CharLimits

YouTube Character Counter

YouTube titles are limited to 100 characters, but search results and the mobile app truncate around 70. That gap is where most click-through rate is lost.

Paste your title and description below to see how they measure up against every YouTube field limit, including the 5,000 character description and 500 character tag budget.

Last reviewed: September 7, 2026

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Keep titles under 70 characters so they survive truncation in search and on mobile.

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        YouTube character limits

        Character limits for each YouTube field
        FieldLimitNotes
        Video title 100 Keep titles under 70 characters so they survive truncation in search and on mobile.
        Description 5,000 Only the first 100 to 150 characters appear above the Show more link.
        Tags (total) 500 Counts all tags combined, including the commas between them.
        Comment 10,000 Comments on videos and community posts share this ceiling.

        Tips for writing YouTube copy

        • Front-load the title: the first 40 characters decide the click.
        • Put links and timestamps in the first two lines of the description.
        • Tags matter far less than they used to - spend the effort on the title instead.
        • Duplicate your first description line as a pinned comment for mobile readers.

        YouTube character limit FAQ

        How many characters can a YouTube title be?

        YouTube allows up to 100 characters in a video title. Titles longer than about 70 characters get truncated in search results and on mobile.

        What is the YouTube description limit?

        Video descriptions can be up to 5,000 characters, including spaces and line breaks. Only the first 100 to 150 characters are visible before Show more.

        How many characters are YouTube tags?

        All tags together may not exceed 500 characters. Individual tags are limited to 30 characters each.

        Is there a limit for YouTube comments?

        Yes. YouTube comments are capped at 10,000 characters.

        Do emoji work in YouTube titles?

        Emoji are allowed and count toward the 100 character title limit. Use them sparingly, as some do not render on older devices.