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Google Search Result Preview

See roughly how a page may appear in Google, and whether the title and description fit before they get cut off.

Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Use the tool

> Title width0 characters / measuring

Measuring text width

> Description width0 characters / measuring

Measuring text width

Search result preview

example.com

https://example.com

Your page title appears here

Your meta description appears here. Google may write its own snippet from the page instead.

An estimate. Google doesn't publish an exact length limit; it shortens by rendered width, and it sometimes rewrites titles and descriptions. Widths are measured in your browser with Arial at 20 px for the title and 14 px for the description, against rough desktop figures of 600 px and 920 px.

Type a title and description to see the preview, the width meters and the HTML to paste.

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> how to use it

  1. 01

    Type or paste the page title, its URL and the meta description.

  2. 02

    Switch between desktop and mobile to see how each is shortened.

  3. 03

    Watch the width meters. Green fits, amber is close or short, red will likely be cut off.

  4. 04

    Copy the finished title and meta description tags into your page.

FAQ

Google Search Result Preview questions.

How long should a title tag be?
Google doesn't publish an exact limit. It cuts titles by rendered width, and about 600 pixels on desktop is a widely used rough figure, which is often around 50 to 60 characters. This tool measures the actual width so wide letters count for more.
How long should a meta description be?
There is no official character count either. Snippets are shortened by width and vary by device, so treat roughly 150 to 160 characters as a guide and put the important part first.
Why is the preview only an estimate?
Google changes its layout, fonts and limits without notice, and it often rewrites titles and builds its own snippet from the page. The preview uses Arial and rough pixel budgets to show what would likely fit, not what Google will show.
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Google has said it isn't a ranking factor. It can still influence whether people click your result, so it is worth writing well.
Is anything sent to a server?
No. Text is measured in your browser with a canvas. What you type is saved only in this browser so a refresh doesn't lose it.
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