How it works
Type or paste your title and the analyzer scores it instantly against the factors that consistently matter: character length, where your keyword sits, whether the title gets cut off on mobile, use of numbers and power words, and readability. Each check tells you exactly what to fix.
What makes a strong YouTube title
Strong titles front-load the topic in the first 30 characters, stay under about 70 characters so they don't get truncated, and pair the search keyword with a curiosity hook — a number, a bold claim, or an open loop. The title and thumbnail should work as a pair: the thumbnail grabs attention, the title closes the click.
Common title mistakes
The most common mistakes are burying the keyword at the end, writing titles so long the payoff is cut off, ALL-CAPS shouting that reads as spam, and clickbait that the video doesn't deliver — which tanks watch time and hurts you more than it helps.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a YouTube title be?+
Aim for 40–70 characters. YouTube allows up to 100, but titles get visually truncated around 70 characters on desktop and even earlier on mobile and in the sidebar, so put the important words first.
Do keywords in the title still matter for YouTube SEO?+
Yes. The title is one of the strongest signals YouTube uses to understand your video. Place your main keyword naturally within the first 30 characters — but write for humans first; a title nobody clicks doesn't rank.
What are power words?+
Words that trigger curiosity or emotion — like “proven”, “mistake”, “secret”, “ultimate”, or “nobody”. Used sparingly (one or two per title), they measurably lift click-through rate; overused, they read as clickbait.
Should I use numbers in my title?+
Numbers work well because they set concrete expectations — “7 Editing Mistakes” outperforms “Editing Mistakes” in most niches. Odd numbers and specific figures tend to do slightly better than round ones.
Is this analyzer's score a guarantee of more views?+
No score can guarantee views — the algorithm ultimately rewards watch time and audience satisfaction. The analyzer catches the mechanical problems (truncation, buried keywords, weak hooks) so your good idea gets a fair chance.