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Free YouTube title length checker
Count your video title against the 100 character limit and see where feeds cut it.
YouTube allows up to 100 characters in a video title. Shorter titles are easier to read in feeds where only one or two lines show.
Result
0Characters / 100
0Remaining
0Words
Search results style
Mobile home feed style
Suggested videos style
Approximate preview with a generic look. YouTube layouts change by device and screen size.
The free youtube title length checker runs in your browser, needs no sign-up and never sends what you type anywhere.
Quick answer
This YouTube title length checker counts your title against the official 100 character limit and previews where it is cut in search results, the mobile home feed and suggested videos. Titles over 100 characters cannot be saved, and in feeds only about 50 to 70 characters usually show, so put the main keyword first.
What is a youtube title length checker?
A YouTube title length checker is a tool that counts the characters in a video title and compares them with the 100 character maximum YouTube allows. It also wraps the title into three approximate feed layouts of two lines each and shows the cut point.
How do you use the YouTube Title Length Checker?
- Type or paste your video title into the box.
- Add your channel name if you want the previews to look closer to a real feed.
- Check the character count and the status box: green fits everywhere, neutral fits the limit but gets cut, red is over 100.
- Look at the three previews and make sure your main keyword and hook appear before the cut.
- Fix any warnings, such as invalid characters or all capitals, then paste the title into YouTube Studio.
What is the character limit for YouTube titles?
YouTube video titles can be up to 100 characters and cannot include invalid characters, according to YouTube Help. Spaces, emoji and punctuation all count toward the 100. YouTube Studio will not let you save a longer title.
How many characters of a YouTube title show in search?
Usually about 60 to 70 characters show before the title is cut, though it depends on the device, screen width and letter widths. Phone feeds and suggested video lists often show less, so treat the first 50 to 60 characters as the part every viewer sees.
Should I put hashtags in my YouTube title?
Usually no, because hashtags in the title use up characters you need for keywords. YouTube Help says up to three hashtags from your content can appear by the title, and if a video has more than 60 hashtags YouTube ignores all of them. Add them at the end of the description instead.
Quick reference
| Place | Characters usually visible | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Studio limit | 100 (hard limit) | Never exceed it |
| Desktop search results | About 60 to 70 | Main keyword in first 60 |
| Mobile home feed | About 50 to 70 over 2 lines | Hook early |
| Suggested videos list | About 40 to 55 | Keep the core idea short |
| Watch page | Full title | Can include extra detail at the end |
Worked example
Example
Example: "How I Built 500 Backlinks in 30 Days (Step by Step Link Building Tutorial)" is 74 characters, so it fits the 100 limit with 26 to spare. In the suggested videos preview it is cut after about 50 characters, so viewers there see "How I Built 500 Backlinks in 30 Days (Step by..." and the keyword phrase still shows.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces and emoji count in YouTube titles?
Yes. Every character counts, including spaces, punctuation and emoji. This tool counts emoji as one character each, which matches what most people see, but some complex emoji made of several parts may count as more in YouTube Studio.
Is a longer YouTube title better for SEO?
Not by itself. A clear title with the main search phrase near the start usually works better than a long one. Use the full 100 characters only when the extra words add useful detail, because feeds will cut the end anyway.
Which characters are not allowed in YouTube titles?
YouTube says titles cannot include invalid characters. The angle brackets < and > are the common ones that block saving, so the tool flags them. Remove them or replace them with words or other symbols.
Is the preview exactly what YouTube shows?
No. It is an approximate preview with a generic design. YouTube uses different fonts, sizes and layouts across phones, TVs and desktop, and changes them often. Use the cut points as a guide, not a guarantee.
Can I change a YouTube title after publishing?
Yes. You can edit the title in YouTube Studio at any time. Many creators test a new title when a video gets impressions but a low click through rate. Give each version a few days of data before judging it.
Does this tool store my title?
No. The counting and previews run entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or saved, so you can safely test titles for unreleased videos.
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