Meta Description Length Checker
Write descriptions that fit the 120–160 character snippet window.
Enter a description to check its length.
Characters
0
target 120–160
Words
0
Remaining
160
Search result preview
example.com › page
Your page title
Your meta description preview appears here.
Why Countly?
- Instant results as you type
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- Works on mobile and desktop
Write snippets that earn clicks
Treat the description as ad copy: state what the page delivers, include the search phrase naturally, and finish with a reason to click. Keep the most important words in the first 120 characters so they survive truncation on mobile.
Frequently asked questions
- How long should a meta description be?
- Aim for 120–160 characters. Shorter descriptions waste space; longer ones get cut off with an ellipsis.
- Does the meta description affect rankings?
- Not directly, but a compelling description raises click-through rate, which matters for traffic.
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