Guides

Practical, specific, and updated when YouTube changes.

• Why aren't my YouTube chapters showing? The 4 rules, and how to fix them

  YouTube only turns timestamps into chapters if they follow four rules. Here's each rule, the mistake that usually breaks it, and how to check yours in seconds.

  Updated 2026-10-14

• How long can a YouTube title be before it gets cut off? (Measured, October 2026)

  YouTube allows 100 characters, but most places show two lines. We measured where 20 real-style titles get cut off on each surface. The answer depends on width, not a single character count.

  Updated 2026-10-14