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YouTube title character counter.
Avoid mobile cutoffs. Maximize CTR.
Preview how your title and description render across YouTube mobile feeds, desktop search results, and sidebar suggested cards. Check character limits, inspect above-the-fold links, and test clickability scores.
The 60-Character Rule: Why YouTube Title Length Dictates CTR
Over 70% of YouTube watch time originates on mobile devices and smart TVs. While YouTube technically accepts up to 100 characters in the title field, mobile layouts ruthlessly truncate titles after 50 to 65 characters with an ellipsis (…).
Front-Load Your Hook
Place the most provocative curiosity trigger or primary topic in the first 4 words so viewers understand the premise instantly.
Above-the-Fold Descriptions
YouTube only shows the first 3 lines before the "...more" button. Place your lead magnet, sponsor link, or timestamp overview right at the top.
Avoid Spam Penalties
Using more than 15 hashtags causes YouTube to ignore all tags completely. Keep tags between 3 and 8 targeted phrases.
Official YouTube Metadata Character Limits (2026 Reference)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum character limit for YouTube video titles?
YouTube allows up to 100 characters for video titles. However, titles longer than 60–70 characters will be truncated with an ellipsis (…) on mobile home feeds and suggested video lists.
What is the best title length for YouTube CTR?
The sweet spot for high CTR is 40 to 60 characters (approximately 6 to 9 words). This ensures your entire title fits cleanly on smartphones without truncation, while providing enough context to build curiosity.
What is the YouTube description character limit?
YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters in the description box. However, only the first 3 lines (approximately 150 characters) are visible above the fold before the viewer must click '...more'. Important links, sponsor disclosures, and CTAs should always be placed in the first 2 lines.
How many hashtags can you use in a YouTube description?
YouTube allows up to 15 hashtags per video. If you add more than 15 hashtags, YouTube will ignore all hashtags on your video and may flag it as spam. YouTube automatically displays the first 3 hashtags prominently above your video title.
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