Meta Title & Description Length Checker - Optimize Your SEO Snippets
Quickly measure and optimize your page meta title and meta description for search engines. This free tool provides live character counters, pixel-width estimates, and realistic desktop & mobile SERP previews so you can craft titles and descriptions that won’t be truncated in search results.
Why optimize meta titles and descriptions?
Search engines often truncate long titles and descriptions, which can hide your most important keywords and reduce click-through rates. Optimizing both length and pixel width ensures searchers see your best messaging in results. Our checker helps you write clear, clickable snippets that perform well on both desktop and mobile.
Features
- Live character counters for title and description.
- Pixel-width estimate to approximate how Google renders text in SERPs.
- Desktop & mobile SERP previews so you can test how snippets appear in both contexts.
- SEO-friendly recommendations and best-practice tips to improve CTR.
- Client-side processing - your text never leaves your browser.
- Copy, clear, and share features for collaboration and workflow.
How to use
- Enter your meta title and meta description into the input boxes below.
- Watch the live counters and pixel-width meter as you type.
- Use the desktop and mobile previews to adjust phrasing and length.
- Follow the recommendations to ensure key phrases remain visible.
- Copy or download the optimized snippets for your CMS or developer handoff.
Quick best-practice tips
- Keep titles concise and focused: aim for 50–60 characters and avoid keyword stuffing.
- Write descriptions that summarize value and include a call-to-action; target 120–155 characters.
- Place primary keywords early in the title so they remain visible after truncation.
- Use the pixel-width preview to catch long letters (W, M) that increase visual length.
- Test both desktop and mobile previews - mobile may show fewer characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this meta length checker do?
It analyzes your meta title and meta description and shows their character count, pixel width, and whether they fit within Google’s typical SERP limits for desktop and mobile.
What is the ideal meta title length?
A good meta title is usually 50–60 characters or under ~580 pixels. This helps prevent truncation in search results while keeping your main keyword visible.
What is the recommended meta description length?
The ideal meta description is 120–155 characters. Google may show more or less depending on device, query, and intent, but this range is the safest.
Does Google always use my meta description?
No. Google may rewrite your description based on search intent, but providing a high-quality description increases the chance your snippet is used.
Does this tool simulate both desktop and mobile SERPs?
Yes. It includes realistic previews for both desktop and mobile so you can check visibility and avoid truncation on all device types.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes - the tool is completely free and works 100% in your browser with no data collected.
Does this tool measure pixel width accurately?
Yes. It uses font-based width measurement to approximate Google’s snippet rendering, providing a near-accurate preview.
Is my data stored or uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs client-side inside your browser, ensuring complete privacy.