YouTube Video Tags Extractor
Extract YouTube video tags from any public YouTube video URL
5 steps for choosing the best YouTube tags
- 1. Use a YouTube tag extractor tool to get a rough list of keyword ideas from popular videos.
- 2. Go through the list and remove irrelevant tags.
- 3. Use a YouTube Tags Generator to generate more keywords from your video title.
- 4. Add your target keyword as the first tag.
- 5. Add your brand keywords, including common variations and alternative spellings.
Why use YouTube Video Tags Extractor?
YouTube tags help improve video visibility by telling YouTube what your content is about.
The best way to choose tags is by checking what keywords top videos in your niche are using. But since YouTube hides tags, you’ll need a tool to see them.
Instead of paying for tools like vidIQ or TubeBuddy, try our free YouTube Tag Extractor and Analyzer to extract tags from any public video.
Copy the tags or tweak them to match your keywords.
How do you choose the best YouTube tags for your video
Here are 3 simple suggestions to help you choose the best tags for any YouTube video:
1. Start with your brand or channel keyword. If people tend to misspell your brand name, make sure you add all versions.
2. Add common and relevant tags from a couple of popular videos that directly compete with your video. Don’t add somebody else’s brand keywords; that’s just not cool.
3. Use our free YouTube tags generator for more keyword ideas.
We hope this helps!
Related: Are tags still important for YouTube video SEO?
Learn how to optimize YouTube video tags and get better ranking for your videos in our ultimate YouTube tags guide.
Want us to add more features to our free YouTube tags extractor tool? Just post your ideas in the comments below.
Related: Try our new YouTube hashtag extractor and hashtags generator tools.
how to use tag relevancy scores for best results
The Tag Relevance Score (0–100) indicates how well a tag aligns with the content of a specific video using your own metadata.
It evaluates clear, explainable signals, including lexical match with the title and description, phrase specificity (avoiding one-word generics and overly long strings), and contribution to overall coverage (favoring tags that capture distinct intents like “study”, “tutorial” without duplicating others).
The system also applies a modest uplift to safe variants and common misspellings of strong head terms to reflect real user behavior.
Higher scores generally denote a tighter fit and better descriptive value for that video.
Use the score as decision support, not a guarantee of discovery. It is not search volume and does not predict rankings.
Apply editorial judgment. Remove high-scoring tags that feel off-topic or redundant, and keep slightly lower-scoring tags when they precisely capture your angle or audience language.
Results improve with richer, cleaner metadata—clear titles, informative descriptions, and, where available, well-structured chapters and relevant hashtags.
Combine the score with common sense to select a concise, accurate set of tags that truly represent the video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not getting any tag results for a video?
- The video simply has no tags. Tags are optional and some creators do not add tags when uploading videos.
- The video is private or unlisted.
- The video URL is incorrect or incomplete.
- The video is a YouTube Short without tags.
- If you believe you found a bug please let us know. Make sure to include the video link.
What is the YouTube Tags Inspector tool?
The YouTube Tags Inspector / Extractor is a free tool that allows you to extract the tags used by any public YouTube video. By entering the video’s URL, you can view the tags associated with that video, which is useful for analyzing SEO strategies of popular content.
How can I use the extracted tags effectively?
- Analyze popular tags used by top-performing videos in your niche.
- Use similar relevant tags in your own videos to improve visibility.
- Avoid using misleading or irrelevant tags, as they can hurt performance.
- Use the tag relevance score to estimate how closely the tag relates to the video’s other metadata.
Can I use this tool for any YouTube video?
Yes, as long as the video is public. Tags from private or unlisted videos cannot be extracted.
Is there a limit to how many tags I can extract?
The tool shows all tags available for the video, up to YouTube’s 500-character tag limit. The number of tags depends on how the uploader used their tag space.
Do I need to log in to use the Tags Inspector?
No login is required for free users. However, logging into your TunePocket account removes captchas and ads and gives you the ability to analyze unlimited videos.
Are there other tools to help with YouTube SEO?
NEW: Inspect and save all available metadata from any public video using the YouTube Data Viewer tool.
- YouTube Tags Generator
- YouTube Hashtags Generator
- YouTube Video Title Generator
- YouTube Video Description Copy Tool
- YouTube Hashtags Extractor
Can I suggest new features for this tool?
Absolutely! You can leave feature suggestions or report bugs in the comment section below. Feedback is welcome and regularly reviewed.
Is there a way to extract hashtags from YouTube videos?
Yes, use the YouTube Hashtags Extractor to pull hashtags from a video’s title and description.