SERP Snippet Preview
See exactly how your page looks in Google search results before you publish. Real pixel-width truncation for the title tag and meta description, on desktop and mobile.
Truncation is applied live: what you see cut here is cut in Google.
How the SERP preview measures your snippet
Google does not count characters. It renders your title in its own font, Arial at 20 pixels on desktop, and cuts it with an ellipsis when the rendered width passes roughly 580 pixels. Descriptions get about 990 pixels across two lines. This tool draws your exact text with the same fonts and sizes using canvas measurement, so the preview truncates precisely where Google will, not at a character guess.
Use it when writing new pages, rewriting titles that Google keeps truncating, or tightening meta descriptions before a content refresh. Front-load the keyword, keep the brand at the end, and watch the meter: green fits everywhere, amber is close to the limit, red is being cut. Then track which titles actually win clicks: DevDome Analytics shows pageviews, real human visitors and Google Search Console keywords side by side.
Title and meta description FAQ
How long should a title tag be in 2026?
Aim for 50 to 60 characters, which is roughly 580 pixels on desktop. Google truncates by pixel width, not characters, so a title full of wide letters like W and M gets cut earlier than one with narrow letters. The pixel meter above measures your actual title the way Google renders it.
How long should a meta description be?
Keep it around 150 to 160 characters, about 990 pixels over two lines on desktop. Mobile often shows slightly less. Google rewrites descriptions frequently, but a well-written one within the limit is used more often and earns a higher click-through rate.
Does Google truncate by characters or pixels?
Pixels. Google measures the rendered width of your title in its own font at its own size and cuts it with an ellipsis when it overflows about 580 pixels on desktop. That is why two 60-character titles can behave differently, and why this tool measures your text with canvas rendering instead of counting characters.
Why does Google rewrite my title in search results?
Google rewrites titles it considers too long, keyword-stuffed, boilerplate or mismatched with the query. Staying within the pixel limit, putting the main keyword early, and matching the page content closely are the best ways to keep the title you wrote.
Do meta descriptions affect rankings?
Not directly. The meta description is not a ranking factor, but it heavily influences click-through rate, and the snippet is your ad in the search results. A compelling description within the limit wins clicks from higher-ranked but blander results.
How do I stop my title from being cut off in Google?
Keep the rendered width under about 580 pixels on desktop, front-load the important words, and avoid repeating your brand name twice. Use the preview above: when the meter turns red, everything past the cut point is invisible in search results.
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