YouTube allows 100 characters in a title. Is it better to use them all? The right YouTube title length depends on where people see it — and where you put the most important words.
- On phones, search results often show around the first 60–70 characters.
- 4 steps: Put the keyword first → Add a reason to click → Use the rest for context → Shorts: end with 2 hashtags.
- Read the first 50 characters alone — do they make sense?
Who is this for?
Creators unsure how long titles should be, especially on Shorts.
What viewers see
On phones, search results often show around the first 60–70 characters. Shorts show even less on the player. So the first 50 characters must make sense on their own — the rest adds keywords and context.
Write a strong title — step by step
- Put the keyword first — within the first 50 characters.
- Add a reason to click — a result, number or question.
- Use the rest for context — a second phrase.
- Shorts: end with 2 hashtags — lowercase.
Why longer titles can help
More characters can hold your main keyword and a second phrase people search for. For Shorts, two small hashtags at the end (for example #shorts #youtubeseo) can also help YouTube understand the topic.
How Showcase scores titles
Titles from 40 to 100 characters get full length points, so the long titles from Fix SEO are never marked as a problem. A number in the title is a small bonus, not a must.
Example: short vs full title
Short: “Chai Recipe” (11 characters). Full: “Masala Chai Recipe at Home in 5 Minutes — Dhaba Style, No Bitter Taste” (72). The full title says what, how fast and why — and matches more searches.
Mistakes to avoid
- Keyword at the end. It may be cut off on phones.
- ALL CAPS. It looks like spam.
- Stuffing keywords. It must still read naturally.
- Hashtags in long-video titles. Keep them in the description.
Smart tips
- Read the first 50 characters alone — do they make sense?
- Use Title Preview to see it on a phone.
- Test two titles over two weeks.
- Match the thumbnail text, don’t repeat it.
Hindi mein samjhein
YouTube title 100 akshar tak ho sakta hai. Zaroori shabd pehle 50 akshar me rakhiye. Shorts me aakhir me 2 chhote hashtags laga sakte hain.
FAQ
What is the YouTube title limit?
100 characters.
How much shows on phones?
Roughly the first 60–70 characters in search.
Should Shorts titles have hashtags?
Two small ones at the end can help.
Is a number required?
No, it is just a bonus.