Meta Title and Description Length Checker
Check your meta title and description by characters and pixel width, see a live Google preview, and catch truncation before you publish.
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Desktop preview, cut at an approximate pixel width. Google may still rewrite titles and snippets.
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Why title and description length matter
Your meta title is the blue headline in search results and your description is often the snippet under it. Google cuts both when they run too long, adding an ellipsis. That is fine when your keyword and value come first, and costly when the important words end up hidden. AI search tools also read titles and descriptions when deciding what a page is about, so a clear, complete title helps there too.
Characters versus pixels
Google truncates by pixel width, not character count. A title full of wide letters like W and M runs out of room sooner than one with narrow letters. This checker shows both: the character count against the common 60 and 160 character guides, and an estimated pixel width measured with the same font family Google uses on desktop. The preview cuts text at roughly 580 pixels for titles and 920 pixels for descriptions. These are approximations, so leave a little margin.
- Title: about 50 to 60 characters. Lead with the keyword and value, and put your brand at the end if there is room.
- Description: about 150 to 160 characters. Include the keyword, a clear benefit and a soft call to action.
- Mobile: screens are narrower, so keep the most important words in the first 50 characters of the title.
Use Fetch tags to pull the current title and description from any live page, then edit them here and watch the preview update.
Frequently asked questions
Will Google rewrite my title?
Sometimes. Google can replace titles and descriptions it finds vague, stuffed or a poor match for the search. Clear, accurate tags within the length limits are kept far more often.
Should I include my brand in every title?
For the homepage and key brand pages, yes. For deeper content, the brand at the end is optional. The keyword and value come first.
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Not directly. It affects whether people click, and a better click-through rate on the same position means more traffic.
How often should I review titles and descriptions?
Review your most important pages every quarter, and rewrite any whose click-through rate is low for their average position in Search Console.