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SERP Description Preview
See how much of your meta description Google is likely to display, truncated to 160 characters, with a live character count.
How to Use SERP Description Preview
- 1Type or paste your meta description
- 2Click Preview
- 3See the version truncated at 160 characters and the character count
- 4Move important information earlier if the truncation cuts it off
Frequently Asked Questions
That's a widely used practical cutoff before Google truncates meta descriptions with an ellipsis, particularly on desktop search results.
No - it only truncates and counts characters. For an Optimal/Too Short/Too Long verdict, use the Meta Description Analyzer instead.
No, this preview focuses only on the description portion. Use it alongside the SERP Title Preview to check both pieces separately.
Put your key selling point or call-to-action earlier in the sentence so it's still visible even if the end is truncated.
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