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Search result preview
Pixel widths are estimates based on desktop results; search engines truncate by width, not character count.
Your title tag and meta description are the first thing searchers see. This checker shows a live preview of your search snippet and measures both the character count and the estimated pixel width, because search engines cut titles off by width, not by a fixed number of letters.
How to use this tool
- Type or paste your page title into the Title tag field.
- Add the meta description you plan to use.
- Optionally enter the page URL to see the breadcrumb-style URL line.
- Adjust your wording until both counters show Good length and nothing is truncated in the preview.
Recommended lengths
Titles between roughly 30 and 60 characters, or under about 580 pixels on desktop, usually display in full. Meta descriptions between 70 and 160 characters give you enough room for a clear summary without being cut short. Wide letters such as W and M use more space than narrow ones such as i and l, which is why the pixel estimate matters more than the character count.
Why titles and descriptions matter for SEO
The title tag is one of the strongest on-page relevance signals and is usually the clickable headline of your result. The meta description is not a ranking factor, but it strongly influences click-through rate: a specific, benefit-led description persuades more searchers to choose your page over the results around it. Search engines may rewrite either one when they think another passage matches the query better, so writing an accurate summary of the page reduces the chance of rewrites.
Best practices
- Put the main keyword near the start of the title, written naturally.
- Make every title unique across your site to avoid competing pages.
- Describe the specific outcome or answer the page provides.
- Include your brand at the end of the title only when there is room.
- Avoid keyword stuffing and all-caps; both look spammy in results.
Frequently asked questions
Why was my title rewritten in search results?
Search engines rewrite titles that are too long, stuffed with keywords, missing, or that do not match the content of the page. Keeping titles concise and descriptive is the best way to have yours shown as written.
Does this tool send my text anywhere?
No. All measurements run in your browser, so your drafts are never uploaded or stored.