YouTube video title character counter
YouTube video titles are limited to 100 characters and cannot include some invalid characters, but many surfaces show less before truncating. Spaces, punctuation, numbers, and emoji count, so the title needs the core topic and hook early enough for search, subscriptions, and mobile recommendations.
YouTube video title character limit
100
characters max
YouTube caps titles at 100 characters while search and recommendation surfaces may display a shorter visible title.
0 characters
With spaces
0
No spaces
0
Words
0
Lines
0
Examples
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YouTube title character limit FAQ
- How many characters are allowed in YouTube title?
- YouTube title has a 100-character limit.
- Why does YouTube video title have a character limit?
- YouTube caps titles at 100 characters while search and recommendation surfaces may display a shorter visible title.
- Do spaces count toward the YouTube title limit?
- Yes, spaces count toward character limits on all major platforms.
- What happens if I exceed the YouTube title limit?
- The platform usually rejects the title or truncates it. Use the counter above to stay safely under 100 characters.