YouTube Character Counter
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YouTube Character Limits in 2026
YouTube titles can be up to 100 characters, but only about 60-70 characters display in search results before being truncated. Descriptions can be up to 5,000 characters, with only the first 150-200 characters visible above the fold. This means you need to front-load your most important keywords and information in both title and description.
Character Limits Across YouTube
Video title: 100 | Video description: 5,000 | Channel name: 100 | Channel description: 1,000 | Playlist title: 150 | Comments: 10,000 | Tags total: 500 | Individual tag: 30 | Pinned comment: 10,000. Shorts descriptions follow the same 5,000 limit.
Optimizing Your YouTube Text for SEO
YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine. Your title should include your target keyword within the first 60 characters. Use the description's first two lines for your key message and CTA — this is what appears in search previews. Add timestamps, links, and keywords throughout the rest of the description. Think of your description as a mini blog post that helps YouTube understand your content.
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