YouTube Character Counter
Count titles (100), descriptions (5,000), and channel descriptions (1,000) in real time. See where search trims titles (~70) and where the description fold sits (~157), then copy your text into YouTube Studio — free, no signup.
70 characters before it gets truncated · hard limit 100.
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How It Works
Write your title or description
Type or paste your YouTube title, description, or channel description into the editor for a live count.
Select the field
Toggle between Video title (100), Description (5,000), and Channel description (1,000) to check the right limit.
Optimize and copy
Use the search (~70) and watch-page (~157) previews to keep key text visible, then copy into YouTube Studio.
Popular Use Cases
Keep titles fully visible in search
Front-load the important words within ~70 characters so your title is not cut off in search and suggested feeds.
Optimize the first 157 characters
Pack a hook, keywords, and your top link into the visible description snippet above "Show more".
Write a clear About section
Use the 1,000-character channel description to explain your value and upload schedule.
Standardize description templates
Build reusable description blocks (links, CTAs, timestamps) that always fit within 5,000 characters.
Title Shorts for discovery
Craft punchy Shorts titles that stay within limits and surface in the Shorts feed and search.
Plan campaign metadata
Draft titles and descriptions for launches with consistent keyword placement before publishing.
💡 Pro Tips
Keep titles under ~70 characters
Even though the limit is 100, search and suggested feeds trim around 70. Put your most clickable words first.
Win the first 157 characters of the description
That snippet shows before "Show more" and in search. Lead with a hook, primary keyword, and your most important link.
Use 3 well-chosen hashtags
YouTube displays only 3 hashtags above the title. Pick the most relevant ones and avoid using more than 15 total.
Add timestamps and links lower down
Use the generous 5,000-character description for chapters, links, and context — just keep the essentials up top.
Write for humans first
Clear, compelling titles beat keyword-stuffed ones. Include your keyword naturally, then optimize for the click.
Reuse a description template
Standardize your CTAs, social links, and disclaimers so every video starts from a consistent, within-limit base.
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