YouTube Title Checker
Check title length, get a score, and preview how it looks in YouTube feeds — with an optional thumbnail.
Feeds often cut off near 55 characters. Hard limit is 100.
See how your title looks with a thumbnail — stays in your browser.
Desktop feed preview
Your title preview appears here
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Mobile feed preview
Your title preview appears here
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How it works
Simple steps. Instant feedback.
- 1
Enter your title
Type your title for a live character count, score, and truncation feedback.
- 2
Add a thumbnail (optional)
Upload a thumbnail to see title + image together like a real feed card.
- 3
Compare desktop & mobile
YouTube often truncates around 55 characters in search and suggestions — check both previews.
- 4
Optimize & publish
Tighten wording from the score tips, then copy and paste into YouTube Studio.
Pro tips
Get more from this tool
- Keep titles under 55 characters to avoid truncation in search and suggestions.
- Put the main keyword near the start.
- Numbers and brackets often improve click-through.
- Avoid ALL CAPS and trailing ellipsis.
- 20–55 characters is the sweet spot for most devices.
- Match the thumbnail story — title and image should work as a pair.
- Test 2–3 variants; the preview updates live.
- Emojis count toward the limit — use them sparingly.
FAQ
Common questions
YouTube often truncates titles around 55 characters in search results and suggested videos. Viewers may only see a cut-off line with “…”.
Aim for 20–55 characters. You can use up to 100, but longer titles usually get truncated in feeds.
We score length (especially the 20–55 range), keyword placement cues, and common pitfalls like ALL CAPS. 80+ is strong; under 60 needs work.
Yes. Shorts use the same title limits; staying under 55 characters still helps on mobile.
Yes. We count graphemes (what you see), which is closest to how titles feel in the UI.
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