Paste any YouTube video URL to extract ranked keywords from the title, tags, and description — with relevance scores and source breakdown.
Video analyzed
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YouTube's algorithm weighs metadata fields differently. Title words signal primary topic intent, tags reinforce categorization, and description text provides context. Our scorer ranks keywords by where they appear — so you know which terms a video is actually optimized for.
Highest SEO weight. Keywords in the title are what YouTube indexes first for search and suggested videos.
Explicit creator-chosen tags. Strong signal for category and related video matching.
Supporting context from the first 500 characters. Lower weight but adds long-tail coverage.
Paste URLs of videos ranking #1–#5 for your target keyword. Extract their metadata keywords to see what terms winners use.
Focus on keywords scoring 8+ that appear in both title and tags — these are the video's primary SEO targets.
Combine high-value competitor keywords with your unique angle. Use our Tag Finder for tag suggestions and SEO Score Checker to audit.
Re-analyze after publishing to compare your keyword profile against competitors as rankings shift.
Title Keywords
Place your primary keyword near the start of the title. Keep under 60 characters for full mobile display.
Optimal Tags
Mix broad and specific tags. Stay under 500 total characters — YouTube's tag field limit.
Description Words
Front-load keywords in the first 2 lines (above "Show more"). Include natural variations, not stuffing.
YouTube is a search engine. When someone types a query, YouTube matches it against video titles, descriptions, tags, captions, and engagement signals. The videos that rank aren't guessing — they're deliberately optimized with keywords that match search intent.
The fastest way to learn what keywords work in your niche? Analyze videos that already rank. Our YouTube Keyword Finder extracts and scores every meaningful keyword from a video's title, tags, and description — showing you exactly what terms successful creators prioritize.
No browser extension. No account. Paste any public video URL and get ranked keywords in seconds.
The single strongest SEO signal. YouTube reads your title first when matching search queries. Front-load your primary keyword within the first 40 characters for maximum impact.
Keywords: edit, videos, davinci, resolve, beginner, tutorial
Hidden from viewers but visible to YouTube's algorithm. Tags help categorize your video and match it to related content. Use 10–20 specific tags, not 50 generic ones.
First 150 characters appear in search results. Include primary keywords naturally in the opening lines. Add timestamps, links, and related terms throughout for long-tail coverage.
"photoshop", "investing", "yoga"
Massive search volume, broad reach
Extremely competitive, hard for new channels to rank
Use in tags for category context, not as primary title focus
"photo editing tutorial", "beginner investing tips"
Good balance of volume and competition
Still competitive in popular niches
Ideal primary keywords for titles — your main SEO target
"how to edit photos in lightroom mobile free"
Low competition, high intent, easier to rank
Lower individual search volume
Perfect for new channels — target these first to build authority
"how to", "what is", "why does", "can you"
Match voice search and YouTube autocomplete
Require direct answers in content
Use in titles and create dedicated answer videos
Open YouTube in an incognito window. Search the keyword you want to rank for. Note the top 5 videos by position — not just view count.
Paste each URL into our tool. Export the top 15 keywords from each video. Look for terms that appear across multiple competitors.
Keywords scoring 10+ and appearing in 3+ competitor videos are proven ranking terms for your niche. These are your must-include terms.
Look for relevant long-tail keywords that competitors use in descriptions but not titles. Targeting these gives you easier ranking opportunities.
Craft an original title using the top 2–3 shared keywords. Write 15 tags combining head and long-tail terms. Front-load your description with keyword-rich opening lines.
After publishing, run your own video through our SEO Score Checker to compare your optimization against the competitors you analyzed.
Keyword stuffing in titles — "BEST VLOG CAMERA 2025 REVIEW VLOGGING CAMERA BEST" reads as spam to YouTube
Copying competitor tags verbatim — YouTube detects duplicate metadata patterns across unrelated channels
Ignoring long-tail keywords — new channels can't compete for "fitness" but can rank for "15 minute home workout no equipment"
Empty or one-line descriptions — you're wasting 5,000 characters of keyword real estate
Tags that don't match content — misleading tags increase bounce rate, which hurts rankings
Never updating metadata on old videos — refresh titles and descriptions on evergreen content annually
Optimizing for views instead of search — a video titled for clickbait won't rank for search queries
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