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YouTube title character limit
A YouTube video title can be up to 100 characters.
Visible length: Titles longer than about 70 characters are often cut off in search results and suggested videos.
YouTube title character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 100 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
YouTube title facts
- Titles cannot contain the < or > characters.
- The title is the single strongest text signal YouTube uses to understand what your video is about.
Tips
Writing a better YouTube title
- Put the main keyword near the start of the title.
- Aim for 60 to 70 characters so the full title shows on most screens.
FAQ
YouTube title: common questions
What is the YouTube title character limit?+
A YouTube video title can be up to 100 characters.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the YouTube 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 a YouTube title is over 100 characters?+
YouTube will not accept more than 100 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
How much of a YouTube title is visible?+
Titles longer than about 70 characters are often cut off in search results and suggested videos.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the YouTube 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.