Title Tag & Meta Description Counter
Type or paste your title and meta description. Get live character + word counts, a length status, and a Google SERP preview so you can see exactly how it'll show up in search results.
Sweet spot: 50–60 characters. Google truncates around 600px on desktop (≈60 chars). Under 30 is usually too short to compete.
Sweet spot: 120–160 characters. Google truncates around 920px on desktop (≈160) and ~680px on mobile (≈120). Under 70 is typically too short.
How length actually works
Pixels, not characters
Google truncates based on rendered pixel width, not character count. A title full of is and ls fits more than one full of Ws and Ms. Character limits are a usable rule of thumb — if you're under 60 chars, you'll usually fit; over 70 chars, you'll usually clip.
Google may rewrite anyway
Google has rewritten title tags since 2021 — even compliant titles get replaced when Google thinks something else (an H1, anchor text, or page content) is more relevant. Treat your title as a strong suggestion, not a guarantee.
Meta description = no ranking signal
Google has confirmed meta descriptions aren't a ranking factor. They're a click-through factor — a good description earns the click after you've already ranked. Write for humans, not for crawlers.
For AI engines (AEO)
ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews do read your title and meta description as page summaries. A clear, factual title and description help AI engines cite you accurately when answering related questions.