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YouTube channel description limit
A YouTube channel description can be up to 1,000 characters. It appears on your channel page and helps YouTube and search engines understand what the channel is about.
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Open the character counterYouTube channel description: the numbers
| Maximum | 1,000 characters |
|---|---|
| How it counts | Characters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count. |
| English words that fit | 153–181 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Every character counts, including spaces and line breaks.
Best length vs the maximum
- Say who the channel is for and what they will get, in the first sentence.
- Mention how often you post.
- Add links in the channel’s links section rather than in the text.
Questions and answers
How long can a YouTube channel description be?
1,000 characters.