SERP Simulator
Preview how your page will look in Google search results. Enter a title, URL, and meta description to see a live simulated snippet, including truncation warnings.
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Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •Google typically displays around 50-60 characters of a title tag before truncating it with an ellipsis, though the actual cutoff is based on pixel width, not character count
- •Meta descriptions are commonly truncated around 150-160 characters, though Google sometimes rewrites or extends descriptions using other page content instead of your specified text
- •This preview is a close approximation, not a pixel-perfect guarantee - Google's actual rendering can vary by device, font rendering, and ongoing changes to their search results design
- •Put your most important keywords and information toward the beginning of both the title and description, in case they're truncated
Most Popular
Most users aim for a title under 60 characters and a description under 155 characters as safe targets
When to Use This Tool
Check whether a page title will display fully or get cut off in search results.
Preview how a meta description will appear before publishing a page.
Do a final check of how a new page will look in search results before it goes live.
Compare how different title and description variations render before choosing one.
How It Works
Estimate the rendered pixel width of your title and description using approximate character-width rules based on typical search result font metrics
Compare that estimated width against Google's commonly observed truncation limits
Render a live preview styled to resemble an actual Google search result snippet
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Lightning Fast
Powered by Client-side pixel-width estimation for optimal performance on modern browsers.
Open Source
Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this use pixel width instead of just character count?
Google's truncation is based on how much horizontal space the text takes up when rendered, not a fixed character count. Since letters like "i" and "w" take up very different amounts of space, pixel-width estimation is more accurate than a simple character limit.
Will my description always show exactly what I write?
Not necessarily. Google sometimes generates its own snippet from page content instead of using your meta description, especially if it decides another passage better matches the searcher's query.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The entire preview is generated and rendered locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is transmitted anywhere.
Is this an exact match for how Google will display my page?
It's a close approximation based on commonly observed limits, not a pixel-perfect guarantee. Google's actual rendering can vary by device, search result type, and ongoing design changes on their end.
Should I write different titles for search results versus my page's visible heading?
Not necessarily different, but they can serve different purposes - your title tag is optimized for click-through in search results, while your on-page heading (H1) can be more descriptive for someone who's already on the page.