YouTube Video title character limit
The YouTube video title limit is 100 characters.
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About the YouTube character limit
YouTube video titles can be up to 100 characters. However, only 60–70 characters are visible in standard search results before truncation. Mobile search results show even fewer — aim for 50–60 characters for full visibility.
Tips for writing within the YouTube limit
- Keep titles under 60 characters to prevent truncation in most search results.
- Place the most important keyword near the beginning of the title.
- Avoid clickbait — YouTube deprioritises videos with high impression-to-watch-time ratios.
- Numbers, colons, and brackets (like [2024]) improve click-through rates in testing.
Why character limits exist
Character limits serve different purposes across platforms. On Twitter / X, the 280- character limit encourages concise communication and keeps the timeline scannable. On SMS, the 160-character limit is a technical constraint from the GSM protocol dating back to 1985. For SEO fields like meta descriptions and page titles, limits reflect the physical pixel width of Google's search result snippets — not a character count enforced by Google, but a practical constraint for avoiding truncation.
Need to check character counts across all platforms at once? Use the full character counter →
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube video title character limit?
The YouTube video title limit is 100 characters. Keep titles under 60 characters to prevent truncation in most search results.
Does the YouTube video title limit include spaces?
Yes. Spaces count as characters toward the 100-character limit on YouTube, the same as letters and punctuation.
What happens if I exceed the YouTube character limit?
YouTube will prevent you from posting or saving if you exceed the 100-character limit. The character counter in the platform's editor turns red when you approach or hit the limit.
Do emojis count as characters on YouTube?
Yes, emojis count as characters. Most emoji use 1–2 characters of your limit depending on the platform's encoding. Check the live counter above as you type — it shows the exact count as YouTube would see it.