Keyword Research

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Keyword Research

See what your audience is searching — and how to rank for it.

Skip the guesswork. vidIQ reveals high-demand YouTube search terms — complete with volume, competition, and a ranked performance score.

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Small tweaks can make a big difference. Refine your approach to stand out in the feed.

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Find what your audience is already searching for

Explore related keywords to surface what others miss.

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Why use vidIQ's Keyword Tools?

Smart Keyword Research

Access billions of YouTube search queries to discover what your audience is searching for. Get relevant keyword suggestions and trending topics to optimize your content.

Keyword Score Analysis

Get our snapshot analysis of keyword performance with demand vs. supply metrics. Find the perfect balance of high search volume and low competition for maximum visibility.

Global Reach

Expand your audience worldwide with our keyword translation tool. Instantly translate video titles, descriptions, and tags to reach viewers in multiple languages.

Competitor Insights

See what tags your competitors are using directly in YouTube search results. Copy and adapt the best performing tags to boost your content visibility.

Keyword Templates

Save time with customizable keyword templates for your video series. Maintain consistency and efficiency across your content creation process.

Rising Keywords

Identify the keywords that are currently trending on YouTube and get inspiration for your next video. Filter by topic and length to find ideas relevant to you.

Why is keyword research crucial for YouTube success?

Keyword research isn't just about finding words - it's your roadmap to YouTube success. Understanding what your audience is searching for helps you create content that gets discovered, drives views, and builds your channel. With the right keywords, you can tap into high-demand topics, outrank competitors, and connect with viewers who are actively looking for your content. It's how successful creators stay ahead of trends and build sustainable growth. And with our AI keyword generator, you can discover powerful keywords in seconds that your competitors might be missing.

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FAQs

vidIQ offers several keyword research tools including Matching Keywords, Related Keywords, Commonly Searched Questions, Rising Keywords, and the VidIQ Keyword Inspector (Extension-only). These tools work together to help you discover high-performing keywords, analyze competitor tags, and optimize your YouTube content for better search visibility.
vidIQ keyword research tool helps YouTube creators discover what audiences are searching for on the world's second-largest search engine. It provides keyword suggestions, trending topics, and search volume data to optimize your videos for better discoverability and increased views.
The vidIQ Keyword Score measures keyword demand versus competition, evaluating search volume against existing content. Higher scores indicate better opportunities. The ideal scenario is high search volume (100) with low competition (0), helping you find keywords with strong demand but limited competing content.
Yes, vidIQ's inline keywords feature displays competitor tags directly in YouTube search results. This lets you discover relevant keywords for your content, generate new ideas, and identify high-performing tags to adapt for your own videos.
The Keyword Inspector explores the complete keyword universe around any root keyword, showing related terms, keyword scores, related videos, and search trends over time. It's particularly useful for identifying trending keywords and seasonal content opportunities.
vidIQ provides keyword tag suggestions as you type in the video upload or editor page, similar to YouTube's search auto-complete. This real-time feature helps you discover relevant, high-performing keywords while creating your video metadata.
vidIQ keyword tools help you optimize video titles by showing search volume and competition data for potential title keywords. You can test different title variations, see which keywords have high search demand, and create titles that are both clickable and searchable. This helps you balance SEO optimization with viewer appeal.
vidIQ helps you identify both short-tail (1-2 words) and long-tail (3+ words) keywords. Short-tail keywords typically have higher search volume but more competition, while long-tail keywords often have lower search volume but less competition and higher conversion potential. The tool helps you find the right balance for your content strategy.
vidIQ tracks keyword trends over time, helping you identify seasonal patterns and opportunities. You can see when certain keywords start trending, their peak periods, and when they decline. This allows you to plan your content calendar around seasonal trends and create videos that align with when your audience is most actively searching for specific topics.
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