Meta Description Length Checker
Type or paste your meta description and see if it fits within Google's typical display length.
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Google typically shows up to about 158 characters on desktop before truncating with an ellipsis — this varies by device and pixel width, so treat it as a guideline, not a hard rule.
Search result preview
example.com
Your Page Title Here
Your meta description preview will appear here.
How to use it
- 1Type or paste your meta description.
- 2Check the character count and preview.
- 3Trim it down if it's flagged as likely to be truncated.
Is my file uploaded?
No — the check happens locally in your browser.
FAQ
- Why does Google sometimes rewrite my description anyway?
- Google may show a different snippet pulled from the page if it thinks that better answers the search query, regardless of length.