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eBay title checker

Paste your title to see how much of the 80-character limit you're using and what's wasting space. It all runs in your browser.

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How to write a title that gets found

  1. Lead with what buyers type. Brand, product type, model.
  2. Add the details that separate your item. Size, color, material, year, edition, capacity.
  3. Use the space. You get 80 characters. Titles under about 60 usually leave search matches on the table.
  4. Skip the filler. Words like "nice", "look" and "wow", symbols and shipping promises add nothing to search.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters can an eBay title have?

An eBay title can be up to 80 characters, including spaces. Using most of that space gives buyers' searches more words to match, so a title of 65 to 80 characters is usually a good target.

What should go in an eBay title?

Lead with the words a buyer would type: brand, product type and model, then the details that separate your item from similar ones, such as size, color, material, capacity, year or edition. Put the most important words first.

Should I use all caps, symbols or words like WOW and L@@K?

No. Hype words, symbols and exclamation marks use up characters without matching what buyers search for. Plain, specific words work better, and normal capitalization is easier to read in search results.

Should I put 'free shipping' in my title?

Usually not. Shipping is set in the listing's shipping options, where buyers can filter on it, so spending title characters on it wastes space you could use for keywords.

Does this tool store my titles?

No. Everything is checked in your browser and nothing you type is sent to our server.