Free tool
YouTube character counter
The YouTube limit is 5,000 characters per description. Paste your text to get the exact count, plus whether it fits on every other platform.
How YouTube counts characters
Every character in the video description counts, including links and timestamps.
The video title is separate and has its own 100 character limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube character limit?
5,000 characters for a description. Every character in the video description counts, including links and timestamps.
What happens if my YouTube description is over the limit?
YouTube refuses or cuts text that runs past the limit. Socialync checks the count before it publishes and tells you which platform is over, so you can shorten it or write a separate YouTube version.
Can I post the same text to YouTube and other platforms at once?
Yes. Socialync publishes one post to all 9 platforms at once and lets you write a separate caption for any platform with a tighter limit. The free plan needs no card.