YouTube Title Length Checker
Check your YouTube title length, see where it gets cut off in search and suggested videos, and catch the small mistakes that cost clicks.
Free · no signup · runs in your browser · limits checked October 4, 2026
Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
Preview
Search / desktop (~70)
Your title appears here
Suggested / phone (~55)
Your title appears here
Cut-off points are approximate; YouTube's layout changes by screen size and placement.
How to use it
- 1.Type your title. The counter and preview update as you type.
- 2.Look at the two previews. Anything after "…" is invisible to most viewers in that spot.
- 3.Read the checklist. Each item is a quick, explainable rule — not a prediction of views.
- 4.Optionally type the main search phrase your video targets to check that it appears early.
How long should a YouTube title be?
YouTube accepts titles up to 100 characters, but that is a ceiling, not advice. In search results, on the home feed, and in the suggested-videos column, titles are often cut after roughly 60–70 characters, and on narrow phone layouts sometimes sooner. A title that only makes sense once you read the last ten characters is, for most viewers, a title that does not make sense.
A good working range is 40–60 characters: long enough to be specific, short enough to be read whole in most places. Shorts titles can be shorter still, because they compete with the video itself for attention.
Front-load the words that matter
If someone would type a phrase into YouTube search to find your video, that phrase should appear early in the title — ideally in the first five or six words. It helps viewers recognise the video as the answer to their query, and it survives truncation.
Channel names, episode numbers, and "| Vlog #47" style suffixes belong at the end, if anywhere. They are the first things to go when a title gets cut, and that is exactly where you want them.
Small things the checker looks for
Specific numbers ("7 mistakes", "in 30 days") make a promise concrete. Brackets like [2026] or (Full Guide) can add context cheaply. A single all-caps word can add emphasis; a whole title in capitals reads as shouting and is easier to scroll past. Repeated punctuation ("!!!", "???") and stacked emoji tend to make titles look spammy rather than exciting.
None of these rules is absolute — plenty of great titles break them on purpose. The checker explains each flag in plain words so you can decide whether the trade-off is worth it.
Titles and thumbnails work as a pair
The thumbnail and title are seen together, so they should not say the same thing. Let the thumbnail show the result or the emotion and let the title add the context or the question. If your thumbnail already says "I QUIT", a title that repeats "I Quit My Job" wastes the space; "What Happened 6 Months After Quitting My Job" adds something new.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube title character limit?
100 characters, including spaces and emoji.
How many characters of a YouTube title are visible?
It depends on the device and where the video is shown, but titles are commonly cut after roughly 60–70 characters in search results and suggested videos. Keep the important words in the first 50–60.
Does the checker predict how many views I will get?
No. It checks length and a handful of readability rules. Views depend on the topic, thumbnail, audience, and the video itself.
Should I use all caps in a YouTube title?
One emphasised word in capitals is fine and common. A whole title in capitals tends to read as shouting and is harder to scan.