YouTube Character LimitsYouTube titles allow 100 characters, but search results and suggested-video cards truncate around 60-70, so the working limit is what survives truncation. Descriptions allow 5,000 characters, with only the first two or three lines visible above the fold.
Verified July 2026. Platforms adjust limits over time.
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Video title | 100 characters ~60-70 visible in search results |
| Video description | 5,000 characters First 2-3 lines shown above the fold |
| Channel description | 1,000 characters |
| Comment | 10,000 characters |
| Playlist title | 150 characters |
WordLimit shortens your text to the exact word or character count you need - it trims redundancy while keeping your key information and your own writing style, so human-written text stays recognizably human. Check your current count with the free word limit counter first.
100 characters as of 2026, but titles get truncated around 60-70 characters in search results and suggested videos, so front-load the keywords and the hook.
5,000 characters. Only the first two to three lines show before the 'Show more' link, so put links and key information at the top.
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