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Meta Title & Description Checker

See exactly how your page appears in Google. Live SERP preview with colour-coded length indicators for title and description. Free, no signup required.

Page URL (for preview)Meta title
Ideal: 50–60 characters0 chars
Meta description
Ideal: 120–155 characters0 chars

Google search preview

yourwebsite.com › your-page
Your page title will appear here
Your meta description will appear here. Write something compelling that makes people click through.
Title length
Not set
Description length
Not set

About the Meta Tag Checker

How long should a meta title be?

Keep your meta title between 50 and 60 characters. Google truncates titles above approximately 580 pixels, which is typically 60 characters. Titles shorter than 30 characters may hurt click-through rate.

What is the ideal meta description length?

Aim for 120 to 155 characters. Google shows descriptions up to around 920 pixels wide on desktop. On mobile the limit is shorter. Descriptions outside this range may be rewritten by Google.

Do meta descriptions affect rankings?

Meta descriptions are not a direct ranking factor but improve click-through rate from search results. Higher CTR is a positive engagement signal. Read our guide on how to rank on Google.

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