YouTube Description Character Counter

About YouTube Character Limits

YouTube video descriptions can be up to 5,000 characters, giving you ample space for SEO, timestamps, links, and context. However, only the first 100-150 characters appear above the fold. Great YouTube descriptions serve multiple purposes: they help your video rank in search, provide context for viewers, include timestamps for navigation, and add links to related content or products. The opening should include your primary keywords and a compelling hook that encourages viewers to read more.

How to Use This Tool

1. Type or paste your text into the text area above
2. Watch the character count update in real-time
3. Monitor the progress bar to see how close you are to the limit
4. Adjust your text to stay within YouTube's 5,000-character limit
5. Copy your optimized text and paste it into YouTube

Understanding the Counter

• Character Count: Total number of characters including spaces and punctuation
• Without Spaces: Character count excluding all whitespace
• Remaining: How many more characters you can add before hitting the limit
• Progress Bar: Visual indicator of how much of the limit you've used
• Recommended Limit: YouTube allows 5,000 characters, but posts under 200 characters often perform better

Note: This tool counts characters locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.