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SERP Preview Tool

Preview how your page title and meta description look in Google search results — before you publish.

0 / 60 chars
Recommended: 50–60 chars
0 / 160 chars
Recommended: 120–160 chars

Optimization checks

Google Desktop — approx. 600px wide

Pixel width guide (Google limits)

Title — / 580px
Description — / 920px
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How to Use SERP Preview Tool

To preview how your page will appear in Google search results, enter your page title, meta description, and URL into the respective fields. A live SERP snippet updates as you type, showing exactly how Google would display your listing in desktop and mobile search results.

Character count indicators show you whether your title and description are within the recommended lengths. Exceeding the limits causes Google to truncate the text in search results, which may cut off important information. Adjust your copy until everything fits within the optimal range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum title length for Google search results? expand_more

Google typically displays up to 60 characters for page titles before truncating with an ellipsis. Keeping titles under 60 characters ensures the full title is visible in search results.

What is the recommended meta description length? expand_more

Google typically displays meta descriptions up to 155–160 characters for desktop and around 120 characters for mobile. Descriptions beyond these limits are truncated in search results.

Does Google always use my meta description? expand_more

No. Google may rewrite or replace your meta description with text extracted from your page content if it judges the extracted text to be more relevant to the search query.

Why does my SERP preview look different from actual Google results? expand_more

Google's display varies based on the search query, device, and Google's own formatting decisions. This tool provides an approximation of typical desktop and mobile SERP appearance.

Does having a good title and description improve SEO rankings? expand_more

Titles are a direct ranking factor. Meta descriptions do not directly affect rankings but influence click-through rates (CTR), which can indirectly affect SEO performance over time.