# YouTube Tags ✅ free (`karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor`) Actor

Extract tags from 1000s of YouTube videos. YouTube Tags Extractor is free to use with your free plan you can extract thousand's of video tags, you pay only for usage.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor.md
- **Developed by:** [karamelo](https://apify.com/karamelo) (community)
- **Categories:** SEO tools, Social media, Automation
- **Stats:** 98 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 11 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

Pay per usage

This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-usage

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

### YouTube Tags Extractor 🧰

YouTube Tags Extractor is free to use with your free plan you can extract thounsands of tags.

#### What are YouTube Tags? 🏷️

YouTube tags are hidden keywords associated with your videos. They act like metadata, providing YouTube with more information about your video's content. Think of them as secret whispers 🤫 that help YouTube understand what your video is all about!

It's important to distinguish between two types of tags on YouTube:

- **Tags:** These are invisible "meta" tags that are only visible in the video's settings. Our Tag Extractor reveals these hidden gems! 💎
- **Hashtags:** These are visible tags displayed above the video title and in the description. They are primarily used for categorization and discovery within YouTube. #️⃣

Tags are added when you upload a video. Unlike hashtags, they don't have the "#" symbol and can contain spaces. It's best practice to use lowercase letters and numbers for your tags.

Video tags are still important at least in the beginning of the video lifecycle, it helps in video categorisation and helps in the serch for you brand.

YouTube Tags Extractor can bulk extract hundreds or thousands of videos tags

#### How to Find YouTube Tags 🕵️‍♀️

These tags are hidden from viewers on the video page. To see how other creators are using tags, you can use our Tag Extractor or follow these steps:

1. Go to **YouTube Studio**.
2. Navigate to the **Video details** page of the video.
3. Click on **Show More**.
4. You'll find the **Tags** section.

A single video can have up to 500 characters worth of tags! That's a lot of space to describe your video's content.

#### The Magic of the Tag Extractor ✨

Our Tag Extractor magically reveals these hidden meta tags with just a click!  It even shows you the exact order the creator used, giving you valuable insights:

- **Priority Keywords:** The order reveals what the creator considers the most important topics in the video.
- **SEO Strategy:** It helps you understand how others are using tags to improve their video's search ranking.

#### Why are YouTube Tags Important? 🤔

Tags are a crucial part of your video SEO strategy. They help YouTube understand your video's content, which can lead to higher rankings in search results.

While other factors like titles, descriptions, and thumbnails also play a role, tags provide an additional layer of information that can give you an edge in the competitive YouTube landscape.

#### YouTube Tag Strategy 💡

Here's how you can strategically use the Tag Extractor tool:

**Scenario 1: The video has no tags**

This is surprisingly common! Many creators overlook the importance of tags. If your competitors aren't using tags, you have a great opportunity to get ahead. Use the Tag Extractor to analyze their titles, descriptions, and hashtags for keyword ideas.

**Scenario 2: The video has tags**

Analyze the quality and order of your competitor's tags. Look for unexpected or unusual keywords and try to understand their keyword strategy. Consider using similar broad tags to stay competitive, but also incorporate unique niche tags to target specific audiences.

**Remember**: You can always edit your tags after publishing your video! If you feel your video isn't performing well in search, try tweaking your tags based on your competitor analysis and your own keyword research.

#### Bonus Tip: Misspellings and Slang 🙊

YouTube suggests using tags to address common misspellings of your brand, product, or service. You can also include colloquialisms, slang, or other informal terms that people might use when searching for your content.

By strategically using tags, you can help YouTube understand your video's content and improve its visibility in search results. So, start using the Tag Extractor today and unlock the power of hidden keywords! 🚀

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

URLs to start with.

## `description` (type: `boolean`):

Add the meta description (its short) to the final result.

## `proxyOptions` (type: `object`):

Select proxies to be used.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_NjIPaZk4"
  ],
  "description": true,
  "proxyOptions": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_NjIPaZk4"
    ],
    "proxyOptions": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrls": ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_NjIPaZk4"],
    "proxyOptions": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_NjIPaZk4"
  ],
  "proxyOptions": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,karamelo/youtube-tags-extractor"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/pyCb4O3FkBnwx1G7m/builds/Hq6HqEvdLbhCF3X7f/openapi.json