SEO Meta Title & Description Checker
Online Google snippet simulator. Measure title and meta description lengths in characters and pixels with real-time mobile and desktop previews.
Edit Snippet Data
Live Google Preview
https://www.example.com › awesome-blog-post
Quick SEO Recommendations:
- Keep title handles between 50 to 60 characters (max 600px width).
- Draft meta descriptions between 120 to 160 characters (max 960px width).
- Include primary focus keywords early in both the Title and Description.
Why Use an SEO Snippet Preview Tool?
Google search results display your pages using a specific layout format. If your HTML meta tags are too long, search engines truncate the remainder, adding a trailing ellipsis (...). A previewer helps you optimize these tags before launching them live on production.
Understanding Pixel Width Limits
While character count rules of thumb (like 60 characters for titles) are popular, Google actually evaluates length by pixel width. An uppercase "W" or "M" takes three times more pixel width than a lowercase "i" or "l". This tool measures your input text width using a canvas-based layout renderer set to the exact Google Arial CSS font parameters, providing precise validation.
Mobile vs. Desktop Layouts
Mobile device search cards display titles in a slightly smaller font size (18px compared to desktop's 20px) but permit them to wrap to a second line. Mobile description lengths are shorter (~120 characters / 680px width) before being clipped. Running preview checks across both viewports guarantees clean layouts on all user devices.