YouTube Hashtag Generator
Get relevant hashtags for your videos and Shorts. Add them to your title or description to boost discoverability.
How YouTube hashtags work
Hashtags turn into clickable links that group your video with others on the same topic. The first three hashtags in your description appear above your video title, so make those count.
- Use 3–5 specific hashtags — quality over quantity.
- YouTube ignores videos with more than 15 hashtags, so don't overdo it.
- Mix one broad tag with two or three niche-specific ones.
- For Shorts, always include #shorts.
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Get TubeBuddyFrequently asked questions
How many hashtags should I use on YouTube?
Three to five focused hashtags is ideal. YouTube disables hashtag linking entirely if a video uses more than 15.
Where do I put hashtags?
Add them in your video description (the first three show above the title) or directly at the end of your title.