appends general platform hashtags like #YouTubeCreator or #Shorts based on your selected niche.
- No Spaces: Ensures all generated text is perfectly formatted as a proper, clickable hashtag without broken spaces.
- Easy Selection: Provides up to 20 options so you can curate the perfect selection of 3-5 hashtags for your description.
- One-Click Copy: Grab the entire block of hashtags in one click to paste right into YouTube Studio.
Examples of Generated Hashtags
Output: #VeganRecipe #Vegan #Recipe #Cooking #YouTubeCooking #VeganFood #PlantBased
Output: #FunnyCatMoments #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #FunnyCats #Cats #CatMoments #ViralShorts
Best Practices for YouTube Hashtags
- Use 3 to 5 Hashtags: While YouTube allows up to 15, they will only display the first three above your video title. Stick to a handful of highly relevant ones.
- Don't Spam: If you use more than 15 hashtags, YouTube will ignore all of them and may penalize your video for spam.
- Place at the Bottom: Add your hashtags at the very bottom of your video description. YouTube will automatically pull them up above the title.
- Keep them Relevant: Only use hashtags that directly relate to the video content. Using #trending on a video about gardening won't help you and violates spam policies.
- Leverage Location: If your video is location-specific (like a travel vlog), use location hashtags (e.g., #Paris, #Tokyo) as they are heavily searched.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tags and hashtags?
Tags are hidden metadata entered in a specific box in YouTube Studio, primarily for correcting misspellings. Hashtags use the # symbol, are visible in your description, and act as clickable links to find related content.
Where do hashtags appear on a video?
If you put hashtags in your description, YouTube will take the first three and display them as clickable blue links right above your video title.
Are hashtags required for YouTube Shorts?
While not strictly required, using #Shorts in the title or description of your short-form video is highly recommended by YouTube to help the algorithm correctly categorize it.
Can I use spaces in my hashtags?
No. Hashtags must be a single continuous string of text. If you want to use multiple words, capitalize the first letter of each word (e.g., #MakeMoneyOnline) to make it readable.
Do hashtags guarantee more views?
No tool or hashtag guarantees views. Hashtags help index your video correctly, making it easier for interested viewers to discover, but the thumbnail, title, and video quality are what actually drive clicks and retention.