Meta title and description length checker
Type a page title and meta description and see roughly how they will look in Google on desktop and mobile, with character counts, pixel widths and a warning when they are likely to be cut off.
Runs 100% in your browser. Nothing you add is uploaded to any server.
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How to use it
- Type or paste your page title.
- Add the meta description.
- Switch between desktop and mobile previews.
- Shorten anything marked as likely to be cut off, keeping the main keyword near the start.
Related reading: how to write meta titles and descriptions.
Want it done for you? See WordPress SEO services.
Meta tag length questions
How long should a title tag be?
Google truncates titles by pixel width rather than a fixed character count. Around 50 to 60 characters usually fits on desktop, but wide letters take more space, which is why the tool measures pixels.
How long should a meta description be?
Aim for roughly 120 to 155 characters. Google may show more or less depending on the search and the device.
Why does Google show a different title or description?
Google can rewrite them when it thinks other text on the page matches the search better. A clear, accurate title and description that match the page make this less likely.
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