YouTube Character Limits
- Video description5,000 characters
- Video title100 characters
- Visible in search~150 characters
YouTube Description Tips
- First 150 characters appear in search results
- Include important keywords early
- Add timestamps for longer videos
- Include links to related videos and playlists
- Add a call-to-action (subscribe, like, comment)
FAQs
How long should my YouTube description be?
While you can use up to 5,000 characters, aim for at least 200-300 characters to provide context for YouTube's algorithm. Longer descriptions (1,000+) can help with SEO if they're relevant.
Do hashtags count in the description?
Yes. YouTube allows up to 15 hashtags in the description. The first 3 appear above your video title.