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YouTube keyword tool
Find phrases to explore when planning a video. Start with a topic your customers ask about, then use the suggestions to shape a useful, accurate answer.
Start with one video idea
- Enter a short topic, such as garden care, planning a wedding or how to clean floor tiles.
- Choose the country you want to research, then select Discover keywords.
- Allow time for suggestions to arrive. Start with one topic; larger searches can take several minutes. You can stop and review what has appeared so far.
Read the numbers carefully. The phrases come from YouTube suggestions, but the volume, advertising cost, competition and trend figures use Google search data. They are not YouTube search counts, predicted views or a measure of how difficult it will be to rank a video.
This embedded tool is provided by Keywords Everywhere. Loading it connects your browser to their service. Use general topics only; leave out private customer information. Availability and free daily limits are set by the provider.
If the tool does not load, open the YouTube Keyword Tool directly (new tab).
What do the results mean?
- Keyword
- A phrase returned by YouTube’s suggestion system. Treat it as a possible topic to explore, not proof of demand for your particular business.
- Volume
- Estimated average monthly Google searches for that phrase in the selected country. This is not the number of people searching on YouTube.
- CPC and competition
- Google advertising measures: cost per click and competition between advertisers. Low advertising competition does not mean an easy YouTube ranking.
- 12-month trend
- A pattern in Google search interest over time. It can suggest questions about seasonality, but does not forecast your video’s performance.
Missing or zero volume does not prove a topic is useless. A specific question from your customers can still deserve a clear answer.
Turn one phrase into a useful video
- Choose a question you can answer well. Keep it relevant to your audience and what you actually do.
- Look at YouTube’s current results. Read the titles and watch relevant examples. What would your audience still need explained?
- Write an honest title. For example, “How to clean floor tiles: a simple routine” could suit a video that demonstrates that routine. Use the phrase naturally rather than repeating it everywhere.
- Give viewers the answer you promised. Make the demonstration clear and explain any important limits or precautions.
After publishing, review your own YouTube Analytics and viewer questions. Suggestions and estimates help you plan; your audience’s response helps you decide what to improve.