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Free YouTube hashtag generator
Hashtags still help a post get sorted into the right topic, but only when they describe the post. A good set mixes a few broad tags for reach, several niche tags where your audience actually browses, and community tags that people follow. The generator builds all three layers for your topic and platform.
Generate YouTube hashtags
Free: 2 runs a day without an account, 10 a month with a free account.
Your result will appear here.
YouTube at a glance
| Caption / post length | Up to 5,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Hashtags | 3 to 5 hashtags (the first 3 show above the title; over 60 are all ignored) |
| Formats | Shorts (up to 3 minutes) and long-form video |
| Image size | 1080 × 1920 (9:16) for Shorts, 1920 × 1080 (16:9) for long-form |
| Good times to start with | Consumer: Thursday to Sunday, 2–4 PM, so it is indexed before evening viewing Business: weekdays 12–3 PM Local business: Thursday to Saturday, 3–6 PM |
| Strongest days | Thursday to Sunday |
Titles are limited to 100 characters, and search reads the title and description first. Platform limits change from time to time, so check the app if a number matters.
YouTube hashtags by niche
Questions
How many hashtags should I use on YouTube?
Use 3 to 5 hashtags (the first 3 show above the title; over 60 are all ignored). Tags work best when they describe the post, not when they are added for reach alone.
What is the YouTube character limit?
Captions or posts on YouTube allow up to 5,000 characters. Titles are limited to 100 characters, and search reads the title and description first.
When is the best time to post on YouTube?
Good starting points: Thursday to Sunday, 2–4 PM, so it is indexed before evening viewing for consumer audiences, weekdays 12–3 PM for business audiences. Strongest days are usually Thursday to Sunday. Test these, then keep what wins in your own analytics.
Is the YouTube hashtag generator free?
Yes. You can run it 2 times a day without an account, or 10 times a month with a free account. For more, credit packs start at $6 for 30 runs, and Pro is $29 a month for 1,500 runs.