About the Meta Description Checker
Search results cut titles and descriptions by pixel width, not by character count: a title full of Ws is cut sooner than one full of is. This checker measures both, shows where the cut falls, and previews your result as it appears on desktop and mobile search pages.
How to use it
- Type the page title and meta description.
- Watch the character and pixel bars.
- Read the preview and rewrite until nothing important is cut.
Questions
How long should a meta description be?
About 120–155 characters, or roughly 920 pixels on desktop. Search engines may rewrite it anyway, but a description that fits and matches the page is shown more often.
How long should a title tag be?
Under about 600 pixels, which is usually 50–60 characters. Put the most important words first in case it is cut.
How is pixel width measured?
Your browser measures the text in Arial at the size search results use (20px for titles, 14px for descriptions). Results can vary by a few pixels between devices.