Title and meta description preview.
Enter a page title and meta description to see how they may look in Google results on desktop and mobile. The tool counts characters, estimates pixel width, and shortens the text where Google would likely cut it. Google truncates by pixel width and may rewrite either one, so treat the preview as a close estimate.
Counts update as you type.
Counts update as you type.
Used for the site name and breadcrumb line above the title.
Desktop
- Title
- Description
Mobile
- Title
- Description
Google cuts titles and descriptions by pixel width, not character count, and it may rewrite either one. This preview measures text in Arial against planning limits, so it is an estimate. See Google's guidance on title links and snippets.
This tool runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere or stored.
How to use it
- Enter the title and description Type or paste both. The counters update as you edit, and the examples show a good starting shape.
- Add the page address The address fills in the site name and breadcrumb line above the title, as Google shows it.
- Switch between desktop and mobile The 2 layouts cut text at different widths, so check both before you publish.
- Edit until nothing important is cut Put the words that identify the page first and let the brand name be what gets trimmed.
Why it matters
The title is the first line people read in a search result, and it often decides the click. Google cuts long titles by pixel width, not by character count, so a 55 character title full of wide letters like W and M can be cut while a 62 character title of narrow letters fits. That is why a plain character counter misleads.
The meta description does not change rankings directly, but it frequently becomes the text under your title. Google says it may use the meta description when it describes the page better than text pulled from the page, and it may write its own snippet for a given query. A description that matches what the page delivers is more likely to be used and gives searchers a reason to pick you.
Put the words that identify the page first, keep the brand name at the end, and write each title and description for 1 page only. Duplicate titles across a site make results hard to tell apart. Check mobile as well, because the mobile layout cuts descriptions at a different point than desktop does.
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Questions
How long should a title be?
Aim for about 50 to 60 characters, then check the pixel estimate. Google cuts by width, so the preview is a better guide than the count. Put the most important words first so a cut only removes the brand name.
Why does Google show a different title than the one I wrote?
Google can build a title from headings, link text, or other page text when it judges the written title does not describe the page well, is too long, or repeats across the site. A title that matches the page heading and purpose makes a rewrite less likely.
Is the pixel width exact?
No. Google does not publish its limits. The tool measures text in Arial at the sizes Google has used in results and compares it with planning limits of 600 pixels for a desktop title and 920 pixels for a desktop description. Fonts and layouts change, so use it to catch clear problems, not to tune the last pixel.
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Google has said for years that it is not a ranking signal. It can still change how many people click, because it is often shown as the snippet.
Keep going
Read the Doily guides for step-by-step playbooks. To track results over time, see Doily's SEO tools.
