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Boost discoverability with trending and niche tags. Video TopicVideo TypeLong-form Video8+ minute videosYouTube ShortsUnder 60 secondsTutorialHow-to contentReviewProduct/service reviewGenerate Hashtags**YouTube Tip:** Use 3-5 hashtags. The first 3 hashtags in your description appear above your video title as clickable links. Your YouTube hashtags will appear here Enter your video topic and type to generate SEO-optimized YouTube hashtags. ## How YouTube hashtags work YouTube hashtags serve a dual purpose: they help YouTube's algorithm understand your content's topic, and they create clickable links that viewers can tap to discover related videos. The **first 3 hashtags** in your description appear prominently above your video title, making them especially valuable for discoverability. For YouTube Shorts, hashtags are even more critical as they power the Shorts discovery feed. ## Title vs. description hashtags You can place hashtags in either your video title or description. **Title hashtags** appear inline with your title and count against the 100-character title limit. **Description hashtags** are more common: the first 3 appear as clickable blue links above your title. For the cleanest look, put all hashtags at the start of your description and keep your title hashtag-free. ### YouTube Hashtag Best Practices (2026) Use 3-5 HashtagsYouTube displays the first 3 description hashtags above your title. Using more than 15 causes YouTube to ignore all of them. Include #ShortsFor YouTube Shorts, always include #Shorts as one of your hashtags to ensure your content appears in the Shorts feed. Use Specific TagsSpecific hashtags like #applewatch9review outperform generic ones like #tech. Be as descriptive as possible. Don't OveruseUsing more than 60 hashtags causes YouTube to ignore ALL your hashtags and may flag your content as spam. No Misleading TagsUsing irrelevant hashtags violates YouTube's policies and can result in video removal or channel strikes. Combine with SEOHashtags complement but don't replace YouTube SEO. Use them alongside optimized titles, descriptions, and thumbnails. ## How to Use the YouTube Hashtag Generator 1 ### Enter your video topic Type your content topic (e.g. gaming, cooking, tech review) to find YouTube-optimized hashtags. 2 ### Select video type Choose Long-form Video, YouTube Shorts, Tutorial, or Review for format-specific suggestions. 3 ### Copy and optimize Review hashtags split by title vs. description placement, then copy all with one click. ## YouTube Hashtag Generator FAQ How many hashtags should I use on YouTube?▾Use 3-5 hashtags per video. The first 3 in your description appear above your video title as clickable links.Do hashtags help YouTube Shorts get more views?▾Yes. Hashtags help YouTube categorize your Shorts for the Shorts discovery feed. Always include #Shorts plus 2-4 topic-specific tags.Should I put hashtags in the YouTube title or description?▾Description is more common and keeps your title clean. The first 3 description hashtags appear above your title automatically.Can too many hashtags hurt my YouTube video?▾Yes. YouTube ignores all hashtags if you use more than 60, and excessive tags may flag your content as spam.Do YouTube hashtags affect SEO?▾Hashtags complement YouTube SEO by helping categorize content, but they work best alongside optimized titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails.What happens when viewers click a YouTube hashtag?▾Clicking a hashtag shows a results page with other videos using that tag. 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