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YouTube Channel Description Character Limit
The YouTube channel description limit is 1,000 characters. Paste your text below to see how much room is left.
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The short answer
YouTube allows up to 1,000 characters in the channel description.
What counts toward the limit
Letters, numbers, spaces, links and line breaks count.
How much people actually see
The first lines show on the channel home and in search. The rest is on the About tab.
Tips for fitting your channel description
- Open with who the channel is for and what they get.
- Add your upload schedule and a business email if you take sponsors.
- Include the main keyword naturally once or twice.
How this compares with other limits
| Platform | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Channel Description | 1,000 |
| Headline | 220 | |
| About Section | 2,600 |
Limits come from platform help pages and published guides, and platforms change them. Where it matters, confirm in the app. See every limit on the character limits hub.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the channel description shown?
On the About tab of your channel, with a preview in some places.
Can I add links?
Yes, links in the description are clickable.
Where can I check my text length for every platform at once?
Use the social media character counter, which shows the limit for each platform side by side.