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Meta Description Length Checker
Check the length of your meta description before publishing.
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Meta description recommendation
0 / ~160Within recommended length
Short · Suggested range: 120–160 characters. Search snippets vary by device and query.
Your results
Sentences and times are estimates. Token counts vary by model and tokenizer; this is a quick estimate.
Platform Limits
A drafting guide. Recommendations are not hard search limits, and publishers may count some content differently.
280 characters remaining
100 characters remaining
Within recommended length
Within recommended length
Text Case
Write a useful snippet
Summarize the page accurately and give readers a reason to open it. The suggested range is a writing aid, not a Google rule. Search results may show different snippets depending on the query.
Check length and meaning
A description around 120–160 characters often leaves room for a clear promise. Shorter text can still work; longer text can be truncated on some devices. Prioritize accuracy over hitting an exact number.
Frequently asked questions
Does Google enforce 160 characters?
No. Snippet display varies; the range shown here is a recommendation.
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