YouTube Title Checker

Check YouTube title and description character limits before publishing — avoid truncated search results.

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

About this tool

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 the YouTube Title Checker

  1. 1

    Enter your proposed YouTube title and description.

  2. 2

    See character counts against YouTube limits and SERP display thresholds.

  3. 3

    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.

Pro tips

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

Social Media Specs & Character Limits

Optimal text formatting, length guidelines, and parameters for all major platforms:

PlatformMax LengthIdeal LengthHashtag Policy
Instagram Feed & Reels2,200 chars125 - 150 chars3 - 5 tags (Recomm.)
TikTok Posts4,000 chars100 - 200 chars3 - 5 tags (Ideal)
YouTube Description5,000 chars1,500 chars (SEO)3 - 10 tags
X / Twitter Post280 chars100 - 140 chars1 - 2 tags
LinkedIn Articles & Posts3,000 chars500 - 1,000 chars3 - 5 tags

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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.