Shorts
Type what your Short is about to get ten short, hook-led title ideas written for the Shorts feed. Each idea shows its character count so you can keep titles quick to read on a phone.
How to title a Short
Hook formats
In the Shorts player the title sits over the video, so a few punchy words usually read better than a full sentence.
Shorts viewers swipe fast. The title should support the opening moment of the video rather than explain the whole thing.
Short titles are easier to read over moving video. Remove filler words and keep the core idea.
Shorts can also appear in search and on channel pages, where the title helps viewers understand what the Short is about.
Common questions
Length, hashtags, and what a Shorts title needs to do.
There is no special limit for Shorts beyond YouTube’s 100-character title limit, but short titles work best because they overlay the video on phones. Many creators keep them to a handful of words.
No. YouTube identifies Shorts by their vertical format and length. Adding #Shorts is optional and mostly a labelling habit.
A good hook creates a reason to keep watching in the first second: a surprising result, a relatable situation, or a promise of something quick and useful. The title should reinforce that hook.
Long-form titles usually need more context and search terms. Use the YouTube Title Generator for long videos and this tool for Shorts.
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