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YouTube title checker

YouTube titles can be up to 100 characters, but most surfaces only show two lines, so the real limit depends on the width of each layout and the letters you use. Type a title to see exactly what viewers see in the home feed, search results, the up next sidebar, and the phone app, plus quick checks for common packaging problems.

96/100

  • Worth a look: 96 characters, long

    Long titles get cut off in most feeds. Check "What viewers see" below and make sure the promise comes first.

  • Looks good: Has a specific number

    A concrete number, price, or time often makes a promise feel more specific.

See it with your thumbnail

These checks catch common packaging problems. They can't predict click-through rate. Only real viewers can tell you that.

How to use it

  1. Type or paste your title.
  2. Optionally add the search phrase you want to be found for.
  3. Read 'What viewers see' to find where it's cut off on each surface.
  4. Add more options with 'Compare another title' and pick the clearest one.

Questions

What is the maximum length of a YouTube title?

100 characters. YouTube won't let you save a longer one.

How many characters of a YouTube title show before it's cut off?

It depends on the surface and the letters. Titles are measured by width, not characters, so a title of narrow letters fits more than one with wide letters. This tool measures it for each surface instead of guessing a single number.

Can this predict my click-through rate?

No tool can do that honestly before real viewers see the video. These checks catch common problems such as being cut off, shouting in capitals, or burying the main phrase.

Should my title repeat the text on my thumbnail?

Usually not. The title and thumbnail work best as a pair where each adds something the other doesn't.

Last updated 2026-10-14.

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