YouTube Title Length Checker

Check YouTube title and description length so your wording is not cut off in search and suggested videos.

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YouTube titles are limited to 100 characters. Descriptions allow up to 5,000 characters.

What this tool does

YouTube titles truncate in search and suggested feeds — front-load keywords and keep display length in check.

Description limits matter too — first two lines appear above the fold on mobile.

How to use it

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    Enter your proposed YouTube title and description.

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    See character counts against YouTube limits and SERP display thresholds.

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    Refine title length for maximum visibility in search and suggested videos.

Title SEO basics

Primary keyword near the start. Avoid ALL CAPS — looks spammy. Numbers and brackets can lift CTR when relevant.

100 character max on YouTube; ~60 visible in most search results.

Tips

  • Write three title variants and pick the shortest clear option.
  • Pair with YouTube tag generator for metadata consistency.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the YouTube title limit?

YouTube allows up to 100 characters, but titles over ~60 may truncate in search results.

Is data sent to YouTube?

No. This is a local character counter — nothing is published or uploaded.