YouTube specs and facts
7 facts · last verified 22 September 2026
| Fact | Current value | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Key ranking signals source ↗ | click-through rate, watch time and average view duration, session time, viewer satisfaction surveys | 22/09/2026 |
| Description character limit source ↗ | 5,000 characters | 22/09/2026 |
| UK Partner Programme thresholds source ↗ | 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours (or 10M Shorts views in 90 days); fan-funding access from 500 subscribers | 22/09/2026 |
| Shorts dimensions source ↗ | 9:16 vertical, 1080×1920 | 22/09/2026 |
| Shorts maximum length source ↗ | 3 minutes | 22/09/2026 |
| Thumbnail specification source ↗ | 1280×720, under 2MB, JPG/PNG | 22/09/2026 |
| Title character limit source ↗ | 100 characters (about 70 visible in search) | 22/09/2026 |
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