YouTube title generator
Eight titles under 70 characters, each paired with the two to four words that should go on the thumbnail. The title and thumbnail should work as a pair, not repeat each other.
Your titles appear here. Tip: describe what happens and what is surprising, not just the subject.
Title checker
Paste a title to check it against YouTube's display limits. This runs instantly, no AI.
Seven title angles that work
| Angle | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Result | I did X, here's what happened | I Ran Every Day for 30 Days: Here's What Changed |
| Number | N things / N minutes | 7 Settings That Double Your Battery Life |
| Contrast | Cheap vs expensive / X vs Y | $50 vs $500 Headphones: Can You Hear It? |
| Warning | Stop doing X | Stop Washing Your Car Like This |
| How-to | How to X (without Y) | How to Edit Videos Without Expensive Software |
| Question | Is X worth it? | Is a Standing Desk Worth It After a Year? |
| Challenge | X with only Y | Cooking a Week of Meals With One Pan |
Questions
How long should a YouTube title be?
YouTube allows 100 characters, but titles longer than about 60 to 70 characters are often cut off in search results and suggested videos. Put the hook in the first 40 characters.
Should the title and thumbnail say the same thing?
No. They appear side by side, so repeating yourself wastes space. The thumbnail should show or say something that makes the title more intriguing. That is why this generator pairs every title with separate thumbnail text.
Which AI model writes the titles?
OpenAI GPT-6 Luna, called through Vercel AI Gateway. Your topic is sent only when you press Generate, and nothing is stored on our side.
Are clickbait titles bad?
Titles that promise something the video doesn't deliver hurt watch time and can break YouTube's spam and deceptive practices policy. A strong title is specific and honest; the generator is instructed to write titles the video can deliver.