Title & Description Length Checker

Optimize your meta tags for search engines. Check character and pixel width in real-time to ensure your titles and descriptions display perfectly in search results.

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Meta Tag Length Checker

Enter your page title and meta description to check if they meet Google's recommended lengths.

Characters: 0 / 60
Pixels: 0 / 580
Characters: 0 / 158
Pixels: 0 / 920

Meta Tag Optimization Guide

Learn how to write effective titles and descriptions for better SEO.

Why Length Matters

Google truncates titles and descriptions that exceed pixel width limits in search results. Truncated content may lose important keywords or fail to convey your message, reducing click-through rates. Staying within recommended limits ensures your full message appears.

Title Best Practices

  • Keep it under 60 characters (or 580 pixels) to avoid truncation
  • Front-load keywords — put important terms at the beginning
  • Make it unique for each page to avoid duplicate content issues
  • Include your brand at the end if space allows
  • Write for humans first, then optimize for search engines

Description Best Practices

  • Aim for 120-158 characters (or 920 pixels) for full display
  • Include a call-to-action to encourage clicks
  • Use active voice for more engaging, direct language
  • Incorporate target keywords naturally without stuffing
  • Accurately summarize the page content to reduce bounce rates

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about meta tag optimization.

Why do pixels matter more than characters?

Google measures display width in pixels, not characters. Wide characters like "W" take more space than narrow ones like "i". A 60-character title with many wide characters might still be truncated, which is why pixel width is a more accurate measure.

Will Google rewrite my meta tags?

Sometimes. If Google deems your title or description irrelevant, low-quality, or too long, it may generate its own from your page content. Writing clear, relevant, properly-sized meta tags reduces the chance of rewrites.

What happens if my title is too long?

Google truncates titles that exceed the pixel limit, adding "..." at the end. Important keywords or brand names at the end may be cut off, potentially reducing click-through rates and making your result less attractive.

Should every page have unique meta tags?

Yes! Duplicate meta tags across pages can confuse search engines and hurt SEO. Each page should have a unique, descriptive title and description that accurately reflects its specific content.