Extract High-Engagement YouTube Keyword Trends for Content Strategy

This n8n workflow automates the extraction of high-engagement YouTube trends specifically from Germany, pulling the most popular videos using the YouTube Data API v3. It processes up to 50 videos, splitting them into individual items, extracting key metrics like views, likes, comments, titles, and channels, then computes an engagement rate formula: (likes + comments) / (views + 1). Videos are sorted by highest engagement descending and limited to the top 20 for focused insights.

Beyond raw data, it transforms results into qualitative keyword and hashtag trends, highlighting what drives real audience resonance. This eliminates guesswork in content creation by surfacing proven viral topics, making it ideal for quick inspiration.

Benefits include time-saving automation for SEO research, hashtag optimization, and social media trend reporting. Use cases span content creators, marketers, and teams needing automated insights—replace manual trigger with cron for daily runs. Perfect for strategy in competitive niches like marketing or social media.