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Etsy listing title length checker (140 characters)
Etsy titles can be up to 140 characters. Etsy recommends short, clear titles over keyword lists.
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The Etsy listing title limit at a glance
- Limit
- 140 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Etsy titles can’t be longer than 140 characters.
- Where the number comes from
- Official limit
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Describe the item plainly in the first few words.
Got a whole catalog? Upload your file and fix every title at once: brand kept, nothing cut mid-word.
Fix a fileWhere you’ll see the Etsy listing title
Etsy shows the title in search results, on the listing page and in shared links. Search results usually show only the first few words.
Before and after
Personalized Necklace, Name Necklace, Custom Name Jewelry, Gift for Her, Mothers Day Gift, Birthday Gift, Bridesmaid Gift, Gold Name Necklace, Christmas Gift
Personalized Gold Name Necklace, Custom Name Jewelry, Gift for Her
Common mistakes
- Repeating near-identical keyword phrases; Etsy recommends clear, short titles.
- Describing the occasion before the item itself.
Etsy listing title: questions
What is the Etsy listing title limit?
140 characters. Etsy titles can be up to 140 characters. Etsy recommends short, clear titles over keyword lists.
Do I need all 140 characters on Etsy?
No. Etsy recommends short, readable titles and uses tags for extra keywords, so say what the item is in the first few words.
What happens if my title is too long?
Etsy titles can’t be longer than 140 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.