How to Use This YouTube Title Checker

Paste your video title into the first box and your description into the second. The tool instantly counts your characters, words, and hashtags, and tells you whether your title falls in the length range that tends to earn the most clicks. Everything runs in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded or stored.

YouTube Title and Description Limits (2026)

• Title: 100 characters maximum. Titles over about 70 characters get cut off in search results and suggested videos, so aim for 40–70 characters.
• Description: 5,000 characters maximum. Only the first 100–125 characters show before the "Show more" button, so put your hook and main keyword in the first line.
• Hashtags: YouTube shows the first 3 hashtags above your title. More than 60 hashtags and YouTube ignores all of them.

Tips for Titles That Get Clicks

1. Front-load the keyword. Put the words people search for near the start of the title, not the end.
2. Add a number or a result. "I Gained 1,000 Subscribers in 30 Days" outperforms "How I Grew My Channel" because it promises something specific.
3. Match the thumbnail. Your title and thumbnail work as a pair — they should tell one story together, not repeat each other word for word.
4. Avoid clickbait you can’t deliver. Misleading titles hurt watch time, and watch time is what YouTube rewards most.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best length for a YouTube title?

Between 40 and 70 characters. That is long enough to include your keyword and a hook, but short enough to display fully in search results and on mobile.

Does the description help my video rank?

Yes. YouTube reads your description to understand what the video is about. The first two lines matter most because they appear in search snippets, so include your main keyword there naturally.

How many hashtags should I use?

Three to five relevant hashtags is the sweet spot. The first three appear above your title, and using more than 60 makes YouTube ignore every hashtag on the video.