Enter a title and description to see an approximate search result.
How this preview works
Enter your page URL, SEO title and meta description. The preview renders an approximate search result with a breadcrumb, and shows live character counts against the lengths that are usually displayed in full.
The formula
There is no official character limit for either field. Google truncates on rendered pixel width, which varies by device and by the characters used — a title of wide capitals is cut sooner than one of narrow lowercase letters. Roughly 60 characters for titles and 160 for descriptions are practical working guides, not rules.
Worked example
A 55-character title and a 150-character description will usually display in full on desktop. Push the title past 60 and it will often be cut mid-phrase, which is why the important words belong at the front.
How to read your result
Treat this as an approximation. Google frequently rewrites titles and descriptions based on the search query, and studies consistently find it does so for a large share of results. A good description improves your odds of an accurate snippet; it does not guarantee one.
What to watch for
This tool does not call any search API. It renders what you type, so it cannot tell you what Google currently shows for a live page — check that in Search Console or by searching for the page directly.
Questions
Will Google definitely use my meta description?
No. Google rewrites descriptions often, particularly when the page content matches a query better than your description does. Writing one still matters, because it is the version Google starts from.
Should I count characters or pixels?
Pixels are what actually determine truncation, but characters are a reasonable proxy. If you are close to the limit, put the essential words first and stop worrying about the exact cut-off.
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Not directly. It affects click-through rate, which is worth optimising for on its own terms.
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