Character Counter for YouTube Description — Free
Character counter for YouTube description — free, online, no upload, runs entirely in your browser. YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters in a video description, and only the first ~120 characters appear above the "Show more" fold. This counter shows live total count plus a visual marker for the first 120 characters so you front-load the most important info. Paste your draft, see real-time counts, and craft a description that's SEO-optimized, fully visible above the fold, and uses the full 5,000-character allowance for chapters, links, and timestamps.
How to character counter for youtube description
- Paste or type your text into the editor above.
- Counts and stats update live as you type — no button to press.
- Copy the result or save your work to a file when you're done.
Common use cases
- Hitting word and character limits for academic, blog, and social posts
- Estimating reading time for newsletters and articles
- Cleaning up text pasted from Word, Notion, or Google Docs
- Counting characters for SEO meta titles and descriptions
- Tracking writing progress against daily or per-section goals
Frequently asked questions
What's the YouTube description character limit?
5,000 characters total. Only the first ~120 are visible above the "Show more" link.
How many lines can I use?
No fixed line cap — the limit is character-based.
Is it free?
Yes — fully free with no signup.
Are descriptions uploaded?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser.