Type a title, URL and description to see how the result is likely to look on Google.
Google does not cut titles by character count, it cuts them by pixel width. A title full of narrow letters like i, l and t fits far more characters than one built from capitals and wide letters like W and M. This preview measures your title with the same font size Google renders, 20 pixels on desktop and 18 on mobile, and truncates the display exactly where the real result would end.
The practical limits are about 580 pixels of title on desktop and 920 on mobile, which lands near 55 to 60 characters for typical mixed case text. Meta descriptions are usually shown up to about 160 characters on desktop and 120 on mobile. Switch between the two modes with the buttons; the live counters show pixel width and character counts and turn red the moment you pass a limit.
How to use the SERP Snippet Preview
- Paste your title tag, the page URL and your meta description into the three fields.
- Watch the pixel width counter and keep the title under 580 pixels for desktop.
- Switch to Mobile to check the tighter description limit of about 120 characters.
- Adjust the wording until nothing important sits after the ellipsis in the preview.
Frequently asked questions
Why measure the title in pixels instead of characters?
Google truncates on rendered width, not letter count. A title of narrow characters can run past 65 letters and still fit, while a title in capitals may be cut at 48. Measuring the actual text at 20 pixel Arial gives a far closer match to what appears in the results.
What are the current title and description limits?
Roughly 580 pixels of title on desktop and 920 on mobile, which is about 55 to 60 characters for normal text. Descriptions are usually displayed to about 160 characters on desktop and 120 on mobile, though Google sometimes shows longer snippets for certain queries.
Why does Google show a different title than the one I wrote?
Google rewrites titles on a large share of results, often pulling from the H1, anchor text pointing at the page, or the site name. Writing a clear title that matches the page content reduces how often this happens, but it cannot be switched off entirely.
Does the meta description affect rankings?
It is not a ranking factor. It affects the click through rate, which is the reason to write it well. If your description does not answer the query, Google will often replace it with a passage lifted from the page body that it considers a better match.