SERP Simulator

Preview exactly how your title and meta description render in Google search — before you publish.

Preview inputs

322px / 580px46/60
127/160

Google SERP preview

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example.com
example.com › your-page-url
Your page title goes here — make it compelling

Your meta description goes here. Write a brief summary of the page that entices users to click through from the search results.

Optimization tips

  • Title: 50–60 characters (≈ 580px) is the sweet spot — longer titles get truncated in results
  • Description: 120–160 characters — concise, action-oriented, and relevant to search intent
  • Put your primary keyword near the beginning of the title for better relevance signals
  • The description doesn't affect ranking directly, but a compelling one drives higher CTR

Why pixel-accurate preview matters

Google truncates titles at ~600px, not a fixed character count. The same number of characters can be 400px or 650px depending on the letters used ('W' is wider than 'i'). This tool applies the 7px-per-character estimate Google uses for desktop rendering — so you see real cutoffs, not approximations.

The number most people use is wrong

A "60-character limit" is a myth. Google's actual cutoff is ~580–600px. A title full of narrow characters (i, l, 1) can fit 70+ characters. One full of wide ones (W, M, m) may truncate at 52.

What gets simulated

  • Title truncation at ~600px (desktop) and ~60 characters (mobile)
  • Meta description cutoff at 160 characters
  • Live pixel counter so you can see exactly where you stand
  • Warning colors when you're close to or over the limit

What to optimize for

Keep titles under 580px. Front-load the primary keyword — if Google truncates your title, the important word should still be visible. Write meta descriptions that match the query intent and include a soft call-to-action. The description won't affect your ranking directly, but it affects whether someone clicks.

Frequently asked questions

Is this SERP simulator free?

Yes, free and no signup. It previews your title and description on desktop and mobile with pixel-accurate truncation.

Why does my title get cut off?

Google limits titles by pixel width, not character count. Wide characters use the space faster, so two titles of equal length can truncate differently.

Does the meta description affect ranking?

Not directly. It affects click-through rate, which is worth optimizing on its own.

Related tools: meta tags analyzer and CTR calculator. Background reading: keyword cannibalization.