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Google SERP Preview

Preview your Google search snippet before publishing. Check title tag and meta description length against desktop and mobile limits. Free, instant.

Added May 14, 2026

Quick examples

Input

Result

Enter a value for page title tag to see your result.

How it works

Previews how your page title, URL, and meta description will appear in Google search results, and checks whether they fall within recommended character limits for desktop and mobile viewports.

Formula

Desktop title limit ≈ 60 chars (600 px) | Mobile ≈ 63 chars | Description: desktop ≤ 160, mobile ≤ 130

title
Content of the <title> HTML tag
description
Content of <meta name='description'>
url
Canonical page URL converted to breadcrumb display path

Step by step

  1. 01Enter your page title — Google typically truncates titles that exceed ~600 px (≈ 60 chars on desktop).
  2. 02Enter your page URL — the tool converts it to Google's breadcrumb-style display (domain › path › segment).
  3. 03Enter your meta description — aim for 120–160 chars on desktop, 100–130 on mobile.
  4. 04Switch between Desktop and Mobile to see limits change.
  5. 05Fix any warnings before publishing to reduce the chance of Google rewriting your snippet.

Examples

Well-optimised product page

Title is 44 chars (well under 60) and description is 121 chars (just above the 120-char floor). Both pass with no warnings.

Inputs

Page title tag:
Best Running Shoes for 2026 — Expert Reviews
Page URL:
https://example.com/best-running-shoes
Meta description:
Discover the top-rated running shoes tested by our experts. We compare cushioning, durability, and fit across 20+ models.
Device viewport:
desktop

Result

Title:
44/60 chars — Good ✓
Description:
121/160 chars — Good ✓
Note: Google's actual truncation is pixel-based (600 px for titles), so character count is an approximation. Google may rewrite your snippet regardless of length if it judges another excerpt more relevant. Include the primary keyword near the start of both title and description for best results.

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Frequently asked questions

How many characters should a title tag be?

Google truncates titles that exceed roughly 600 pixels, which equates to about 60 characters in a typical desktop font. On mobile the limit is slightly looser at around 63 characters. Keeping titles under 60 chars ensures they display in full on both devices.

What is the ideal meta description length?

Aim for 120–160 characters on desktop and 100–130 on mobile. Shorter descriptions may look thin; longer ones will be cut off with an ellipsis. Google may still rewrite your description if it considers another snippet more relevant to the query.

Does Google always use my meta description?

No. Google frequently rewrites meta descriptions — especially when the user's query doesn't match the description closely. A well-written description still improves click-through rate when Google does use it, so it is worth crafting carefully.

Why does Google show a different URL than my actual URL?

Google converts URLs to a breadcrumb-style display path (e.g. example.com › category › page-name) to improve readability. The actual URL still determines ranking; only the visual presentation changes.