Free Meta Description Length Checker
A meta description is the short summary that appears beneath your page title in Google search results. Google displays roughly 155 characters on desktop and 120 on mobile before truncating with an ellipsis. The counter below tracks your length live so your description never gets cut mid-sentence. Pair with our URL Length Checker to optimize both halves of the search snippet.
How the Meta Description Checker Works
The counter measures the character length of your meta description and compares it against Google's display thresholds. Anything between 120 and 155 characters fits cleanly across desktop and mobile search results.
Tips & Best Practices
1Aim for 120–155 characters
120 characters is the safe mobile limit; 155 is the desktop limit. Stay in this band and your description will display in full across devices.
2Front-load the value proposition
Mobile truncates at ~120 characters. Put your best argument in the first sentence.
3Include the primary keyword
Google bolds matching query terms in the SERP. A description with your target keyword stands out visually.
4End with a call to action
'Learn more,' 'Get started,' 'Free trial' — explicit calls measurably lift click-through rate.
5Don't duplicate your meta title
The description should add information, not repeat the title. Use it to expand on the value, not restate it.
Need a Full Text Analysis?
Our main Character Counter gives you a complete breakdown — characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and keyword frequency — all in one view.
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