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eBay listing title length checker (80 characters)

eBay titles can be up to 80 characters.

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Acme Trail Running Shoes Mens Size 10 Black Lightweight Breathable Mesh Non-SlipSole NEW
$49.99
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89 / 80 charactersOfficial limit

The eBay listing title limit at a glance

Limit
80 characters
How it’s counted
Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
When it’s too long
eBay titles can’t be longer than 80 characters.
Where the number comes from
Official limit
Last reviewed

How to write for it

  • Use words buyers search for; skip “L@@K” and “WOW”.

Got a whole catalog? Upload your file and fix every title at once: brand kept, nothing cut mid-word.

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Where you’ll see the eBay listing title

eBay shows the title in search results and at the top of the listing. Buyers search by it, and it can’t be longer than 80 characters.

Before and after

Before

L@@K!! WOW Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans Mens 32x32 Blue Denim Button Fly Made in USA RARE 90s Great Condition

After

Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans Men’s 32x32 Blue Denim Button Fly Made in USA 90s

Common mistakes

  • Attention grabbers like “L@@K” or “WOW” that waste space and nobody searches for.
  • Leaving out the size, which is one of the first things buyers filter on.
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FAQ

eBay listing title: questions

What is the eBay listing title limit?

80 characters. eBay titles can be up to 80 characters.

Does eBay count spaces in the 80 characters?

Yes. Every letter, number, space and symbol counts toward the 80.

What happens if my title is too long?

eBay titles can’t be longer than 80 characters. Shorten it before you publish.

Do spaces and emoji count?

Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.

Can I check a whole catalog at once?

Yes. Upload a CSV or Excel file on the Bulk page and Truncly checks and fixes every row, then gives the file back with fixes added.