Should You Use Hash Tags In YouTube Titles? Should You Use Hash Tags In YouTube Titles has always bothered me. Is it a waste of time and am I even using the correct hash tags. Because if I'm using the wrong ones it probably is a waste of time. I thought I'd ask my vidIQ AI Coach that question and I was pleasantly surprised at the answer. I'm going to post the answer here in its entirety. Hashtags in Titles: What Works Best for Laughaholics (Laughaholics is my YouTube Channel) For your channel, keeping titles sharp, funny, and clickable is key to attracting viewers who love a good Aussie laugh. Here’s the lowdown on hashtags in titles, based on your channel’s data and what’s working in 2025: Why Hashtags in Titles Aren’t a Game-Changer Mixed Results on Your Channel: Some of your recent videos with hashtags in the title (like “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke”) performed only slightly better than those without, and sometimes the opposite was true. There’s no clear evidence that hashtags in titles consistently boost views for your audience. YouTube’s Current Best Practice: YouTube now pulls up to three hashtags from your video description (I didn't know that) and displays them above your title—making them clickable for extra discoverability. This means putting hashtags in your description gives you all the algorithmic benefits, without cluttering your title. Title Quality Matters Most: The top-performing comedy videos—on your channel and across YouTube—focus on concise, punchy, curiosity-driven titles. Hashtags can make titles look messy and less inviting, especially for viewers browsing Shorts or suggested videos. What You Should Do Instead Do ThisWhy It WorksKeep Titles Clean & EngagingTitles without hashtags look more professional and are easier to read. Focus on the joke or punchline to hook viewers.Put 3-8 Hashtags in the DescriptionYouTube will show up to three above your title, boosting discoverability without clutter. Use a mix of broad (#comedy, #funny) and niche (#dadjoke, #aussiehumor) tags.Use Hashtags in Titles Only for Series BrandingIf you have a recurring series (e.g., “#DadJoke of the Day”), a single hashtag at the end can help with continuity, but don’t overdo it.Prioritize Audience RetentionAlgorithm rewards videos that keep people watching. Strong hooks and engaging content matter more than hashtag placement. Personalized Tips for Laughaholics Your Best Performers: Videos like Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke (with hashtags) and The Most Outrageous Parrot You've Ever Seen (without hashtags) both did well, so focus on what made the content pop. Optimize for Search: Use keywords like 30 funny aussie jokes , 62 dad jokes , and 54 daily joke in your description, tags, and spoken content for better algorithm targeting. Test and Track: Try a couple of videos with a single branded hashtag in the title, then compare performance using your analytics. Let your audience’s response guide your long-term strategy. Quick Example Instead of: “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke” Try: “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane – Dad Joke Mayhem!” (Then add #dadjoke, #dailyjoke, #aussiehumor in the…