SERP snippet preview & meta length checker
See how your page will look in Google and check title and meta description length, in pixels and characters, with live truncation warnings. Free, no signup.
Approximate. Google renders snippets in Arial and truncates by pixel width, which this tool measures; actual results vary by query, device, and rich features.
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Title tag and meta description length
Google truncates titles at about 600 pixels (roughly 50–60 characters) and meta descriptions at about 920–960 pixels on desktop (roughly 150–160 characters), or around 120 characters on mobile. Because truncation is by pixel width, two strings with the same character count can truncate differently, wide characters and spaces matter. That's why this tool measures pixels, not just characters.
Keep your most important words near the front so they survive truncation, write for the searcher's intent, and avoid duplicate titles and descriptions across pages.
[ FAQ ]
- What is a SERP snippet preview?
- A SERP snippet preview shows how your page is likely to appear in Google search results, the title, URL, and meta description, so you can spot truncation and tune your copy before publishing.
- How long should a title tag be?
- Google truncates titles at around 600 pixels, which is roughly 50–60 characters on desktop. Aim to keep the important words near the front so they survive truncation.
- How long should a meta description be?
- Meta descriptions display up to about 920–960 pixels on desktop (roughly 150–160 characters) and around 120 characters on mobile. Beyond that, Google truncates with an ellipsis.
- Does Google always show my meta description?
- No. Google often rewrites the description to match the query. A clear, relevant description still improves your odds of getting the text you want and a higher click-through rate.