YouTube creators & SEO strategists
Craft titles that fit character limits, appear fully in search, and contain focus keywords.
Free YouTube Title & Description Checker
Count characters for YouTube titles and descriptions. Preview how your title appears in search, mobile, and desktop—all in real time.
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Title
0 / 100Search results often truncate around 70 characters.
Description
0 / 5000Keyword check · optional
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How to check your YouTube title
Three steps to optimize titles for search visibility and keyword placement.
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Enter your title
Type your YouTube video title and watch the character count (max 100 characters).
02
Preview truncation
See how your title appears in YouTube search results (~70 characters) and on mobile devices.
03
Add description & keyword
Type your description (max 5,000 characters) and optionally check if a keyword appears in your title.
Why check your YouTube title
Successful creators use title checkers to maximize search visibility and ensure keywords appear before truncation.
Live character counting for titles and descriptions
See your exact character count update in real time. Stay under the 100-char title limit and 5,000-char description limit.
View search result truncation preview
Watch how your title appears in YouTube search, Google search, and mobile previews—usually cut around 70 characters.
Quick keyword-in-title check
Enter a focus keyword and instantly see if it appears in your title—critical for video SEO.
Optimize before publishing
Catch truncated titles and missing keywords before you upload. No re-do, no wasted impressions.
Who uses a YouTube title checker
Marketers & content strategists
A/B test title lengths and preview how variations appear across devices before publishing.
Educators & course creators
Write clear, keyword-rich titles for educational playlists and ensure they display fully everywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about privacy, limits, and how this free free youtube title & description checker works.
What is the YouTube title character limit?
YouTube allows up to 100 characters in a title. However, search results and most previews truncate around 70 characters, so keep important keywords near the front.
What is the description limit?
YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters in a video description. Only the first ~150 characters show before viewers click "Show more."
Does my title get stored?
No. Everything stays in your browser. We do not store, log, or transmit your title or description.
How does the truncation preview work?
The preview shows approximately how many characters fit in YouTube search, Google search, and mobile display. This helps you place important words before the cutoff.
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