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Top YouTube Hashtags for Long-Form Videos
YouTube reads the first three hashtags in a description and shows them above the title — the rest are ignored. So this page is not about volume, it is about which three are worth that slot on a ten-minute video, where search does most of the discovery work.
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- Reviewed 7 September 2026
How many to use: 3 in the description, plus tags in Studio on one YouTube video. Every hashtag below is one people actually use in volume, so pick the ones that genuinely describe the post rather than the ones at the top — relevance is what decides whether a large hashtag works for you.
Tutorials & how-to30 hashtags
The tag should name the software or the skill, never the format. #tutorial tells the viewer nothing they cannot see from the thumbnail.
- Open #tutorial on the platform
- Open #howto on the platform
- Open #diy on the platform
- Open #tutorials on the platform
- Open #stepbystep on the platform
- Open #guide on the platform
- Open #learn on the platform
- Open #beginners on the platform
- Open #tips on the platform
- Open #explained on the platform
- Open #walkthrough on the platform
- Open #tipsandtricks on the platform
- Open #education on the platform
- Open #training on the platform
- Open #lesson on the platform
- Open #course on the platform
- Open #photoshop on the platform
- Open #excel on the platform
- Open #blender on the platform
- Open #python on the platform
- Open #aftereffects on the platform
- Open #coding on the platform
- Open #illustrator on the platform
- Open #davinciresolve on the platform
- Open #figma on the platform
- Open #notion on the platform
- Open #canva on the platform
- Open #premierepro on the platform
- Open #beginnertutorial on the platform
- Open #crashcourse on the platform
Tech reviews30 hashtags
Name the product category and the year. Review tags are one of the few places on YouTube where a hashtag genuinely aids discovery, because people browse them.
- Open #techreview on the platform
- Open #review on the platform
- Open #unboxing on the platform
- Open #tech on the platform
- Open #gadgets on the platform
- Open #technology on the platform
- Open #smartphone on the platform
- Open #apple on the platform
- Open #android on the platform
- Open #iphone on the platform
- Open #laptop on the platform
- Open #benchmark on the platform
- Open #comparison on the platform
- Open #firstlook on the platform
- Open #handson on the platform
- Open #camera on the platform
- Open #headphones on the platform
- Open #pcbuild on the platform
- Open #gaminglaptop on the platform
- Open #macbook on the platform
- Open #samsung on the platform
- Open #budgetphone on the platform
- Open #specs on the platform
- Open #teardown on the platform
- Open #setup on the platform
- Open #monitor on the platform
- Open #keyboard on the platform
- Open #drone on the platform
- Open #hardware on the platform
- Open #smartwatch on the platform
Gaming30 hashtags
Use the game’s own tag. The generic gaming tags on long-form YouTube are almost entirely dead traffic.
- Open #gaming on the platform
- Open #gameplay on the platform
- Open #gamer on the platform
- Open #letsplay on the platform
- Open #walkthrough on the platform
- Open #gamingvideos on the platform
- Open #videogames on the platform
- Open #minecraft on the platform
- Open #fortnite on the platform
- Open #callofduty on the platform
- Open #gta on the platform
- Open #valorant on the platform
- Open #roblox on the platform
- Open #eldenring on the platform
- Open #zelda on the platform
- Open #pokemon on the platform
- Open #speedrun on the platform
- Open #indiegame on the platform
- Open #retrogaming on the platform
- Open #pcgaming on the platform
- Open #ps5 on the platform
- Open #xbox on the platform
- Open #nintendo on the platform
- Open #esports on the platform
- Open #gamingcommunity on the platform
- Open #fps on the platform
- Open #rpg on the platform
- Open #gamereview on the platform
- Open #gamingsetup on the platform
- Open #multiplayer on the platform
Fitness & health30 hashtags
Long-form fitness is programme content, so tag the programme and the constraint rather than the mood.
- Open #fitness on the platform
- Open #workout on the platform
- Open #health on the platform
- Open #gym on the platform
- Open #training on the platform
- Open #fitnessmotivation on the platform
- Open #homeworkout on the platform
- Open #weightloss on the platform
- Open #nutrition on the platform
- Open #bodybuilding on the platform
- Open #strengthtraining on the platform
- Open #cardio on the platform
- Open #yoga on the platform
- Open #hiit on the platform
- Open #mobility on the platform
- Open #physiotherapy on the platform
- Open #calisthenics on the platform
- Open #running on the platform
- Open #marathontraining on the platform
- Open #mealplan on the platform
- Open #wellness on the platform
- Open #recovery on the platform
- Open #posture on the platform
- Open #corestrength on the platform
- Open #beginnerworkout on the platform
- Open #fatloss on the platform
- Open #musclegain on the platform
- Open #healthylifestyle on the platform
- Open #workoutroutine on the platform
- Open #stretching on the platform
Finance & business30 hashtags
The highest-CPM corner of YouTube and correspondingly the most saturated. The specific instrument or method tag is the only one worth the slot.
- Open #finance on the platform
- Open #investing on the platform
- Open #business on the platform
- Open #money on the platform
- Open #personalfinance on the platform
- Open #stockmarket on the platform
- Open #entrepreneurship on the platform
- Open #passiveincome on the platform
- Open #financialfreedom on the platform
- Open #wealth on the platform
- Open #trading on the platform
- Open #crypto on the platform
- Open #realestate on the platform
- Open #dividendinvesting on the platform
- Open #budgeting on the platform
- Open #sidehustle on the platform
- Open #retirement on the platform
- Open #indexfunds on the platform
- Open #taxes on the platform
- Open #startup on the platform
- Open #marketing on the platform
- Open #ecommerce on the platform
- Open #economics on the platform
- Open #savingmoney on the platform
- Open #portfolio on the platform
- Open #etfs on the platform
- Open #fire on the platform
- Open #businesstips on the platform
- Open #moneytips on the platform
- Open #financialliteracy on the platform
Cooking & food30 hashtags
Tag the dish or the technique. A recipe video is found by search, and the hashtag’s job is to put it in the right neighbourhood afterwards.
- Open #cooking on the platform
- Open #recipe on the platform
- Open #food on the platform
- Open #recipes on the platform
- Open #homecooking on the platform
- Open #chef on the platform
- Open #baking on the platform
- Open #kitchen on the platform
- Open #easyrecipes on the platform
- Open #foodie on the platform
- Open #mealprep on the platform
- Open #dinner on the platform
- Open #dessert on the platform
- Open #cookingtips on the platform
- Open #pasta on the platform
- Open #bread on the platform
- Open #sourdough on the platform
- Open #grilling on the platform
- Open #vegan on the platform
- Open #healthyrecipes on the platform
- Open #breakfast on the platform
- Open #sauce on the platform
- Open #knifeskills on the platform
- Open #streetfood on the platform
- Open #comfortfood on the platform
- Open #slowcooker on the platform
- Open #airfryer on the platform
- Open #cuisine on the platform
- Open #cookingchannel on the platform
- Open #dessertrecipes on the platform
Travel & vlogs30 hashtags
Place first, format second. #travelvlog is a genre; the country is a destination somebody is planning a trip to.
- Open #travel on the platform
- Open #vlog on the platform
- Open #travelvlog on the platform
- Open #adventure on the platform
- Open #wanderlust on the platform
- Open #roadtrip on the platform
- Open #backpacking on the platform
- Open #explore on the platform
- Open #vacation on the platform
- Open #traveltips on the platform
- Open #solotravel on the platform
- Open #japan on the platform
- Open #europe on the platform
- Open #thailand on the platform
- Open #iceland on the platform
- Open #camping on the platform
- Open #hiking on the platform
- Open #vanlife on the platform
- Open #budgettravel on the platform
- Open #citybreak on the platform
- Open #documentary on the platform
- Open #culture on the platform
- Open #dayinmylife on the platform
- Open #traveldiary on the platform
- Open #tourism on the platform
- Open #expat on the platform
- Open #digitalnomad on the platform
- Open #itinerary on the platform
- Open #travelguide on the platform
- Open #landscape on the platform
Music & production30 hashtags
Producer tags are healthy on YouTube in a way they are not elsewhere, because the audience is other producers looking for method.
- Open #music on the platform
- Open #musicproduction on the platform
- Open #producer on the platform
- Open #beats on the platform
- Open #songwriting on the platform
- Open #musician on the platform
- Open #studio on the platform
- Open #mixing on the platform
- Open #mastering on the platform
- Open #ableton on the platform
- Open #flstudio on the platform
- Open #logicpro on the platform
- Open #cover on the platform
- Open #guitar on the platform
- Open #piano on the platform
- Open #singing on the platform
- Open #hiphop on the platform
- Open #edm on the platform
- Open #synth on the platform
- Open #sounddesign on the platform
- Open #homestudio on the platform
- Open #recording on the platform
- Open #musictheory on the platform
- Open #drums on the platform
- Open #bass on the platform
- Open #vocals on the platform
- Open #remix on the platform
- Open #beatmaking on the platform
- Open #musicvideo on the platform
- Open #songcover on the platform
Education & study30 hashtags
Name the exam or the subject. This is the corner of YouTube where the hashtag most often matches an actual search query.
- Open #education on the platform
- Open #study on the platform
- Open #learning on the platform
- Open #science on the platform
- Open #math on the platform
- Open #history on the platform
- Open #physics on the platform
- Open #chemistry on the platform
- Open #biology on the platform
- Open #exam on the platform
- Open #revision on the platform
- Open #tutorial on the platform
- Open #lecture on the platform
- Open #university on the platform
- Open #school on the platform
- Open #studytips on the platform
- Open #english on the platform
- Open #language on the platform
- Open #programming on the platform
- Open #statistics on the platform
- Open #economics on the platform
- Open #philosophy on the platform
- Open #psychology on the platform
- Open #geography on the platform
- Open #engineering on the platform
- Open #medicine on the platform
- Open #research on the platform
- Open #knowledge on the platform
- Open #onlinelearning on the platform
- Open #examprep on the platform
Film & editing30 hashtags
Tag the tool. Editing audiences follow software, and the software tag is a genuine browse surface on YouTube.
- Open #filmmaking on the platform
- Open #videoediting on the platform
- Open #editing on the platform
- Open #cinematography on the platform
- Open #film on the platform
- Open #premierepro on the platform
- Open #davinciresolve on the platform
- Open #aftereffects on the platform
- Open #colorgrading on the platform
- Open #shortfilm on the platform
- Open #filmmaker on the platform
- Open #camera on the platform
- Open #lighting on the platform
- Open #videography on the platform
- Open #motiongraphics on the platform
- Open #vfx on the platform
- Open #sounddesign on the platform
- Open #storytelling on the platform
- Open #screenwriting on the platform
- Open #bts on the platform
- Open #finalcutpro on the platform
- Open #cinema4d on the platform
- Open #transitions on the platform
- Open #lut on the platform
- Open #documentary on the platform
- Open #gimbal on the platform
- Open #lens on the platform
- Open #videoproduction on the platform
- Open #editingtutorial on the platform
- Open #filmschool on the platform
Tools for these hashtags
- YouTube Hashtag GeneratorTwenty-five tags built from what YouTube’s own search box completes.
- YouTube Tag ExtractorSee the tags on any public video, read from the page itself.
- YouTube Search SuggestionsReal searches, straight from YouTube’s own search box — no volumes invented.
- Description Template BuilderA description skeleton you fill in once and reuse, built to each network’s limits.
- YouTube Metadata ViewerEvery field a YouTube video declares about itself, in one table.
- Clickbait Title CheckerScores a title on the patterns that get it demoted, not the ones that get it clicked.
Read next
- How Many Hashtags to Use on YouTube (and Where)YouTube shows three hashtags above your title, ignores every hashtag past 60, and may remove over-tagged videos from search. Here is the working number.
- YouTube SEO: How Videos Actually Get FoundYouTube SEO is not keyword stuffing. It is matching a real query, earning the click, and holding the view. Here is what each field does, in order of weight.
- How Many Hashtags Should You Use on Each Platform?The cap and the useful number are different things, and the gap is large. Instagram allows thirty and recommends three to five. Here is every platform's cap and its sensible count.
- Free YouTube Keyword Research Using AutocompleteYouTube's own autocomplete is real demand data, free to read and impossible to fake. Here is how to turn one seed word into a video plan.
- How to Use Hashtags on Each Network (Not the Same)Hashtag rules do not transfer between platforms. Here is how many to use, where to put them, and what they actually do on each network.
- YouTube Video Not Showing in Search: 5 SettingsBefore blaming the algorithm, eliminate the five settings that remove a video from search outright. Each has a check that takes under a minute.
Check these numbers yourself
Every figure on this page was read off one of these surfaces by a person. They are all free, and most of them do not need an account — so if a number here looks wrong to you, the fastest way to find out is to go and look.
- YouTube Studio — Research tabShows what your own audience searched for and flags queries with high interest and few results. The single best keyword source on this list, and it needs a channel to see.
- Google Trends — YouTube SearchSwitch the property to YouTube Search. Gives relative interest over time and rising queries by country — the fastest way to catch a term on the way up rather than on the way down.
- YouTube search autocompleteType a seed and read the suggestions: these are real queries ordered by frequency. Our own Search Suggest tool automates exactly this — see /tools.
- YouTube hashtag landing pagesConfirms a tag resolves to a real landing page with recent uploads. A tag with nothing from the last month is a dead tag regardless of its history.