YouTube Character Counter
Paste your text below to count characters and words in real time and see exactly how much room you have left against every YouTube limit. The YouTube title limit is 100 characters, and the description limit is 5,000. It all runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the character limit for YouTube?
The YouTube title limit is 100 characters, and the description limit is 5,000. Going over means your text gets cut off, so check the count before you post.
How do I count characters for YouTube?
Type or paste your text in the box above and this tool counts characters and words as you go, then shows how much room is left against each YouTube limit. It runs in your browser with nothing uploaded.
Does the counter include spaces and emojis?
Yes. Spaces count as characters and each emoji counts too. This tool counts every character so your caption does not get truncated when you publish.
Why does my YouTube text get cut off?
Because it went over the limit. YouTube truncates anything past its cap, so checking the count first keeps your call to action and hashtags visible.
Can I schedule my YouTube post once it fits?
Yes. Once your text looks right, Quegly lets you schedule and auto-publish posts from a visual calendar across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads, LinkedIn®, and Bluesky. Plans start at $19.99 a month.