AI Caption Generator for YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts now ranks on swipe-away rate, not just watch time. This page generates Shorts titles and descriptions with a hook in the first 40 characters, keyword-rich descriptions, and a tight 2-3 hashtag set that helps Shorts surface in YouTube search.
What this generator does for YouTube Shorts
Title under 40 chars
Hooks built to land before the title truncates.
Search-friendly desc
First 100 characters carry the keywords YouTube search reads.
#shorts + 2 niche
Compact tag sets that boost discoverability without spam.
YouTube Shorts best practices (2026)
- Hook in 0-1.5s. First frame + first words decide swipe vs. watch.
- Loop the ending. Loop-friendly endings raise replay rate, which Shorts rewards.
- Add a CTA. Comment prompts beat 'subscribe' on Shorts.
YouTube Shorts FAQs
How long should a YouTube Shorts title be?+
Under 40 characters keeps it from truncating on mobile.
Do hashtags matter on YouTube Shorts?+
Yes, #shorts plus 2 niche tags boosts discovery in YouTube search.
What length works best for Shorts?+
15-35 seconds with a loop-friendly ending currently wins on replays.
Other platforms
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Deep-dives that pair with this page, strategy, examples and templates.
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