Paste your video title to instantly score it for length, click-through appeal, and SEO — and see exactly how it shows up in YouTube search before you publish.
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Type a title to get your score out of 100.
Your title is the single biggest factor in whether someone clicks your video. A strong YouTube title is short enough to read at a glance, sparks curiosity, and includes the keywords people actually search for. Use the checker above, then apply these rules:
YouTube allows up to 100 characters, but where your title appears decides how much is actually shown. Here's how titles get truncated across surfaces:
| Where it shows | Visible characters | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Search results | ~60 characters | Keep your key message in the first 60 |
| Suggested videos (sidebar) | ~40–50 characters | Front-load the hook |
| Mobile app | ~40 characters before wrap | Shorter wins on mobile |
| Watch page (full) | Up to 100 characters | 100 is the hard limit |
Your score out of 100 combines the factors that most affect clicks and discovery: staying within YouTube's 100-character limit, fitting inside the ~60-character visible window, including a number, using a curiosity-driving power word, avoiding ALL CAPS, landing in a scannable 3–14 word range, and a small bonus for brackets or parentheses. A score of 80+ means your title is clear, clickable, and search-friendly.
YouTube allows up to 100 characters, but titles are often truncated around 60 characters in search and suggested videos. Aim for 60 characters or fewer so your full title is always visible.
Yes. Numbered and list-style titles (e.g. "5 ways…", "in 2025") tend to get higher click-through rates because they set a clear expectation and stand out visually.
Absolutely. YouTube uses your title to understand and rank your video. Include the phrase your audience would search, and place it near the front of the title.
Yes. Along with watch time and engagement, your title is one of the strongest signals YouTube uses to match your video to searches and suggested feeds. A clear, keyword-relevant title helps both ranking and click-through rate.
Lead with a benefit or curiosity gap, add a number, keep it under 60 characters, and make sure it pairs with your thumbnail. Avoid vague titles like "vlog 12" — be specific about what the viewer gets.
You can, and a single relevant emoji can help a title stand out — but don't overdo it. Too many emojis look spammy and can hurt trust. Never rely on an emoji to carry meaning.
Generally yes. Writing the whole title in capitals reads as shouting and clickbait, which can lower trust and watch time. Capitalize for emphasis on one word at most.
The score weighs length (within 100 and ideally under 60 characters), whether you include a number, a power word, avoid ALL CAPS, keep a scannable word count, and use brackets — see the breakdown above.
Yes, it's 100% free and runs entirely in your browser — nothing is stored. Check as many titles as you like.
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