Preview how your title tag and meta description will look in Google search results, with pixel-width truncation warnings.
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Why pixels, not characters
Google cuts off titles and descriptions based on how wide they render, not how many characters they contain. A title full of capital letters and wide characters can be truncated at 45 characters, while one with narrow characters fits 65. This tool measures each line in the same font size Google uses so you can see exactly where the cut-off falls.
Writing titles that survive truncation
Put your primary keyword and the most specific part of your promise at the start, and move your brand name to the end, where losing it costs the least. Our title tag framework walks through a repeatable structure.
Descriptions are for clicks, not rankings
A meta description won't move your rankings, but it is the pitch searchers read before deciding to click. Lead with a direct, specific answer — that also makes Google less likely to replace it. More in meta description optimization in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How long should a title tag be?
- Google truncates titles at roughly 600 pixels on desktop, which is usually 50 to 60 characters. Character counts are only a rough guide because wide letters like W and M take more space than narrow ones like i and l, which is why this tool measures pixels.
- How long should a meta description be?
- Desktop results show roughly 920 pixels of description, about 150 to 160 characters, and mobile shows less. Put the most important information first so it survives truncation on every device.
- Why does Google show a different title or description than mine?
- Google rewrites titles and descriptions when it judges another version to be a better match for the search query. Specific, accurate, page-relevant text that isn't stuffed with keywords is rewritten less often.
- Do meta descriptions affect rankings?
- No. Meta descriptions are not a ranking factor, but they influence click-through rate, which is why it's worth making sure they display well.