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Meta Description Length Checker

The Meta Description Length Checker measures your meta description in characters and in pixels, the way search results are actually cut, and shows a Google-style snippet preview with the text truncated where it would be. Check one description against desktop and mobile limits, or paste a list to check many at once.

Mode

Meta description

830 / 920px

Characters
133
Aim for 120 to 158
Pixel width
830px
Desktop limit about 920px

Good length

133 characters and 830px fits Google's desktop results.

Cut on mobile

Mobile results show about 680px, so phones will see: Slow pages lose visitors. Here are 10 tested fixes, from caching to image compression, that cut WordPress ...

For the preview (optional)

Google desktop preview

Examplehttps://example.com › blog › speed-up-wordpress

10 Ways to Speed Up Your WordPress Site

Slow pages lose visitors. Here are 10 tested fixes, from caching to image compression, that cut WordPress load times in an afternoon.

Measured in Arial 14px with your browser's canvas, the usual approximation of Google's desktop results. Google may also rewrite descriptions or cut them earlier.

HTML
<meta name="description" content="Slow pages lose visitors. Here are 10 tested fixes, from caching to image compression, that cut WordPress load times in an afternoon.">

How to use

  1. Type or paste your meta description. The character count, pixel width and verdict update as you type.
  2. Optionally add the page title and URL to complete the search result preview.
  3. Adjust the wording until it fits: about 120 to 158 characters and no more than 920px.
  4. Copy the finished meta tag, or switch to bulk mode to check a list of descriptions and copy the results as CSV.

Why use this tool?

Descriptions that are too long get cut off by Google, while ones that are too short waste space in the results. Because Google truncates by pixel width rather than a fixed character count, this tool measures the rendered width of your text in Arial 14px, the usual approximation of desktop results, so you see the cut before you publish.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Meta Description Length Checker?

A free tool that counts the characters in a meta description, measures its pixel width, rates its length and shows a Google-style snippet preview with the truncation point.

How many characters should a meta description be?

Google typically shows about 150 to 160 characters on desktop, roughly 920 pixels of rendered width, and less on mobile (about 680 pixels). A safe target is 120 to 158 characters with the key message first. Google sometimes rewrites descriptions, so treat these limits as a guide.

Is it free?

Yes, the Meta Description Length Checker is free with no signup required. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you paste is uploaded. Built by the Canvas Builder team.

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