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Title Length
Keep titles between 50–60 characters or under 600px. Start with your primary keyword for maximum SEO impact and visibility.
Google SERP Preview Tool
Free Title & Meta Description Checker
The most accurate free Google SERP preview tool — see exactly how your title tag & meta description appear in Google search results. Pixel-perfect measurements for both desktop and mobile.
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Ideal: 50–60 chars
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Ideal: 120–160 chars
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Pixel Width Ruler
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SEO Best Practices
Optimise your titles and descriptions for maximum visibility and click-through rates.
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Meta Description Length
Aim for 120–160 characters or under 920px wide. Include a clear call-to-action to improve click-through rates.
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Google May Rewrite
Google can rewrite your title based on the search query. Your title is still the best baseline — write it for humans first.
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Mobile vs Desktop
Mobile search results show narrower snippets (~360px). Always check both previews so nothing important gets cut off.
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Pixel Width Matters
"W" and "M" are much wider than "i" and "l". Character count alone is misleading — measure pixel width for accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using a Google SERP preview tool.
What is a Google SERP preview tool?+
A Google SERP preview tool lets you instantly see how your page title and meta description will look in Google search results — before you publish. It renders a pixel-accurate snippet showing the blue title link, green URL breadcrumb, and grey description, so you can optimise your copy for maximum click-through rate.
How long should a meta description be?+
Google truncates meta descriptions at approximately 920 pixels wide on desktop and 680 pixels on mobile — typically 120–160 characters. Aim for the sweet spot of 140–155 characters: long enough to be descriptive, short enough to avoid truncation. Always include a call-to-action.
What is the ideal title tag length for Google?+
Google displays titles up to ~600px on desktop and ~496px on mobile, which is roughly 50–60 characters. Start your title with the primary keyword. This tool measures pixel width using the exact same Arial bold font Google uses — far more accurate than a character counter alone.
Does Google measure titles in pixels or characters?+
Google measures in pixels (rendered font width), not raw character count. Wide letters like "W" and "M" consume significantly more space than narrow letters like "i" or "l". This is why a pixel-accurate SERP preview tool is essential — character limits can mislead you.
Does mobile Google show shorter titles and descriptions?+
Yes. Mobile SERP snippets are noticeably narrower than desktop. Titles are capped at ~496px versus ~600px on desktop. Use the Mobile / Desktop toggle in this tool to preview both and make sure nothing important is cut off for smartphone users.
Can Google rewrite my title tag or meta description?+
Yes. Google may rewrite your title if it thinks an alternative is more relevant to the search query, and it frequently substitutes meta descriptions with on-page text it deems more useful. Writing clear, keyword-focused tags still provides the best baseline and signals your intent to Google's algorithm.