Meta description length
Check immediately if your meta description is the correct length for Google. Includes a clear status indication.
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What is a meta description?
A meta description is a short summary of a web page that is displayed in Google's search results. The right length increases the likelihood of a higher click-through rate (CTR).
What does this tool do?
This tool measures:
- number of characters (including spaces)
- SEO status based on recommended lengths
Guidelines (desktop):
- ideal: 120 – 160 characters
- too short: < 120 characters
- too long: > 160 characters
Why is the correct length important?
- Descriptions that are too short are less noticeable.
- Texts that are too long are broken up
- an optimal length improves visibility and CTR
Who is this tool intended for?
- SEO specialists
- marketers
- webmasters
- content editors