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    Meta Title & Description Checker

    Check title and meta description length in characters and estimated pixels against Google's display limits, with a live preview.

    Runs in your browser: nothing you type is uploaded.

    Add a title to check it.0 characters · 0 / 580px
    Add a description to check it.0 characters · 0 / 920px

    Desktop preview

    example.com

    https://example.com

    Your page title appears here

    Your meta description appears here. One or two sentences that tell searchers what the page offers and why it's worth the click.

    How to use it

    1. 1

      Type or paste your title tag and meta description.

    2. 2

      Watch the bars: they compare the estimated pixel width with the space Google gives on desktop, about 580px for titles and 920px for descriptions.

    3. 3

      Check the live preview to see where Google would cut the text off with “...”.

    4. 4

      Rewrite until the key message sits comfortably inside the limit, then copy the final text into your CMS.

    Why it matters

    Google cuts titles and descriptions by width, not by character count. A 60-character title of narrow letters can fit where a 50-character one with wide letters doesn't: a capital W is more than four times as wide as an i. Measuring pixels is the reliable way to know whether yours fits.

    The estimates use Arial's letter widths at the sizes Google uses on desktop: 20px for titles and 14px for descriptions. Google changes its layout from time to time and may show different text altogether, so keep the important words early and leave some room.

    Google rewrites some titles and often writes its own description from the page when it thinks that answers the search better. A clear, accurate title and description that match the page give it the best reason to keep yours.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long should a title tag be?

    Aim for about 50–60 characters, or under roughly 580 pixels. Longer titles aren't penalised; Google simply cuts them on the results page, so put the main keyword and the most useful words first.

    How long should a meta description be?

    Around 120–155 characters usually shows in full on desktop. Put the key point in the first sentence in case the rest is cut.

    Why measure pixels instead of characters?

    Because Google truncates by display width. Character limits are a rough guide that breaks down with wide letters, capitals and symbols.

    Why does my title look different in Google?

    Google may rewrite titles that are too long, stuffed with keywords or don't match the page, often using the H1 or link text instead. Descriptive, honest titles get rewritten less.

    Do meta descriptions affect rankings?

    No, Google doesn't use them as a ranking factor. They affect clicks: a good description tells searchers why your page answers their query.

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