Description SEO Scorer
Score your video description against SEO best practices. Find missing keywords, broken structure, and get an optimized rewrite of your above-the-fold text.
How It Works
Paste Your Video
Link any video you want to optimize the description for
AI Scores Your Description
Keywords, structure, links, timestamps, and above-the-fold text are all audited
Apply the Fixes
Follow specific suggestions to boost your description SEO score
Perfect For
SEO Optimization
Score and improve descriptions to rank higher in YouTube search results
Back-Catalog Audits
Revisit older videos and upgrade descriptions for a second wave of traffic
Pre-Publish Checks
Make sure your description is fully optimized before hitting publish
Competitor Research
Analyze top-ranking videos in your niche to learn their description strategy
FAQ
What does the SEO score measure?
The 0-100 score evaluates your description against proven YouTube SEO best practices: keyword placement in the first 25 words, above-the-fold text quality, total length, link count, timestamps, hashtags, calls to action, and overall readability. Each factor is weighted according to its known impact on YouTube search rankings.
What is "above the fold" in a YouTube description?
The first 150 characters of your description are shown before the "Show more" button on YouTube. This is the most valuable real estate in your entire description because most viewers never click "Show more." Your primary keyword and a compelling hook should always appear in this space.
How many keywords should I include in my description?
Aim for 3-5 relevant keywords woven naturally into 200-500 words. Your primary keyword should appear in the first 25 words. Avoid keyword stuffing, which can hurt rankings. The tool checks both keyword density and placement to ensure you hit the sweet spot.
Should I add timestamps to every video?
Yes, for any video over 5 minutes. Timestamps (chapters) improve viewer experience and appear as rich results in Google search. YouTube also uses them to understand your video structure, which can boost rankings for specific sections of your content.
How many free uses do I get per day?
Up to 5 description scores per day on the free tier, no signup needed. That is enough to audit your latest uploads and compare against competitors. ChannelGrade's paid plans remove the daily cap and include automatic scoring for every new video you publish.