YouTube character counter
Free YouTube character counter. Paste your text to see characters, words and how much room is left under the 100-character title limit.
YouTube limits at a glance
| Field | Limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Title | 100 | |
| Description | 5,000 | |
| Tags (total characters) | 500 | |
| Community post | 5,000 | |
| Playlist title | 150 |
Limits as published by the network at the time of writing; see the official help pages for changes.
How to use the YouTube character counter
- Pick the field you are writing (post, bio, headline).
- Paste or type your text. The bar turns amber near the limit and red over it.
- Check words, hashtags and mentions. Up to 3 hashtags shown above the title; put them in the description.
- Copy the text, or open it in a scheduler to preview it on every network at once.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a YouTube title have?+
100 characters. This counter uses the same per-character counting most networks use, where an emoji counts as one character.
Do emojis count as one character?+
Most networks count one visible emoji as one character, although a few complex emoji (skin tones, flags) can count as two. This tool counts visible characters and shows the emoji count separately.
Do links count towards the limit?+
On YouTube links count at their full length. Use a short link or the UTM builder to keep them tidy.
Does this tool store my text?+
No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
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