Title Tag Checker
Check your SEO title tag against Google’s snippet limit.
See a live SERP preview with pixel-width truncation for desktop and mobile, so your title is not cut off before you publish.
What is a title tag?
A title tag is the HTML element that sets the title of a page. It is the clickable blue headline Google shows for your page in search results, the label on the browser tab, and the text used when the page is shared. Because it is the first thing a searcher reads, it has a big say in whether they click. This checker shows your title in a live Google SERP preview and tells you whether it will fit or be cut off, so you can fix it before you publish.
As with snippets, Google truncates titles by pixel width, not character count, because the font is proportional and a wide word takes more room than a narrow one. As a practical guide a title of roughly 50 to 60 characters usually fits, but the pixel width is the real test, so treat the character range as a guide rather than a hard limit. This tool estimates the width and marks where the title would be trimmed. The pixel figures are estimates: Google’s exact measurements are not published and change over time, so treat them as close guidance, not an exact number.
A common and effective pattern is Page Title | Brand Name, with a separator such as a pipe or a dash before the brand. Because the end can be cut off, put the most important, specific words and your main keyword at the front and the brand at the end, so the part that matters survives truncation. Unlike the meta description, the title tag does influence ranking as well as click-through, so a clear title that matches the page and the searcher’s intent is worth getting right. Desktop and mobile lay results out differently, so use the Desktop and Mobile toggle to check both. Google may still rewrite a title it considers too long, keyword-stuffed or duplicated, so keep it concise, accurate and unique to the page.
To use the tool, type or paste your title into the box, add a URL and description if you want the preview to match your real result, and watch the status, the estimated pixel width and the snippet update as you type. Aim for a Good length status that fits on both devices. This page is the title counterpart of the meta description checker, which does the same for the description line. If you just need to count characters in any field, the character counter is the general character tool. Everything runs in your browser with no account and nothing to install.
Title Tag Length Examples
| Example | Characters | Est. width (desktop) | Truncated? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too short Shoes | 5 | approx. 49px | No |
| Good length Lightweight Running Shoes for Beginners | Run Store | 51 | approx. 419px | No |
| Too long The Complete and Utterly Exhaustive Guide to Choosing the Best Lightweight Running Shoes for Every Surface | Run Store | 118 | approx. 968px | Yes |
*Every row is produced by the same engine this page uses, judged on the desktop threshold. Pixel widths are estimates of how Google renders the title, not exact measurements.
Features of Our Title Tag Checker
SERP Preview
Truncation
Mobile
Pixel Readout
Pattern
Copy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Click any question to read the answer.
What is the ideal title tag length?
A title tag that fits in Google's result is usually around 50 to 60 characters, but the real limit is the pixel width of the line, not the character count. A title made of wide letters fills the space faster than one made of narrow letters, so the character range is only a guide. This tool shows the estimated pixel width and tells you when the title is likely to be cut off.
Why does Google measure titles by pixels instead of characters?
Search results use a proportional font, where a wide letter like W takes far more space than a narrow one like i. Two titles with the same character count can render at very different widths, so Google truncates based on how wide the text actually is. That is why this tool estimates the pixel width and previews where the title would be cut.
Should I include my brand name in the title tag?
It is common to end a title with the brand name using a separator, such as Page Title | Brand Name. This helps people recognise your site in the results. Because the title can be truncated, put the most important, specific words first and the brand at the end, so the key part survives even if the brand is cut.
Do title tags affect my Google ranking?
Yes. Unlike the meta description, the title tag is a ranking signal as well as the headline people click in the results, so it influences both ranking and click-through. A clear, relevant title that front-loads the main keyword and matches the page content is what helps.
Why does Google sometimes rewrite my title?
Google may replace the title shown in results with text from the page or its headings when it judges that a better match for the query, or when the title is too long, stuffed with keywords or duplicated across pages. Writing a concise, accurate, unique title that fits the snippet makes Google more likely to keep yours.
What happens if my title tag is too long?
If the title is wider than the result allows, Google cuts it off and adds an ellipsis, so the end is lost. Front-load the important words and keep the brand at the end, so the meaningful part is always visible. This tool shows you exactly where the cut is likely to fall on desktop and mobile.
Does the title length differ on desktop and mobile?
The layout differs between desktop and mobile, so a title that fits on one can be trimmed differently on the other. Use the Desktop and Mobile toggle to preview both and aim for a title that reads well even when shortened.
Is my text stored when I use this tool?
No. The tool runs entirely as JavaScript inside your browser, so your text is never uploaded, logged, or sent to a server. The page keeps working offline once it has loaded, and nothing you type leaves your device. You can check a private draft with no privacy risk at all.