YouTube Description Character Counter
Count YouTube description characters, words, hashtags, and mentions against the 5,000-character maximum.
A useful YouTube description can summarize the video, surface key terms naturally, add chapters, credit collaborators, and point viewers to the next step. Track the official 5,000-character maximum here while keeping the opening lines focused on what viewers will get.
Check a YouTube description before uploading
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Write your youtube description
Paste or write your youtube description. Nothing is uploaded while you work.
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Review the live counts
Watch characters, words, hashtags, mentions, and the remaining 5,000-character budget update as you edit.
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Copy description
Use Copy description, then paste it into the destination field.
YouTube description example
Try this sample, then replace it with language that fits your audience:
In this video, we build a repeatable weekly content plan from one customer interview. 00:00 Why the old workflow failed 01:42 The new system
Before you paste the result
- Use the opening lines for a unique video summary.
- Put chapter timestamps in a consistent format.
- Keep credits and important links clearly labeled.
Your draft stays private
Your draft stays in this tab while you count or format it. It is not uploaded or saved. A typical emoji counts as one character here; combined emoji may be counted differently by the app where you publish. The working limit follows the current youtube description limit.
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