Google truncates title tags around 580px (~60 characters) and meta descriptions around 920px (~155–160 characters). Type your title and description to preview the snippet and see if it will be cut off.
What is SERP Snippet Preview?
A SERP snippet preview shows how your page will appear in Google search results — the title, URL, and description as a searcher sees them. It's how you make sure your listing earns the click before it ever goes live.
How it works
Google builds each result from your title tag, URL, and meta description (or its own extract). The tool renders these exactly as they'll display, including where the title and description truncate on desktop and mobile.
How to use this tool
Enter your title, URL, and meta description. The preview shows your search listing and warns if anything will get cut off, so you can tighten copy to fit and compel clicks.
Why it matters
Your snippet is your ad in the search results — a sharp, complete title and description can dramatically raise click-through even at the same ranking position. Previewing it prevents truncation that buries your message mid-sentence.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my title and description be?
Titles display fully at roughly 50-60 characters and descriptions at around 155-160. The preview shows exactly where each truncates so you can fit your message.
Does Google always use my meta description?
Not always — it may rewrite the description to match the query. But a well-written one is used often and gives you the best shot at controlling your snippet.
Can a better snippet improve rankings?
Indirectly — a higher click-through rate signals relevance and can support rankings, and it wins more traffic at any position.