Hashtag Performance Predictor

Use 3-5 hashtags per video
YouTube recommends 3-5 relevant hashtags. More than 15 gets all hashtags removed.
Mix broad + niche hashtags
Combine popular tags (high reach) with specific tags (low competition).
Put best hashtag first
First 3 hashtags appear above video title on mobile. Make them count!
Match video content
Irrelevant hashtags hurt performance. YouTube can penalize misleading tags.

Volume Score (Reach Potential)

High

How many people search this hashtag. Higher = more eyeballs.

Competition Score

Medium

How many videos use this tag. Lower = easier to rank.

Performance Score

Good

Balance of reach vs competition. Sweet spot = high volume, low competition.