Social Media · No. 60

YouTube Description Length Checker

Check the 5,000 character limit, preview the first lines and validate chapters.

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How it works

Three steps, zero setup.

Everything runs in your browser, so results appear the moment you type.

01

Paste your text

Type, paste or upload a text file into the box above.

02

Watch the results

Every number and highlight updates live as you edit.

03

Fine-tune and export

Adjust the options, then copy, download or export the report.

About this tool

The checker counts characters against YouTube's 5,000 limit, shows the first lines that appear above the fold, counts hashtags and links, and validates timestamps so your video chapters work.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

The first timestamp must be 0:00, there must be at least three timestamps in ascending order, and each chapter must be at least 10 seconds long.

Yes. It is completely free with no sign up, no usage limits and no API keys. Every Content Refiner tool runs in your browser.

Yes. Your text is processed on your own device and is never uploaded, stored or shared. Once the page has loaded, the tool even works offline.

Yes. The YouTube Description Length Checker works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.