Type your topic, choose a title type, and get fifteen titles with their length. YouTube allows up to 100 characters in a title; the counter turns red past that.
How to use the title generator
- Write your topic as a short phrase: “bake sourdough bread”, “budget travel in Japan”.
- Choose a type, or keep “Any type” for a mix.
- For list titles, set the number of items. For comparisons, add the second option.
- Copy a title you like and adjust it so it describes your video exactly.
YouTube title rules
- 100 characters at most, according to YouTube Help.
- The YouTube Data API documentation adds that titles cannot contain the characters < and >.
Sources: YouTube Help on video details and the YouTube Data API documentation. Checked on October 11, 2026.
What makes a title work
- Words people search for, near the start. Long titles get cut off on phones and in suggestions, so the beginning carries the meaning.
- One clear promise. Viewers should know what they get before they click.
- Title and thumbnail tell one story. The thumbnail shows, the title explains. Do not repeat the same words in both.
- Honest. A title that oversells leads to quick exits, and YouTube’s rules ban misleading metadata.
FAQ
How long should a YouTube title be?
YouTube accepts up to 100 characters. Shorter is usually clearer: put the key words first in case the end is cut.
Can I change a title after publishing?
Yes, at any time in YouTube Studio. Some creators test a new title when a video gets impressions but few clicks.