YouTube character counter
Check your YouTube title against the 100-character cap and your description against the 5,000-character limit.
YouTube titles are capped at 100 characters, but only about 70 display in most surfaces before truncation. Descriptions allow 5,000 characters, with the first 100 to 150 visible above the fold, which is also what search snippets pull from.
YouTube character limits
What counts, and what doesn't
- Titles truncate around 70 characters in search and suggested videos, so front-load the keyword and payoff.
- The first 100 to 150 description characters show above the fold and feed search snippets.
- Timestamps, links, and hashtags in the description all count toward the 5,000 characters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube title character limit?
100 characters, but plan for about 70 because most surfaces truncate there.
How long can a YouTube description be?
5,000 characters. The first 100 to 150 are the ones that show without expanding, so treat them like a meta description.
Do hashtags count in the description limit?
Yes, hashtags and links count like any other text within the 5,000-character description.
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