SERP Preview
Preview how your pages appear in Google search results.
Key features
- Desktop and mobile preview
- Pixel-accurate truncation
- Real-time character counting
- URL fetching
The SERP Preview tool shows exactly how your page will appear in Google search results, helping you optimize titles and descriptions for better click-through rates.
How it works
Enter a URL or manually input title, URL, and description. The preview renders pixel-accurate results for both desktop and mobile views.
Desktop preview
- Shows title truncation at ~580 pixels (approximately 60 characters)
- Displays full URL path
- Shows description truncation at ~920 pixels (approximately 160 characters)
Mobile preview
- Narrower truncation points
- Adjusted layout for mobile screens
- Shows how titles wrap on smaller devices
Optimization tips
Titles
- Keep under 60 characters to avoid truncation
- Put important keywords near the beginning
- Include your brand name at the end
- Use power words to encourage clicks
Descriptions
- Aim for 150-160 characters
- Include a clear value proposition
- Add a call to action
- Match the search intent of your target keyword
URLs
- Keep URLs short and readable
- Use keywords in the URL path
- Avoid long parameter strings
Character counting
The tool shows:
- Current character count
- Remaining characters before truncation
- Warning when approaching limits
Fetching from URL
Click "Fetch from URL" to automatically pull current meta data from any webpage. This helps you:
- See how pages currently appear
- Compare before/after optimization
- Analyze competitor listings
Frequently asked questions
Google sometimes rewrites titles if they're too long, don't match content, or use repetitive patterns. The preview shows your specified title; actual results may vary.
There's no exact character limit - Google measures pixels. Generally, 50-60 characters for titles and 150-160 for descriptions stay within display limits.