Boost your video's discoverability with our free YouTube Hashtag Generator. Find relevant and trending hashtags to add to your video descriptions and titles. 

You've Added Tags. But Are You Using YouTube Hashtags?

As a YouTube creator, you know all about adding "tags" in the backend of your video upload. Those are the secret keywords that help YouTube's algorithm understand and categorize your content.

But what about those clickable, blue #hashtags that appear above your video title and within your description? These are a different, public-facing tool designed to help viewers discover your content. When a user clicks on a hashtag (like #BeginnerPhotography), they are taken to a feed of other videos using that same hashtag. Using the right ones can put your video in front of a whole new audience.

Why YouTube Hashtags Matter

While not as powerful as titles or thumbnails, a smart hashtag strategy can:

• Increase Discoverability: Helps viewers who are browsing specific topics find your videos.

• Categorize Your Content: Clearly signals to both viewers and the algorithm what your video is about.

• Ride a Trend: Allows you to join in on a trending topic or challenge.

• Brand Your Series: Create a unique hashtag for your own video series (e.g., #MyAwesomeCookingShow) so viewers can easily find all the episodes.

How to Find the Best Hashtags for Your Video

Don't just guess. Use a tool to find effective hashtags.

1. Open the Hashtag Generator: Go to the FreeXTool YouTube Hashtag Generator.

2. Enter Your Video's Topic: Type in the main keyword or subject of your video (e.g., "iphone 15 review," "home workout").

3. Generate & Choose: The tool will generate a list of relevant and popular hashtags. Choose a few of the most specific and relevant ones for your video.

Pro-Tip: Less Is More!

YouTube's official best practice is to use only a few (3-5) highly relevant hashtags. Don't stuff your description with 20 or 30 hashtags. This can look spammy to both YouTube and your viewers, and YouTube's policy states that if you use more than 15, they will ignore all of them. Be precise and strategic!

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