Free YouTube Hashtag Generator – Boost Video Visibility
Generate trending YouTube hashtags for any video category. 10 niches, 200+ hashtags, custom topic support. Increase discoverability and reach more viewers. 100% free, browser-based.
What Are YouTube Hashtags?
YouTube hashtags are clickable keywords added to video titles and descriptions. They help viewers discover content and allow creators to categorize their videos for better searchability.
How YouTube Hashtags Work
When you add hashtags to your video:
- First 3 hashtags appear above your video title
- Clicking a hashtag shows all videos using that tag
- Hashtags help YouTube understand your content
- They appear in search results when users search the hashtag
How to Use This Tool
Step 1: Select Category
Choose from 10 popular YouTube niches:
- Gaming
- Music
- Tech
- Fitness
- Food
- Travel
- Beauty
- Education
- Vlogs
- Business
Step 2: Add Custom Topic (Optional)
Enter specific keywords related to your video for personalized hashtags.
Step 3: Generate & Customize
Click generate, then remove any irrelevant tags by clicking them.
Step 4: Copy to YouTube
Copy all hashtags and paste into your video description.
YouTube Hashtag Best Practices
How Many Hashtags?
| Count | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 3-5 | Optimal — focused and effective |
| 5-10 | Acceptable for broader reach |
| 10+ | May appear spammy, less effective |
| 15+ | YouTube may ignore all hashtags |
Hashtag Placement
In Description (Recommended):
Check out my new gaming setup! #gaming #gamingsetup #pcgaming
[rest of description]
In Title (Less Common):
My NEW Gaming Setup Tour 2024 #gamingsetup
Do's and Don'ts
DO:
- ✅ Use relevant, specific hashtags
- ✅ Mix popular and niche tags
- ✅ Keep first 3 hashtags most important
- ✅ Update hashtags based on trends
DON'T:
- ❌ Use misleading hashtags
- ❌ Add spaces within hashtags
- ❌ Use banned or inappropriate tags
- ❌ Overload with 60+ hashtags
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hashtags really help YouTube videos?
Yes. Hashtags improve discoverability, especially for smaller channels. They're one factor among many (title, thumbnail, engagement) that affect video performance.
What's the difference between hashtags and tags?
Hashtags: Visible, clickable, appear above title (max 3 shown) Tags: Hidden metadata in video settings
Can I use the same hashtags on every video?
You can, but it's better to customize based on each video's specific content for best results.
Are there banned hashtags on YouTube?
Yes. Hashtags violating community guidelines (harassment, explicit content, etc.) are banned. Using them may result in video removal.