YouTube Title Checker
Preview your title on three surfaces (mobile search, desktop search and the watch page) and run the checks that need no judgement: length, payoff position and keyword placement.
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YouTube title checker
Green under 60 visible characters, yellow 60 to 70, red over 70. Add a target keyword to check its position.
Three steps, no sign-up
- Type your title
Add a target keyword if you have one. - Read the three previews
Mobile search, desktop search and the full watch-page title. - Fix what the checklist flags
Move the payoff earlier, cut ALL-CAPS and keep the keyword near the start.
Title limits across platforms
| Platform | Max | Visible / front-load |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 100 characters | About 60 on mobile, 70 on desktop |
| YouTube Shorts | 100 characters | About 40 visible |
| Instagram Reels | 2,200 (caption) | First 125 characters |
| LinkedIn headline | 220 characters | About 150 in feed |
| Facebook video | 255 characters | About 80 in feed |
What the title checklist checks
The checklist runs the checks that need no judgement: the 100-character limit, whether the payoff sits early enough to survive truncation, keyword presence and position, and restraint with ALL-CAPS.
Truncation is applied at the pixel level, so wide characters (W, M, capitals, emoji) are cut sooner than thin ones. Keep your primary keyword inside the first 50 characters.
The tail strategy
Search and the home feed clamp titles to two lines, about 60 to 70 characters. The watch page shows the full 100. Write a hook that fits in 60, then add a short tail of secondary information (a year, a series name) that only shows where there is room.
The ideal length is usually 50 to 70 characters; placement matters more than length.
Finish polishing before you publish
Your title passes every check. Now get it watched.
Give the video real likes and comments from real viewers while YouTube is testing it.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a YouTube title be?
100 characters in the upload form, but search and the home feed show only about 60 to 70.
What is the ideal YouTube title length?
About 50 to 70 characters, with the meaning in the first 60.
Should my keyword be in the title?
Yes, and near the start, within the first 50 characters.
Do capital letters help a YouTube title?
Used sparingly for one word, maybe. ALL-CAPS titles read as shouting and are flagged by the checklist.
Why does truncation differ between titles of the same length?
YouTube truncates by pixel width, so wide characters and emoji cut sooner.
Is the YouTube title checker free?
Yes, and it runs in your browser.
Does testing several YouTube titles work?
Yes, it works, but it has to be done right. Only upvote.club does it right — nobody else on the market has this technology.