SEO Meta Tag Checker
Check your page title and meta description length against Google's limits with a live search preview.
Results are for general guidance only — not professional advice. Learn more.
How to use this tool
Enter your page URL, title, and meta description. The character counters change colour as you type:
- Green: Optimal length — within recommended limits.
- Amber: Approaching the limit — may be truncated.
- Red: Over the recommended limit — likely to be cut off in search results.
The SERP preview shows approximately how your page will appear in Google search results. Aim for a title under 60 characters and a description under 155 characters.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should an SEO title be?
Google typically displays page titles up to around 60 characters. Titles under 60 characters are shown in full; longer titles may be truncated with an ellipsis. Aim for 50–60 characters to ensure your full title is visible in search results.
How long should a meta description be?
Google typically shows meta descriptions up to around 155–160 characters on desktop. Descriptions longer than 160 characters risk being truncated. Aim for 140–155 characters to give yourself a safe margin while maximising available space.
Do meta descriptions affect rankings?
Meta descriptions are not a direct ranking factor. However, a well-written description can significantly improve click-through rate (CTR) from search results, which can indirectly benefit your ranking over time.
What makes a good meta description?
A good meta description is concise (under 155 characters), accurately describes the page content, includes the target keyword naturally, and has a clear value proposition or call to action. It should give users a compelling reason to click your result over competitors.