Meta Tag Length Checker

Check whether your page title and meta description fit within commonly recommended SEO character limits.

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Why Meta Tag Length Matters

Search engines truncate title tags and meta descriptions that run too long, which can cut off important information or calls to action in search results.

Formula

This tool simply counts characters and compares them against commonly cited guideline limits: roughly 60 characters for titles and 160 for meta descriptions.

How to Use This Calculator

Example

A title of 72 characters exceeds the ~60-character guideline and may show "..." at the end in search results.

These are general guidelines - actual display limits vary by search engine and device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does meta tag length matter for SEO?

Search engines truncate overly long title tags and descriptions, hiding information in search results.

What's a recommended title tag length?

Roughly 50-60 characters is a common guideline to avoid truncation.

What about meta description length?

Around 150-160 characters is a commonly cited safe range.

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