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YouTube Title Counter
Count your YouTube title against the 100-character limit — and the ~60 that actually show in search.
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Quick Answer
The YouTube Title Counter counts your video title against YouTube's 100-character hard limit as you type, showing used, remaining and the limit, colour-coded. Only about the first 60 characters reliably show in desktop search (around 50 on mobile), so put your keywords first. It runs in your browser and shares its engine with the Twitter and Instagram counters.
What the YouTube Title Counter Does
It gives a live count for a YouTube title against the 100-character cap, so you know when you are close or over.
It also reminds you that the visible part is much shorter — roughly 60 characters on desktop search and fewer on mobile — so the front of the title matters most.
How It Works
As you type, it measures the title length, subtracts it from 100, and colour-codes the result.
It runs in JavaScript on your device with no upload.
Methodology
- Type or paste your title. Enter the video title you are considering.
- Count the characters. It measures the title length, including spaces.
- Show what is left. It subtracts the count from 100 to display the remaining characters.
- Colour-code the result. Green normally, amber near the limit, and red once you pass 100 — all live.
How the count works
Characters = length of your title
Remaining = 100 − Characters
Colour: green, amber when under 10% is left, red when overWorked example
A 110-character title → 10 over the 100 limit100 is the hard limit, but only ~60 characters show in desktop search and around 50 on mobile, so lead with your keywords.
Privacy
Your title is counted entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded, stored or logged.
There is no account or history; closing the tab clears your text.
Technical Details
| Limit | 100 characters (hard cap) |
|---|---|
| Visible | ~60 desktop search, ~50 mobile |
| Counts | Plain character length |
| Colour | Green / amber near limit / red over |
| Same engine as | Twitter and Instagram counters |
| Updates | Live, as you type |
| Processing | 100% in-browser |
Standards & references
- YouTube title limit — a video title can be up to 100 characters, including spaces.
- Visible length — only about the first 60 characters reliably show in desktop search results, and mobile truncates earlier, so front-load the key words.
Accuracy & Limitations
100 characters is the hard limit, but the visible portion is much shorter — roughly 60 on desktop search and about 50 on mobile — so the end of a long title can be cut off.
Put the most important keywords near the start, before the truncation point.
It counts the plain length of your title, including spaces.
It is the same engine as the Twitter and Instagram counters, set to 100.
Real-World Use Cases
Writing a title that fits
Stay within 100 characters while keeping the key words visible.
Front-loading keywords
Make sure the searchable words land in the first ~60 characters.
Comparing title options
Check the length of a few title ideas side by side.
Avoiding truncation
See when a title is long enough to be cut off in search.
When to use it — and when not to
Good for
- A live title count against 100
- Keeping keywords inside the visible ~60
- Comparing title lengths
- Checking before publishing
Not the best choice for
- Description or tag limits (different)
- Exact pixel truncation per device
- Tweet or caption limits
- Keyword research
For tags, use the YouTube Tag Generator; for a tweet use the Twitter Character Counter; for a caption use the Instagram Caption Counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YouTube title character limit?
100 characters, including spaces. That is the hard cap YouTube allows.
How much of the title actually shows?
About the first 60 characters in desktop search and roughly 50 on mobile. The rest can be truncated, so lead with your keywords.
Do spaces count?
Yes. Every character counts, including spaces.
What do the colours mean?
Green while you have room, amber as you near 100, and red once you go over.
Should I always use all 100 characters?
No. Keep titles focused; the important words should sit in the visible ~60 characters. Extra length past that is often cut off.
Is this the same as the Twitter and Instagram counters?
Yes, the same tool with the limit set to 100 for YouTube titles.
Does it count the description or tags?
No. Those have separate limits. This counts the title against 100.
Where should I put keywords?
Near the start, so they appear before the title is truncated in search and on mobile.
Is my title uploaded?
No. It is counted entirely in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It counts on a phone just as on a computer.
Can it generate tags too?
No, but the YouTube Tag Generator can suggest tags from your topic.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no limits.
References
Documented against this tool's own code: it counts your title's plain length against 100 and colour-codes what is left — the same engine as the Twitter and Instagram counters, set to YouTube's limit.
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