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Free YouTube SEO Checker
Paste a title, get real SEO and CTR scores with the reasons behind them. Deterministic scoring — the same rules every time — free 3× a day, no account needed.
How it scores
Rules, not vibes
The checker runs the exact deterministic scorer used inside ViewMade's paid optimizer — so a 34 here is a 34 there. Three rule families drive the number:
Keyword placement
Is your target keyword in the title at all — and is it near the front, where search rewards it most?
Length zone
Titles have an ideal length band. Too short reads thin to search; too long gets truncated in results.
Hook strength
Click-driving power words and curiosity signals are detected and scored — the CTR half of the sticker.
FAQ
The honest fine print
Is it actually free?
Yes — 3 checks a day, no account and no credit card. The limit is per person and resets daily; signing up removes it.
How is the score calculated?
Deterministic rules, not an AI guess: keyword placement, title length zone and click-driving power words. It is the same scorer that runs inside the paid optimizer, so the numbers match what you would see in the studio.
What do I get if I enter my email?
Every finding unlocks on the page and the full report is queued to your inbox. Without an email you still get the real SEO and CTR scores plus the top findings.
When the score isn't enough
The full tool writes the fix
Scoring tells you what's wrong. The SEO Score & Optimize tool in the studio also returns rewritten titles, a search-optimized description, tags and thumbnail text — each rewrite scored — for 2 credits a run.