The checks cover what YouTube and Google can read: title length and keyword placement, description length and opening lines, chapters, links, tags, hashtags, captions and thumbnail resolution.
How to use the video seo checker
- 1Paste a video link.
- 2Add the keyword you want to rank for (optional but recommended).
- 3Press Check SEO and work through the suggestions.
How it works
Each rule has a fixed point value, and partial credit is given for near-misses (like a 90-character title). The final score is points earned divided by points available. The score is a checklist, not a prediction of rankings — watch time, satisfaction and click-through rate matter more and aren't public.
Frequently asked questions
Does a score of 100 guarantee rankings?
No. This checks metadata best practices. YouTube ranks primarily on how viewers respond to your video.
Why does my video lose points for captions when it has auto-captions?
The public API only reports captions the creator uploaded. Uploading a corrected caption file improves accessibility and accuracy.