SERP Snippet Preview

What is the SERP Snippet Preview tool?

This tool shows you exactly how your page will appear in Google search results — before you publish anything. Google doesn't just show your title and description as-is; it truncates them based on pixel width, not character count, which is why titles that "look fine" in a word processor often get cut off with an ugly ellipsis in real search results.

How to use it

Type your page title and meta description into the fields above. The preview updates instantly as you type, showing the exact truncation point based on real desktop and mobile pixel limits. Green means you're safely within limits, amber means you're close to the edge, and red means Google will likely cut off your text.

Key features

• Real-time preview as you type — no button to click, no waiting
• Pixel-width based limits, not just character counts (this is how Google actually truncates)
• Desktop and Mobile toggle, since the limits genuinely differ between them
• One-click copy of the finished title and meta description HTML tags
• 100% free, runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server

FAQ

Why does my title get cut off even though it's under 60 characters?

Because Google truncates by pixel width, not character count. Wide letters like "W" or "M" take up more space than narrow ones like "i" or "l" — two titles with the same character count can render very differently.

Is this exactly what Google will show?

It's a close, industry-standard approximation using the same font and pixel-width logic most SEO tools use. Google occasionally adjusts titles and descriptions dynamically based on the search query, so treat this as a strong guide, not a 100% guarantee.

Does this tool save or send my data anywhere?

No — everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing you type here is sent to any server unless you choose to submit feedback below.

Is there a limit to how many times I can use this?

None. Use it as many times as you want, for as many pages as you want, for free.