Video Keyword
Extractor

YouTube hides video tags from public view in most cases. However, tags are still stored in the page source code and can be extracted with tools like this one. We analyze the video metadata to reveal tags the creator has added. Note that some creators don't use tags at all, focusing only on title and description optimization.

Our density analysis calculates how often specific terms appear relative to total content in each section (title, description, tags). The accuracy depends on the video's metadata quality. We normalize variations (singular/plural, etc.) but some context may be lost. Use density as a directional guide rather than an exact metric - focus on natural keyword usage over hitting specific percentages.

We classify keywords based on multiple factors: Primary keywords appear in the title, are mentioned early in the description, and have high frequency. Secondary keywords appear mainly in description/tags, support the main topic, and have lower frequency. Tertiary keywords appear only once or twice and are usually related terms or variations.

No - use them as inspiration, not templates. Copying exact keywords puts you in direct competition with established videos. Instead: 1) Find keyword variations they haven't targeted. 2) Identify gaps in their coverage. 3) Create more comprehensive content on the same topics. 4) Use their keywords to understand audience intent, then serve it better.

YouTube's algorithm considers many factors beyond keywords: 1) Watch time and retention (most important). 2) CTR from thumbnails/titles. 3) Engagement signals (likes, comments). 4) Channel authority. 5) Viewer behavior patterns. Keywords help YouTube understand your content, but quality metrics determine ranking. A great video with moderate SEO beats a poor video with perfect SEO.

Target 1-2 primary keywords and 5-10 secondary keywords per video. Your primary keyword should be the main search term you want to rank for. Secondary keywords are related terms, variations, and long-tail phrases. Don't try to target dozens of unrelated keywords - YouTube values topical relevance and focused content.

Tags have diminished importance compared to earlier years. YouTube now primarily uses title, description, and actual video content (via auto-transcription) to understand topics. Tags help with: spelling variations, common misspellings, and establishing topic context. They're supporting elements, not primary ranking factors. Focus more effort on title and description optimization.

Keyword stuffing is unnaturally repeating keywords to try to manipulate rankings. Examples: "best camera best camera review best camera 2025 best camera for youtube best camera." YouTube's algorithm detects this and may penalize your video. To avoid: Write naturally for humans, use synonyms and variations, keep keyword density under 3-4%, and focus on providing value rather than gaming the system.

Absolutely! Analyzing your own videos helps you: see if your keyword strategy is effective, identify over or under-optimization, compare against competitors, and find improvement opportunities. Extract keywords from your top-performing videos to understand what's working, then apply those patterns to underperforming content.

Review keywords when: 1) A video is underperforming expectations. 2) Search trends change in your niche. 3) You're doing periodic channel audits (quarterly). 4) You discover new keyword opportunities. Don't constantly change keywords - give YouTube time (2-4 weeks) to re-index and measure impact before making more changes.

Aim for 200-500 words in your description. The first 2-3 sentences are most important for SEO - include your primary keyword here. The rest can include secondary keywords, timestamps, links, and calls to action. Longer descriptions give YouTube more context but don't stuff keywords. Quality and relevance matter more than length.

Generally yes, but not at the expense of being compelling. Front-loading keywords helps because: 1) YouTube may weight early title words more. 2) Titles get truncated on mobile - important words should appear first. 3) Searchers scan quickly - matching their query at the start catches attention. Balance SEO with clickability - a perfectly optimized title nobody clicks is worthless.

Yes, but Shorts have different SEO dynamics. Shorts often have minimal descriptions and rely more on: hashtags (which function like keywords), the title/caption, and content discovery through the Shorts shelf rather than search. Extract keywords from successful Shorts to understand hashtag strategies and caption optimization for short-form content.