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Meta Description Length Checker

Count characters and pixels in your meta description and see how it may look on desktop and mobile.

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Privacy: this tool runs entirely in your browser. What you type is not uploaded or stored.

A meta description does not change rankings directly, but it influences clicks. Paste yours to check that it fits and reads well.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a meta description be?

About 120 to 160 characters usually fits on desktop. Mobile results often show less, so put the key message first.

Does Google use my meta description?

Often, but not always. Google may pick text from the page if it better matches the search query.