Research live YouTube autocomplete across 50+ countries so titles, tags, and Shorts match what viewers type right now - including mid-phrase wildcards pioneered for autocomplete research.
YouTube keyword research · Free to start
YouTube Keyword Tool
Find phrases viewers type into YouTube search. Use them in titles and tags; support related ideas in descriptions and Shorts.
Free keyword tool includes 2 searches per day per keyword source.
Popularity Score and Hot Keywords are relative to your results, not monthly search volume.
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YouTube keyword research tool
Answer: This free tool shows phrases viewers type into YouTube search. Enter a seed, pick a country, then pull live autocomplete ideas. Use Popularity Score and Hot Keywords to spot stronger phrases, then export for titles, tags, descriptions, and Shorts.
Creators use it for everyday video research, not recycled Google dumps. Suggestions come from live YouTube autocomplete. Trusted by 300,000+ registered users.
Why YouTube keyword research matters
Viewers find videos through the words they type into YouTube search. When your title and metadata match that language, YouTube can show your video in more relevant results.
Titles & thumbnails
Front-load clear, searchable phrasing viewers already use.
Tags & descriptions
Cover related topics without stuffing every variation.
Shorts & Hot Keywords
Harvest shorter phrases and spot rising terms in your list.
How to find YouTube keywords
Three steps from seed to export.
Sort high-score and Hot phrases first. Free tier: 2 searches per day for this keyword source.
How to choose the best phrases
- Relevance first - the phrase must match what the video is about.
- Viewer language - prefer real YouTube search terms over internal titles.
- Specific beats vague - multi-word niche phrases often rank cleaner than one broad word.
- Compare inside your list - use Popularity Score and Hot Keywords to rank options you already found.
Built for video SEO, not recycled Google lists. YouTube suggestions often differ from Google, so research here when optimizing for YouTube search and browse.
How to use keywords on your videos
Put the right phrases in the right places.
Guides: How to do YouTube keyword research · How to add keywords to YouTube videos · YouTube tags vs keywords · YouTube SEO guide
Search volume (what we show)
Absolute YouTube search-volume figures are not available from autocomplete here. We do not invent monthly counts.
- Popularity Score (0-100) - compare phrases inside your current result set.
- Hot Keywords - flag rising terms in that same list.
- Wildcard (*) - mid-phrase discovery (for example
best * workout). - Free tier: 2 searches per day for this keyword source - upgrade when you need higher limits or saved lists.
Why does KTD use Popularity Score instead of search volume?
Historical volume numbers are often stale estimates, not a live read of what viewers are typing today. KTD uses Popularity Score and Hot Keywords from YouTube autocomplete so you prioritize current suggest demand.
More detail: Why KTD uses Popularity Score instead of search volume. Pair with the Question Keyword Tool when scripting FAQ-style videos for AEO.
Best practices
- Write for viewers first; clear, relevant copy beats stuffing.
- Do not stuff every variation into the title.
- Use tags for leftover phrases, and skip competitor brand stuffing.
- Re-check research when seasons, niches, or formats (Long vs Shorts) change.
- Switch country in the tool so localized autocomplete matches your audience.
More help: YouTube keyword research hub · How to use this tool · Trending and viral YouTube keywords
Next step: Run free research in the tool above. Then create a free account to save lists and raise daily limits, or compare lifetime plans when you outgrow the free tier.
Sign up for free View plansWhy researchers trust KTD
YouTube keyword research practitioners have trusted since 2010
Keyword Tool Dominator has served YouTube creators, SEO specialists, and content teams since 2010 with over 300,000+ registered users. It began as a practitioner-built tool for real SEO and video research, and it still ships the same core promise: live autocomplete data you can act on.
First autocomplete keyword tool to popularize the asterisk (*) wildcard on Google, YouTube, and Bing so you can discover what sits in the middle of a query -
for example what * cars, best * headphones, or how to * seo.
Built by a practitioner active in SEO since the AltaVista era, before Google defined modern search, who still uses these tools for research. About the founder.
We show Popularity Score and Hot Keywords relative to your results - not invented absolute monthly volume. Free tiers state daily limits clearly.
Wildcard tip
On Google, YouTube, or Bing, place * where you want autocomplete to fill the blank:
what * cars surfaces mid-phrase ideas competitors miss with plain seeds.
See wildcard examples in the FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Is this YouTube keyword tool free?
Yes. You get 2 free searches per day for this keyword source. Create an account or upgrade for higher limits and saved lists.
How do I find keyword ideas here?
Pick a country, enter a seed (or a wildcard like best * workout), then sort by Popularity Score and Hot Keywords. Export winners for titles and tags.
Do you show YouTube search volume?
No absolute volume figures. Popularity Score (0–100) and Hot Keywords let you compare phrases inside your current list.
How should I use results on a video?
Put the strongest phrase in the title. Support related ideas in the description. Add leftover relevant phrases as tags. Do not stuff every variation into the title.
Can I export results?
Yes. Export CSV, CSV for Excel, or TSV. Free tier is 2 searches per day for this keyword source with no credit card.
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