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Google SERP Snippet Preview

See your page the way it appears in Google results — title, URL and description, truncated at the real pixel width for desktop and mobile.

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What this SERP preview shows

Google builds each search result from your title tag, page URL, and meta description. This tool fetches those from your live page and renders them exactly as Google would — then measures the real pixel width, because Google truncates by width, not by character count.

How to write a snippet that earns the click

  • Front-load the important words — if Google trims the end, the value should already be visible.
  • Keep the title under ~600px (roughly 50–60 characters) so it renders in full.
  • Write a description that sells the click under ~920px (roughly 150–160 characters) — it doesn’t affect ranking, but it drives click-through.
  • Match the query intent — Google may rewrite a description that doesn’t fit the search; a relevant one is more likely to survive.

Frequently asked questions

01

How does Google decide what to show in the snippet?

Google starts from your title tag and meta description, but it can rewrite either one — most often the description — to better match the query. This preview shows what you are handing Google to work with: the title and description your page actually returns.

02

Why is my title or description cut off?

Google truncates by pixel width, not character count, so wide characters eat the space faster. Desktop titles get roughly 600 pixels and descriptions roughly 920 pixels. This tool measures the real pixel width and shows the exact cut-off point.

03

What are the ideal title and description lengths?

Aim for a title that renders under about 600 pixels (roughly 50–60 characters) and a description under about 920 pixels (roughly 150–160 characters). Front-load the important words so nothing critical is lost if Google trims the end.

04

Does the meta description affect ranking?

Not directly, but it strongly affects click-through rate from the results page — and a compelling snippet earns the click once you rank. Getting the title right matters more for ranking; getting both right matters for traffic.

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