SEO Snippet Preview
See exactly how your page title and description will look in Google search results.
About this tool
SEO Snippet Preview renders a live Google-style SERP preview as you type your page title, meta description, and URL. It shows the desktop and mobile layouts side by side and highlights fields that exceed character or pixel-width limits — over 60 characters for the title (roughly 600 pixels) or 158 characters for the description. Use it to craft compelling, perfectly sized snippets before publishing and to check whether truncation will cut off important keywords.
How to use
- Enter your page title, meta description, and the URL as it will appear in Google.
- Watch the live SERP preview update and check for truncation warnings.
- Toggle between desktop and mobile views to confirm both layouts look correct.
Related Tools
Generate HTML meta tags including OpenGraph and Twitter Card markup.
Analyse keyword frequency and density in any block of text.
Count words, characters, and sentences, and measure reading time and Flesch readability score.
FAQ
How long should my title tag be?
Google typically shows around 50–60 characters (roughly 600px in width) before truncating a title. Aim for 50–58 characters to stay safely within the limit. Titles that are too short miss keyword opportunities; titles that are too long get cut off with '...'
What is the ideal meta description length?
Keep meta descriptions between 140 and 158 characters. Google may rewrite or truncate longer descriptions, or generate its own snippet from page content. A well-written description improves click-through rate even though it is not a direct ranking factor.
Does Google always use my meta description?
Not necessarily. Google may override your meta description with a passage from your page content if it determines that passage better answers the query. This is more likely if your description is generic or does not match common search queries for that page.
How does mobile preview differ from desktop?
Mobile SERPs show slightly narrower snippets with smaller font sizes, which means even shorter titles and descriptions may be truncated. The preview shows both so you can ensure the most important part of your copy appears above the cut on both devices.
Should I use the same title tag and H1 heading?
They can differ — and often should. The title tag is optimised for SERP click-through and can be shorter and keyword-rich, while the H1 heading is for on-page context and can be more descriptive. Google is comfortable with them being different as long as both are accurate.