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Etsy listing title character limit
An Etsy listing title can be up to 140 characters.
Visible length: Search results often show only the first 40 or so characters.
Etsy listing title character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 140 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Etsy listing title facts
- Etsy also gives you 13 tags per listing, each up to 20 characters.
- Etsy has asked sellers to keep titles short and readable rather than long lists of keywords.
Tips
Writing a better Etsy listing title
- Describe the item clearly in the first few words, then add key details.
- Use your 13 tags for extra keywords instead of repeating them in the title.
FAQ
Etsy listing title: common questions
What is the Etsy listing title character limit?+
An Etsy listing title can be up to 140 characters.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Etsy listing title limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if an Etsy listing title is over 140 characters?+
Etsy will not accept more than 140 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
How much of an Etsy listing title is visible?+
Search results often show only the first 40 or so characters.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Etsy editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.