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YouTube Tag Finder

Paste a YouTube video URL to discover the tags used by that video

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, and YouTube Shorts URLs

YouTube Tag Finder: Competitive Research Made Easy

Our YouTube tag finder (also known as a tag extractor) lets you discover the exact tags that any YouTube video is using. Simply paste a video URL and instantly see the keywords that creators in your niche are targeting.

Since YouTube removed public tag visibility in 2018, tags are no longer visible on video pages or in page source code. Our tool uses the official YouTube Data API to retrieve this hidden metadata, giving you insights that aren't available through normal browsing.

Why Analyze Competitor Tags?

  • Discover keyword opportunities — Find relevant search terms and phrases you might have missed in your own tag strategy.
  • Understand niche terminology — See how successful creators describe content in your space and the specific language they use.
  • Identify content gaps — Spot topics and sub-niches that competitors are targeting that you could explore.
  • Improve your video SEO — Use competitor insights to optimize your own tags and improve discoverability.

How to Use This Tool Effectively

Start by finding top-performing videos in your niche—look for videos with high view counts relative to the channel size. Extract their tags to see what keywords they're targeting. Use these insights as inspiration, but only apply tags that genuinely describe your content. Copying irrelevant tags can hurt your channel's performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find tags on a YouTube video?

YouTube doesn't publicly display video tags in the interface. However, you can use our Tag Finder tool to extract tags from any YouTube video by simply pasting the video URL. We use the YouTube Data API to retrieve the tags that creators have added to their videos.

Does YouTube show tags publicly?

No, YouTube removed public tag visibility in 2018. Tags are no longer visible on the video page or in the page source. To see a video's tags, you need to use external tools like our Tag Finder that access the YouTube Data API.

Can I use competitor tags on my videos?

Yes, you can use similar tags to your competitors, but only if they're genuinely relevant to your content. Never copy tags that don't accurately describe your video—YouTube may penalize misleading tags. Use competitor tags as inspiration to identify keywords you might have missed.

Why do tags matter on YouTube?

YouTube tags help the algorithm understand your video's content and can improve discoverability, especially for misspelled searches. However, tags have a minor impact compared to title, description, and watch time. Focus on those first, then use tags to reinforce your main keywords.