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Search for Words in a YouTube Video
Search for words in a YouTube video by searching its transcript. Type a word, see every line where it is said, and click to jump straight to that moment.
- Find every mention
- Click to jump to it
- Copy matching lines
How to search for words in a YouTube video
- Copy the YouTube video link.
- Paste it into the box above and press Search This Video.
- Type a word or phrase into the transcript search box. Only the lines that contain it remain.
- Click a line and the video jumps to the moment that word is said.
Find a specific word said in a YouTube video
YouTube’s search bar finds videos, not words inside them. To find a word said in a YouTube video, you have to search the spoken text, and that is exactly what the transcript is.
Each matching line keeps its timestamp, so you can see at a glance whether a term comes up once in passing or ten times across the hour.
Search for key words, then copy the results
After searching, Copy visible copies only the matching lines with their timestamps. That gives you a ready-made list of every mention of a name, product or topic, useful for research, fact-checking and quoting.
Searching on YouTube itself
On a computer you can open “Show transcript” under the video description and use your browser’s find shortcut (Ctrl+F, or Cmd+F on a Mac). That works, but the panel only lists part of the transcript at a time, results do not narrow the list, and it is not available in the YouTube app.
Searching here works the same way on desktop and on mobile, and every result is clickable.
Tips for better results
- Auto-generated captions can misspell names, so try a shorter part of the word or a common spelling.
- Search a single distinctive word rather than a full sentence.
- If the video has several caption languages, switch to the one that was spoken.
- If the video has no captions, there is no text to search.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for words in a YouTube video?
Paste the video link above, load the transcript and type the word into the transcript search box. Click any result to jump to it.
How do I find a specific word in a YouTube video?
Search the video’s transcript. Every line containing the word is listed with its timestamp.
Can I search within a YouTube video on my phone?
Yes. This page works in mobile browsers, and search and click-to-seek work the same way.
Why can’t I find a word I know was said?
Auto-generated captions sometimes mishear words, especially names. Try part of the word or another spelling.
Can I copy every line that mentions a word?
Yes. Search for it, then press Copy visible.
Is searching a YouTube video free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no extension.