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How Much Text Should Be on a YouTube Thumbnail?

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TL;DR

3–5 words. Big, bold. One idea.

Short Answer

3–5 words max. Big, bold, readable. One main idea. Thumbnail text should reinforce the title, not repeat it. Less is more.

Examples

  • “I QUIT”
  • “SECRET REVEALED”
  • “5 MIN TUTORIAL”

Tips

  1. 1.3–5 words
  2. 2.Big and bold
  3. 3.One idea

Quick Tips

3–5 wordsBoldOne idea

Common Mistakes

  • ✗Too much text
  • ✗Unreadable
  • ✗Repeating title

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FAQ

What's the ideal thumbnail text length?
3–5 words. Readable at small size.
Should thumbnail match title?
Reinforce, not repeat. Same promise.

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