YouTube Description Length Checker
Analyze your YouTube description for optimal length, hashtags, links, and timestamps. Improve your video SEO!
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Suggestions
- • Add 3-5 hashtags for better discoverability
- • Add links to your social media or website
- • Include a call-to-action to subscribe
Paste a description to analyze
Features
- Character & word count
- Hashtag counter
- Link detection
- Timestamp finder
- SEO suggestions
- Above-fold preview
How to Use
- 1Paste your description
- 2Check the analysis report
- 3Fix any issues shown
- 4Aim for 200-1000 characters minimum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max description length?
5000 characters maximum. The first 100-150 show before "Show more".
What should the first line contain?
Include your main keyword and a hook. This is what appears in search results.
How many hashtags should I use?
3-15 hashtags. YouTube ignores all hashtags if you use more than 15.
Do timestamps help SEO?
Yes! Timestamps create chapters and can appear in search results.