About the SERP snippet preview
A SERP preview shows how your page is likely to appear in Google search results — the title, URL and meta description — so you can optimise them before publishing. It checks the pixel and character lengths that Google typically truncates, helping you write titles and descriptions that display in full and attract clicks. It runs entirely in your browser.
How SERP Preview works
How to preview your search snippet
- Enter your page title, URL and meta description.
- See a live preview of the desktop and mobile search result.
- Adjust until the title and description fit without being cut off.
Length guidelines
Google usually shows roughly the first 50–60 characters of a title and about 150–160 characters of a description, but it truncates by pixel width, so the preview is more accurate than counting characters alone.
Write for clicks
Put your main keyword near the front, keep titles clear and compelling, and write a description that summarises the page and encourages the click.
Recommended lengths
| Element | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Title | ~600px (≈ 50–60 chars) | ≈ 70 chars |
| Description | ~920px (≈ 150–160 chars) | ≈ 120 chars |
Google truncates by pixel width, not character count, so wide letters use space faster — the live preview is the most reliable guide.
Common uses
- Preview a Google search snippet
- Optimise title and meta description length
- Avoid truncated titles in search
- Improve click-through rate
- Check desktop vs mobile display
- Plan titles before publishing
- Audit existing page snippets
- Write compelling meta descriptions