diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py b/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
index 712dc3c1b..d35554c37 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/commands.py
@@ -345,6 +345,20 @@ class CommandDispatcher(QObject):
     def yank(self, sel=False):
         """Yank the current URL to the clipboard or primary selection.
 
+        Args:
+            sel: True to use primary selection, False to use clipboard
+        """
+        clip = QApplication.clipboard()
+        url = urlutils.urlstring(self._tabs.currentWidget().url())
+        mode = QClipboard.Selection if sel else QClipboard.Clipboard
+        clip.setText(url, mode)
+        message.info("URL yanked to {}".format("primary selection" if sel
+                                               else "clipboard"))
+
+    @cmdutils.register(instance='mainwindow.tabs.cmd')
+    def yank_title(self, sel=False):
+        """Yank the current title to the clipboard or primary selection.
+
         Args:
             sel: True to use primary selection, False to use clipboard
         """