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Free SEO Tool

SERP Snippet Preview Tool

See exactly how your page title and meta description will appear in Google search results before you publish. Supports desktop and mobile previews with live character counts and truncation warnings.

Your snippet details

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Character analysis

Title tag
Optimal: 50–55 chars0 chars · Empty
Meta description
Optimal: 120–155 chars0 chars · Empty
Desktop title
0px of 580px
Mobile title
0px of 500px

Quick tips

  • Put your primary keyword in the first 30 characters of the title
  • Avoid ALL CAPS — Google may rewrite titles that appear spammy
  • End the meta with an action ("Learn more", "See the guide", "Find out how")
  • Don't duplicate the title word-for-word in the meta description
Google
your search query here…
yoursite.com
yoursite.com
Your page title will appear here…
Your meta description will appear here. Write 120–155 characters to fill two lines naturally…

Pixel-width estimates are approximate. Actual truncation depends on character widths and Google's dynamic rendering. Always test live with a real search.

Title tag

Empty

Meta description

Empty

How to use the SERP preview tool

  1. 1

    Enter your page URL

    Type or paste the full URL of the page (e.g. https://example.com/seo-tools). The tool parses the domain and path into a Google-style breadcrumb.

  2. 2

    Write your title tag

    Enter the title tag you plan to use. The live counter shows character count and pixel-width estimate. The preview updates as you type — watch for the truncation warning at 60+ characters.

  3. 3

    Write your meta description

    Type your meta description. Aim for 120–155 characters. Use the preview to verify the text reads naturally when cut short — Google may truncate even within the recommended limit.

  4. 4

    Switch between desktop and mobile

    Toggle the preview between desktop and mobile view. Mobile SERPs truncate titles slightly earlier (~52 characters). Check both to ensure your most important information appears before the cut-off.

  5. 5

    Iterate and copy

    Adjust your title and description until the preview looks right. Copy the values directly into your CMS or content brief.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters should a title tag be?

Google displays title tags up to approximately 580 pixels wide, which corresponds to roughly 50–60 characters for typical text. Titles under 55 characters are safe; titles over 65 characters risk truncation with an ellipsis (...). Character limits vary slightly based on the width of individual characters — narrow characters (like "i" or "l") take less space than wide ones (like "W" or "M").

How long should a meta description be?

Google truncates meta descriptions at around 920 pixels, which is approximately 150–160 characters for typical text. Descriptions between 120 and 155 characters are considered optimal. Google sometimes generates its own snippet from page content if it deems the written meta description less relevant to the query.

Does Google always show my title tag and meta description?

Not always. Google may rewrite your title tag if it considers the written version too short, too long, keyword-stuffed, or not descriptive enough. Meta descriptions are frequently replaced by Google with content extracted from the page that better matches the user's search query. Writing a compelling, accurate meta description still matters — it will be used when it matches intent.

What is the difference between desktop and mobile SERP previews?

Desktop and mobile Google SERPs render differently. Mobile results have a narrower viewport, so title tags truncate at a shorter pixel width — roughly 500–530px versus 580px on desktop. The preview tool shows both so you can ensure your snippet looks correct on both device types.

Should I include my brand name in the title tag?

Generally yes — particularly for brand recall and click-through rate. The standard format is "Primary Keyword — Secondary Context | Brand Name". Keep the brand name at the end so the most important keywords appear first and are not truncated on narrower displays.