YouTube SEO Title Analyzer

Turn Decent YouTube Titles into High-CTR Options

Strong titles are specific, keyword-aware, and honest. This prompt builder helps you brief AI like a YouTube strategist so you can analyze and upgrade your working titles without losing your voice.

Generate SEO Title Analysis Prompt

No login. Free to use. Works with any AI model.

Best for: Improving existing titles
Optimized for: CTR and keyword relevance
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, spreadsheets

SEO Title Analysis Prompt Builder

Paste your working title, keyword, and audience. Get a detailed prompt to analyze and improve it.

Current title

Primary keyword (optional)

Target audience

Main goal

Generated prompt

You are an expert YouTube SEO strategist and copywriter.

Analyze and improve the YouTube title below.

- Current title: I tried YouTube automation for 30 days (here is what happened)
- Primary keyword to include: YouTube automation for beginners
- Target audience: beginner creators who want to grow faceless channels using AI tools
- Main goal for this video: Maximize click-through rate

Requirements:
- Keep the title honest while maximizing curiosity and clarity.
- Maintain a natural, human tone instead of clickbait.
- Stay within 55–60 characters when possible.
- Ensure the main keyword (or a close variation) appears once.

Output format:
- First, provide a short critique of the original title (2–3 bullets).
- Then, suggest 5–10 improved title options.
- For each new title, include:
  - The title itself
  - Approximate character count
  - A note on the angle (e.g. case study, how-to, story).

Paste this into ChatGPT or your favorite AI tool to analyze and improve your YouTube title.

How to Use AI to Analyze YouTube Titles

YouTube titles sit at the intersection of copywriting and SEO. They need to be clear enough for the algorithm and compelling enough for humans. Rather than guessing, you can use AI as a second set of eyes that understands both sides.

When you share your current title, target keyword, audience, and goal, AI can point out where the title is strong and where it might be confusing, too vague, or missing an opportunity to be more specific.

This SEO title analyzer prompt helps you ask for that feedback in a structured way so you can quickly iterate toward better ideas.

Best ChatGPT Prompts for YouTube SEO Titles

A strong YouTube title prompt does not just ask “give me better titles”. It explains what the video is about, who it is for, and what outcome you want the title to drive.

Useful prompts usually include:

The working title you already have.
The main keyword or phrase you want to rank for.
The kind of viewer you want to attract and how advanced they are.
The main goal, such as CTR, ranking, or selling a specific offer.
Constraints like character count or words you do not want to use.

By including these details, you can ask AI to behave like a thoughtful editor rather than a random idea generator.

Step-by-Step YouTube Title Improvement Workflow

You can combine this title analyzer with your existing publishing process to improve videos without rewriting everything from scratch.

Draft your own title based on the core idea of the video and your target keyword.
Use this prompt to ask AI for a critique and 5–10 alternatives.
Choose two or three options that feel the most aligned with your style and test them over time.
Track which angles tend to perform best—stories, how-tos, challenges, or case studies.
Save your winning patterns in a personal title swipe file so you can reuse the underlying structure later.

Over dozens of videos, this process can significantly improve click-through rates without turning your channel into clickbait.

Examples of High-Converting YouTube Title Analysis Prompts

The examples below show how different creators might use this tool to analyze and upgrade their titles. Each example includes a working title, audience description, and goal.

You can adapt these patterns to your own videos by swapping in your titles, keywords, and goals.

Free YouTube SEO Title Analysis Prompt Template

Use this template as a reusable YouTube SEO title prompt. It works whether you run a faceless channel, an educational series, or a product-focused channel.

Copy-paste title analysis template

You are an expert YouTube SEO strategist and copywriter.

Analyze and improve the YouTube title below:
- Current title: [paste your working title]
- Primary keyword: [target keyword or phrase]
- Target audience: [who you want to attract]
- Main goal for this video: [CTR / ranking / product / subscribers]

Requirements:
- Keep the title honest while maximizing curiosity and clarity.
- Use a natural tone and avoid clickbait.
- Aim for 55–60 characters when possible.
- Ensure the main keyword (or a close variation) appears once.

Output:
- Brief critique of the original title (2–3 bullets).
- 5–10 improved title options with character counts and angle notes.

Example SEO Title Analysis Prompts

Here are a few example prompts you could create with this tool for different channels and goals.

Faceless automation channel

Analyze and improve the title "I let AI run my YouTube channel for 30 days" for beginners interested in YouTube automation. The main goal is to maximize CTR while staying honest.

Educational coding channel

Improve the title "Learn React in 2026 (full course)" for complete beginners who feel overwhelmed by JavaScript. The goal is to attract serious students, not casual viewers.

Notion productivity channel

Analyze and suggest better versions of "My Notion setup for YouTube" aimed at part-time creators who want a simple system to post weekly. The goal is to drive views to a Notion template funnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a YouTube title be for SEO?

Many successful titles fall between 50 and 60 characters, which is often short enough to display fully while still including a clear promise and keyword.

Do I need my exact keyword in the title?

It is helpful but not mandatory. A close variation that reads naturally is usually better than forcing an awkward phrase just for SEO.

Can I reuse title structures across videos?

Yes. Many creators build a library of proven title formulas and reuse the structure while swapping in new topics and keywords.

How often should I update old YouTube titles?

If a strong video underperforms, testing a new title can be worthwhile. Avoid changing titles too frequently, but do revisit older uploads with potential.

Does this work for faceless channels?

Yes. You can mention that your channel is faceless or automation-focused so AI suggests titles that highlight the model, workflow, or outcome instead of personality.

Should I write titles before or after recording?

Many creators draft a working title before recording to guide the script, then refine it after editing once they know which angle stands out the most.

Can AI fully replace my judgment on titles?

AI is best used as a collaborator. Let it propose options, then choose the ones that match your ethics, brand, and experience with your audience.

How many title options should I test?

Testing two or three strong options for your most important videos is usually enough. For the rest, pick the best option and move on to the next upload.

Related Tools for YouTube Creators

Use these tools together to take a video from idea to optimized title, description, and tags.

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Design thumbnails that visually support your title angles.

YouTube Script Prompt Generator

Ensure your script delivers on the promise of your title.

Want More Advanced Prompts?

Get a free PDF with 50 high-retention YouTube script, title, and description prompts you can use with ChatGPT or Claude. Use them alongside this SEO title analyzer to build a complete system.