Title & Description Length Checker

Knowledge Base

Why Truncation Matters

Every platform cuts titles and descriptions at a different point: in search results, on mobile, and in the app itself. The words that get cut off are invisible to a huge share of your audience, so your hook and your call-to-action both need to land before the cutoff, not after it.

Front-load the Important Words

Put your strongest keyword and hook in the first 40 to 60 characters of a title. Put your call-to-action (subscribe link, offer, timestamp) in the first 1 to 2 lines of a description. Most platforms fold the rest behind a "more" link that a large share of viewers never tap.

Search vs. Feed Truncation

Platforms often truncate differently depending on where the text appears. A YouTube title might show fully on desktop search but clip on a mobile notification. This tool uses the tightest commonly-cited limit for each platform so your copy is safe everywhere.

FAQ

Q: Should I always max out the character limit?
A: No. A shorter, punchier title usually outperforms a long one crammed with keywords. Use the limit as a ceiling, not a target.

Q: Do emoji count differently?
A: Some platforms count emoji as 2+ characters internally. This tool counts by character for simplicity. Leave a small buffer if your title is emoji-heavy.