Free Title Checker
Check an SEO title, YouTube title, book title or essay title before you publish. See length, keyword position and wording problems in one list. It runs in your browser, so your text stays private.
- Pass Length: 42 characters. Within the usual 50-60 character range.
- Pass Keyword: The phrase appears in the first half of the title.
- Pass Clickbait wording: No common clickbait phrases found.
What each mode checks
- SEO title checker: length near 60 characters, estimated pixel width, keyword in the first half, pipe-separated keyword lists and brand suffix.
- YouTube title checker: visible length on mobile, keyword position, leading numbers and clickbait phrases.
- Book title checker: word count, subtitle structure and repeated words.
- Essay title checker: word count and the hook-plus-scope structure.
Need better wording? Draft options in the title generator, then fix capitalization with the title capitalization tool. For background, read what an SEO title is.
Questions about checking titles
What does a title checker look at?Tap to expand
It checks length, estimated width in search results, where your target phrase appears, repeated words, vague superlatives, clickbait wording, capitalization and a few format rules for each type of title.
How long should an SEO title be?Tap to expand
About 50 to 60 characters is a safe target. Google cuts titles by pixel width rather than a fixed character count, so the tool also estimates width for the SEO mode.
How do I check a YouTube SEO title?Tap to expand
Choose YouTube mode, paste the title and add your main search phrase. Keep the phrase in the first half, stay near 60 characters so it is not cut off on mobile, and make sure the title makes a promise the video keeps.
What makes a good book title?Tap to expand
Short, memorable, and clear about the kind of book. Test it at thumbnail size, search it in quotes to see how many books already use it, and use a subtitle to state the promise or genre.
How do I check an essay title?Tap to expand
Aim for a title that previews your argument and its scope. A colon often helps: a short hook, then a precise subject, method or population. Check your course's length rules.
Is the score a ranking prediction?Tap to expand
No. It is a quick checklist score. Rankings depend on the page, competition and many other factors. Use the checks to catch obvious problems, then judge the title as a reader would.
Is my title stored or sent anywhere?Tap to expand
No. The checks run in your browser and the text is not sent to a server.