Meta Title and Description Checker
Paste a title tag and meta description to see their length in characters and approximate pixels, plus a live preview of a desktop search result. Use it when writing or rewriting page titles so the main message is visible before Google cuts it off. Everything runs in your browser, so you can check drafts for unpublished pages too.
Meta Title and Description Checker
Aim for about 50–60 characters (roughly 580 px or less).
Aim for about 120–158 characters (roughly 920 px or less).
Desktop result preview
example.com
https://www.example.com › page
Your page title appears here
Your meta description appears here.
Pixel widths are measured in your browser with Arial (20 px for titles, 14 px for descriptions), so they are approximations. Google sets no fixed character limit and may rewrite or shorten titles and descriptions.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or saved.
How to use this tool
- Enter the title. Type or paste the title tag. The meter and count update as you type.
- Add the description. Paste the meta description and check that it sits in the suggested range.
- Add the URL. Optionally enter the page URL to see the site name and breadcrumb line in the preview.
- Adjust and recheck. Move the most important words to the start, then compare the preview until nothing important is cut off.
How long should a title tag be?
Google does not set a character limit; desktop results cut titles off by width, at roughly 580–600 pixels. In practice about 50–60 characters fits for most titles. Put the main topic first so it survives if the end is cut.
What length should a meta description be?
Desktop snippets usually show around 120–158 characters (roughly 920 pixels across two lines). Mobile snippets can show a little more or less. Write one or two clear sentences that match the search and give a reason to click.
Why pixels as well as characters?
Letters differ in width: a title full of W and M runs out of space sooner than one with i and l. This tool measures text with Arial in your browser, so the pixel figures are approximations rather than an exact copy of Google’s layout.
Why does Google show a different title or snippet?
Google may rewrite titles and often builds snippets from page text when it better matches the query. A clear, accurate <title> and a useful meta description make it more likely your version is used, but there is no guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Google says the meta description is not a ranking factor. It can still affect how many people click, because it is often shown as the snippet.
Should every page have a unique title and description?
Yes. Duplicate titles and descriptions make pages hard to tell apart in results and can signal duplicate content. Write them for each important page.
Should I include my brand name in the title?
Usually yes, at the end and separated by a dash or pipe, unless it pushes the main topic out of view. Google may also add the site name itself.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The checker runs entirely in your browser and nothing you type is uploaded or stored.