Tag Counter
Count your YouTube tags and check the total character limit of 500. Paste your tags below — the tag count and total characters update live as you type.
How to use
- Paste your tags in the box above, separated by commas or one per line.
- The tag count and total characters update live as you type.
- Keep the total under 500 characters before pasting the tags into YouTube Studio.
About this tool
The Tag Counter does one job well: Count your YouTube tags and check the total character limit of 500.. Just type in your tags (comma separated or one per line), press “Count Tags”, and read the result below the form. Free, with no account needed — open the page and use it as often as you like.
Search and suggested videos bring in viewers long after you publish, but only if YouTube can understand what your video is about. The Tag Counter helps with that part of the job — the titles, descriptions, tags and keywords that tell YouTube and viewers what to expect. Use it while you are uploading or planning, when a few careful words can keep a video findable for months.
Using it takes less than a minute. First, paste your tags in the box above, separated by commas or one per line. Next, the tag count and total characters update live as you type. Then, keep the total under 500 characters before pasting the tags into YouTube Studio.
The result is a single number based on the figures you entered, so it is only as accurate as your inputs. If you type in real figures from YouTube Studio, the answer reflects your channel — if you guess the inputs, the answer is a rough guide at best. One thing worth knowing: YouTube allows up to 500 characters of tags in total for one video, including commas between tags. Treat the figure as an estimate for planning, not a guaranteed outcome — your real results will depend on your audience, niche and timing.
- Take a second to re-read your tags (comma separated or one per line) before you submit — the tool can only work with what you give it.
- Keep in mind that separate tags with commas or put one tag per line.
- Revisit older videos too: improving a title or description can revive a video that stopped getting views.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tag Counter free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no sign-up. Paste your tags and the counts update live.
What is the YouTube tag character limit?
YouTube allows up to 500 characters of tags in total for one video, including commas between tags.
How should I separate my tags?
Separate tags with commas or put one tag per line. Both formats work with this tool.