YouTube Tag Generator

Turn your video topic into dozens of relevant, search-friendly tags in one click — then copy them straight into YouTube. Free, no sign-up.

How to use YouTube tags well

Tags help YouTube understand and categorise your video. They won't outrank a great title or thumbnail, but used well they help you show up in suggested and related feeds. Generate a set above, then refine:

Most important first — your primary keyword and exact title should be among the first few tags.
Mix broad and specific — combine narrow tags (“beginner sourdough recipe”) with broader ones (“baking”).
Cover variations — include how people actually search — “how to”, “tutorial”, “for beginners”.
Don't stuff or mislead — irrelevant tags can hurt you. Stay on-topic and under the 500-character limit.

Get more from every video

Tags are one piece of the puzzle — early views and engagement tell the algorithm your video is worth promoting. Explore YouTube views, subscribers and likes from real accounts, or read our guide to the best YouTube SEO tools. You can also grab a channel name with our YouTube name generator, or see the latest YouTube statistics.

Embed this tool on your site

Free to use — just keep the attribution link. Paste this where you want the tool to appear:

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Frequently asked questions

How does the YouTube tag generator work?

Type your video topic or title and the tool builds a set of relevant tags — your exact phrase, individual keywords, and popular variations like “how to”, “tutorial” and “for beginners”. Copy them all with one tap.

Is it free?

Yes, it's completely free and unlimited with no sign-up.

How many tags should a YouTube video have?

YouTube allows up to 500 characters of tags total — usually around 15–30 tags. Lead with your most important, most specific tags first; the tool keeps you inside the 500-character limit.

Do tags still matter on YouTube?

They're a minor ranking signal, but they help YouTube understand your video, catch common misspellings, and surface it in related/suggested feeds. They're worth adding alongside a strong title, description and thumbnail.