On-Page SEO Tool
Title & Meta Description Checker
Check pixel width and character count for your title tag and meta description — with a live SERP preview for mobile and desktop.
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💡 Google cuts off title tags at ~600px (desktop) and meta descriptions at ~960px (desktop). Mobile limits are smaller. Use these previews to see how your snippet appears in real search results.
Typical Mobile Result
Typical Desktop Result
Why Pixel Width Matters More Than Character Count
Google doesn't cut off title tags at a fixed character count — it cuts them at approximately 600 pixels wide on desktop. Since different characters have different widths (an "i" is narrower than an "W"), pixel width is a more accurate measure than character count. This tool uses the actual Syne font rendering to calculate true pixel widths.
Google's Title & Description Display Limits
| Element | Recommended Pixels | Typical Characters | Cut Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Tag | Up to ~600px | 50–60 characters | Truncated with "…" |
| Meta Description | Up to ~960px | 150–160 characters | Truncated with "…" |
| Mobile Title | Up to ~496px | 40–50 characters | Shorter on mobile SERPs |
| Mobile Description | Up to ~680px | 100–120 characters | Shorter on mobile SERPs |
Best Practices for SEO Titles
- Keep your primary keyword near the beginning of the title
- Stay under 600px / 60 characters to avoid truncation
- Include your brand name at the end: "Keyword | Brand"
- Write for humans first — Google may rewrite titles that are too keyword-stuffed
- Test both mobile and desktop previews — truncation points differ
Best Practices for Meta Descriptions
- Write a compelling call to action that entices clicks
- Include your target keyword naturally — Google bolds it in results
- Stay under 160 characters / 960px for desktop
- Use active voice and describe what the user will find on the page
- Note: Meta descriptions don't directly affect rankings, but CTR does