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YouTube Tags Character Limit
The YouTube tags limit is 500 characters. Paste your text below to see how much room is left.
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The short answer
YouTube allows up to 500 characters in the tags.
What counts toward the limit
The 500 limit is shared by all tags combined, including the commas that separate them.
How much people actually see
Tags are not shown to viewers. YouTube says they help only with commonly misspelled search terms, so they matter far less than the title and description.
Tips for fitting your tags
- Use the main keyword first, then a few close variations and common misspellings.
- Do not stuff unrelated tags, which can count as misleading metadata.
- Spend your effort on the title, thumbnail and description instead.
How this compares with other limits
| Platform | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Title | 100 |
| YouTube | Description | 5,000 |
| YouTube | Tags | 500 |
| YouTube | Channel Description | 1,000 |
| YouTube | Comment | 10,000 |
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
How many YouTube tags can I use?
There is no fixed number, only the 500 total character limit across all tags.
Do tags still help ranking?
Only a little. YouTube treats them as a minor signal compared with the title and description.
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.