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Meta Title & Description Checker

Write your title tag and meta description and see an approximate Google search result preview, with character counts and pixel widths for desktop and mobile.

Add a title0 characters · 0 / 600 px
Add a description0 characters · 0 / 920 px
Search result preview
example.comhttps://www.example.com
Your page title appears here
Your meta description appears here. Google shows about two lines on desktop.

Approximate preview. Google chooses the final title and snippet and may change them for each search.

Checks
  • Add a title tag to check its length.
  • Add a meta description to check its length.
  • Add a target keyword to check the title.
  • Add a target keyword to check the description.
  • Add both fields to compare them.
  • Formatting checks run once you add text.

Your text is processed in your browser and is never uploaded.

About this meta title & description checker

Google cuts titles and descriptions off by width, not by character count. This checker measures your text in pixels, using a 20px title font and a 14px description font, shows where it may be truncated on desktop and mobile, and checks the basics: length, keyword placement and formatting.

Use it when writing titles for new pages, when rewriting snippets for pages with a low click-through rate, or when reviewing a batch of pages against a content brief. The preview is an estimate: Google chooses the final title and snippet for each search and can change them.

How to use the meta title & description checker

  1. Type or paste your title tag and meta description.
  2. Optionally add the page URL and a target keyword.
  3. Switch between the desktop and mobile preview to see where each one is cut off.
  4. Fix the warnings, then copy the finished HTML tags.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the checker measure pixels as well as characters?

Google truncates titles and descriptions by how wide they display, not by the number of characters. Narrow letters such as i and l take less room than wide ones such as W and M, so the same character count can fit or be cut off. About 60 characters for titles and 155 for descriptions are rough guides only.

What limits does the checker use?

About 600 pixels for titles on desktop and mobile, and about 920 pixels for descriptions on desktop and 680 on mobile, measured in Arial at 20px for titles and 14px for descriptions. These are widely used estimates, not numbers Google publishes, so they can change.

Is the preview exactly what Google will show?

No, it is an approximation. Google decides the title and snippet it shows, may rewrite them to suit the search, and the rendering varies by device and font. Use the preview to catch obvious truncation and weak snippets, not to predict the exact result.

Does Google always use my meta description?

No. Google often builds the snippet from the page content when it thinks that matches the search better. A clear, accurate description still gives it a good option to use.

Do titles and meta descriptions affect rankings?

Titles help search engines understand what a page is about. Google has said that meta descriptions are not a ranking factor, but a compelling one can encourage more people to click your result.

Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser with JavaScript, so the text you paste never leaves your device and nothing is saved on our servers. We only record anonymous usage events, such as that a tool was used or a button was clicked, and never the text itself.

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