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Meta Description Character Counter

Count meta description characters against Google's 155–160 limit, with a live SERP snippet preview.

  • No upload
  • Browser-based
  • Free
  • No signup
  • Text

Start typing to check your length.

  • 0Characters
  • 160To limit (160)
  • 0Est. pixels
  • 0Words
Google preview
https://example.com › page
Your Page Title — Brand
Your meta description will appear here as Google is likely to show it.

Runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or sent to a server.

Runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

How to use Meta Description Character Counter

  1. Paste or type your meta description into the text box — the counters update on every keystroke.
  2. Watch the status line: green means you're in the 155–160 character sweet spot, amber means it's a little short, red means Google will likely truncate it.
  3. Add your page title above to see a realistic Google search-result preview of how the snippet will read.
  4. Trim or expand your copy until both the character count and the estimated pixel width sit under the limit.
  5. Click 'Copy description' and paste it straight into your CMS or <meta name="description"> tag.

Common use cases

  • On-page SEO.
  • Bulk content audits.
  • Writing for click-through.

Tips

  • Google truncates by pixel width, not a fixed character count — a description full of wide letters (m, w) can be cut earlier than a narrow one. The 'Est. pixels' figure tracks this; keep it under ~920.
  • Mobile snippets are shorter than desktop. If most of your traffic is mobile, aim closer to 120 characters to stay safe.
  • Google often rewrites descriptions anyway — write for humans first, keep the primary keyword near the start, and treat the length target as a guide, not a guarantee.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser. Your meta description and page title never leave your device and nothing is sent to a server.
How long should a meta description be?
Aim for roughly 155–160 characters. Google truncates longer snippets with an ellipsis, and very short ones waste space you could use to earn the click.
Does Google count characters or pixels?
Pixels. Google cuts the snippet at about 920 pixels on desktop, so two descriptions with the same character count can truncate differently. This tool estimates both.