YouTube Description Counter

Live count against YouTube's 5,000-character description limit. Only the first 125 characters show before "show more" — put your CTA there.

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5,000 character limit
YouTube descriptions can be up to 5,000 characters. Past that, the save button greys out.
First 125 chars show before "more"
The preview is 2–3 lines. Put your CTA, main link, or search keyword in the first 125 chars.
Links are allowed
Unlike Instagram, YouTube allows and auto-links URLs in descriptions. Put affiliate links, timestamps, and resource lists below the fold.
Hashtags show above title
Up to 15 hashtags work — the first 3 render above the title.

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