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Google SERP Preview Tool

Check your title & meta description length in characters and pixels, and boost your organic CTR.

Live Google preview

Your Site
https://example.com › page
Your page title goes here
Write a compelling meta description to tell Google users why your page is the best result for their search.
Characters: 0 / 60 Pixels: 0 / 580
Characters: 0 / 160 Pixels: 0 / 920

What is a Google SERP preview tool?

A Google SERP preview tool lets you see exactly how your page title and meta description will appear in Google search results before you publish. Writing a title and description that fit within Google's limits is one of the simplest ways to increase your organic click-through rate (CTR) and get more traffic from search.

Why pixels matter more than characters

Here is something most people miss: Google does not count characters, it measures pixel width. Two titles with the same number of characters can take up very different amounts of space, because letters like W and M are wider than i and l. That is why this SERP preview tool shows both the character count and the pixel width, so your title and description never get cut off with an ellipsis.

Recommended title tag length

  • Keep your title tag under about 60 characters, or roughly 580 pixels.
  • Every page should have a unique, descriptive title.
  • Put your most important keyword near the start of the title.

Recommended meta description length

  • Aim for 120 to 160 characters, or under about 920 pixels.
  • Write for people, not just search engines. Make it compelling and clear.
  • Include your keyword naturally and add a reason to click.

How to use this SERP preview tool

  1. Type your page title, URL and meta description.
  2. Watch the live Google preview and the character and pixel counters.
  3. Adjust until both are green and within the recommended limits.

Want to generate the full set of meta tags too? Try our Meta Tag Generator. And if you want your whole site to rank better, read our guide on why your website is not getting customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Google SERP preview tool?

A Google SERP preview tool shows you how your page title and meta description will look in Google search results before you publish. It helps you write titles and descriptions that fit and get more clicks.

Does Google count characters or pixels?

Google actually uses pixel width, not character count, to decide how much of your title and description to show. That is why this tool measures both characters and pixels.

How long should a title tag be?

Keep your title tag under about 60 characters, or roughly 580 pixels, so it is not cut off with an ellipsis in Google search results.

How long should a meta description be?

Aim for 120 to 160 characters, or under about 920 pixels, so your full meta description is shown in the search snippet.

Is this SERP preview tool free?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Everything runs in your browser.