YouTube Character Counter
Count characters for descriptions, titles, and more.
Video Description Characters 0 / 5,000
YouTube Character Limits
Video Description 5,000 characters
Video Title 100 characters
Tags (total) 500 characters
Channel Description 1,000 characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YouTube description character limit?
YouTube video descriptions can be up to 5,000 characters. Only the first 100-150 characters show in search results.
What is the YouTube title character limit?
YouTube video titles are limited to 100 characters, but only about 70 characters display in search results.
What is the YouTube tags character limit?
YouTube allows up to 500 characters total for all tags combined. Each individual tag can be single or multi-word.
How long should a YouTube description be?
The first 150 characters should contain key information and keywords. Use the full 5,000 characters for links, timestamps, and detailed info.