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Google SERP Preview Tool

This SERP preview tool shows how a page's title and meta description will look in Google search results, on desktop and on mobile, before you publish. Type a title, URL and description, or paste a live URL to load what the page uses now. Text is measured in pixels, the way Google trims it, so the preview cuts off where Google most likely would. Add a search keyword to see matching words in bold, a site name and favicon, and rich result extras such as a date, review stars or a price. To check many pages, switch to Many URLs, paste up to 50 addresses or one sitemap, and see which titles and descriptions get cut, with a CSV to download.

Always freeNo sign upRuns in your browser

61 characters

170 characters

Shown above the URL, as Google does

Matching words are shown in bold

Rich result extras

Stars, price and dates only appear when the page has matching structured data and Google chooses to show them.

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SERP Preview Tool: See Your Google Snippet Before You Publish
Type a page title and meta description to see how Google shows them on desktop and mobile. Long text is cut at the same pixel widths Google uses, so you can fix it first.

How to use

01

Load a page or type your own

Paste a URL and click Preview existing URL to load its title, description, canonical, site name and favicon. Or type straight into the Title, URL and Description fields.

02

Watch the pixel counters and add extras

Each field shows its character count and pixel width, and turns red past about 600 px for titles or 920 px for descriptions. Tick a date, review stars or a price to see how rich results change the snippet.

03

Compare devices or check many pages

Switch between Desktop, Mobile and Both. To audit a site, open Many URLs, paste addresses or a sitemap URL, then download the CSV of cut titles and descriptions.

Why Google SERP Preview Tool

Title and description limits: desktop vs mobile

Google does not publish exact limits, and they shift with layout updates. The figures below are the working limits this tool uses, based on common measurements of Google results. Character counts are only a rough guide, because a title of narrow letters fits more characters than one of wide letters.

Google can also shorten text for its own reasons, such as adding a date in front of the description, which uses part of the space.

ElementDesktopMobileRough character guide
TitleAbout 600 pxWraps over more lines; cut at about 600 px here50 to 60
Meta descriptionAbout 920 pxAbout 680 pxDesktop 150 to 160, mobile about 120
URL rowSite name, domain and breadcrumb pathSite name and domainKeep paths short and readable

Worked example: fixing a title that gets cut

Take the title "Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones With 40 Hour Battery Life and Fast Charging | SoundShop". It is 92 characters and about 871 px wide in 20 px Arial, far over the 600 px limit. The preview shows "Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones With 40 Hour Battery ...", so the brand name and the charging detail never appear.

Rewritten as "Noise Cancelling Headphones, 40 Hour Battery | SoundShop", it is 56 characters and about 541 px wide, so it fits with room to spare. The main product words come first, the key feature stays, and the brand is still visible. Put the charging detail in the meta description instead, where there is more space.

The same approach works for most long titles: lead with the words people search for, drop filler such as "with" and "and", and check the pixel counter rather than the character count.

Common questions

Where exactly does the SERP preview cut my title off?
It measures the title in a 20 px Arial font and cuts it once it passes about 600 px, stepping back to the last whole word and adding an ellipsis. The description is cut at about 920 px on desktop and 680 px on mobile. These are estimates of Google's layout, so treat the cut as a close warning, not an exact prediction.
Is staying under 60 characters a guarantee Google shows my full title?
No. Google trims by pixel width, roughly 600 pixels on desktop, not by counting characters. A title full of wide letters like W and M can be cut before 60 characters, while one full of narrow letters can run past it. The pixel counter in this tool is a better guide than a character count.
Can the SERP preview load what my live page currently uses?
Yes. Paste the address and click Preview existing URL, and the tool loads the page's title, meta description, canonical URL, og:site_name and favicon into the fields. You can then edit the values until nothing is cut.
How does the mobile SERP preview differ from the desktop one?
The mobile card is narrower, so the title wraps onto more lines, and the tool hides the breadcrumb path and cuts the description sooner, at about 680 px. Many searches happen on phones, so check the mobile tab for every important page.
What meta description length fits the SERP preview without being cut?
Aim for about 120 to 155 characters. That reads as a complete thought, usually fits on desktop, and leaves room for a date Google sometimes adds in front. Under about 70 characters the snippet looks thin, and Google is more likely to show other text from the page.
Why are some words bold in the Google snippet preview?
Google bolds words in the result that match the search, and the preview copies that when you type a keyword. Bold words stand out, which is one reason to use the words people actually search for. The tool matches each word of your keyword separately and ignores single letters.
Does a Google SERP simulator account for Google rewriting my title?
No simulator can. Google rewrites some titles when it thinks they do not describe the page well, using text such as the H1 instead. A title that fits, matches the page and puts the topic first is the one least likely to be rewritten.
Where does Google get the site name shown above the URL?
Google chooses a site name from signals on your home page, such as WebSite structured data, the title and og:site_name. You cannot force it, but using one consistent name helps. In this tool the Site name field fills from og:site_name when you load a URL, and you can edit it.
Why does my real snippet cut at a different point than the SERP preview shows?
Three usual causes: Google's exact width and font differ slightly from the estimate, Google adds a date in front of the description and uses up space, or Google swaps your description for page text that matches the search better. The preview covers the common case; the edge cases are up to Google.
Can the SERP preview tool check snippets for a whole list of pages?
Yes. Open the Many URLs tab and paste up to 50 addresses, one per line, or a single sitemap.xml URL to check the pages it lists. Each page is fetched, and its title and description are measured in pixels and marked when they will be cut on desktop. Download CSV saves the lengths and pixel widths for your content team.

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