About YouTube Title Length Checker Tool
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The YouTube Title Length Checker tells you how many characters your title contains and whether it will be truncated in search results. YouTube's character limit is 100 characters, but titles over 60 characters are cut off in desktop search results. The first 40–50 characters are the most important for click-through.
Key Features
- Real-time character count as you type.
- Shows if title will be truncated in desktop search results (>60 chars).
- Shows mobile and desktop preview.
- Runs in your browser.
How to Use the Tool
- Type or paste your YouTube title.
- Character count and preview update in real time.
- Adjust the title to stay under 60 characters for full display.
Core Benefits
- Ensure your most important keywords appear before the truncation point.
- Verify title displays fully in search results before publishing.
Common Use Cases
- Checking a 75-character title to see what portion gets cut in search.
- Trimming a title that is too long without losing the main keywords.
Pro Tips
- YouTube title limit: 100 characters. Recommended: under 60 for full display.
- Desktop search: ~60 chars. Mobile: ~50 chars. Suggested videos sidebar: ~35 chars.
- Put your most important keyword in the first 30–40 characters.
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