Google SERP Preview
See how your title and description may appear in Google search results.
Examples
See what this tool can do.
Check for truncation
See if your title gets cut off before you publish.
Improve click appeal
Refine the snippet so it stands out in results.
Tips & tricks
Get the most out of it.
- 1Front-load the key message in both title and description.
- 2Descriptions around 150–160 characters usually display in full.
- 3Google may still rewrite your snippet — write for humans first.
About Google SERP Preview
What this tool does
Google SERP Preview shows how your title, URL and description may appear in Google search results, on desktop and mobile.
How to use it
- Enter your title, URL and meta description.
- Watch the live search-result preview.
- Adjust until it fits and reads well.
How it works
The preview renders your text the way Google typically formats a snippet, and flags when the title or description exceeds the width that usually gets truncated.
Important considerations
- Google may rewrite titles and descriptions in real results, so treat the preview as a guide.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. The text, HTML or settings you enter are processed locally and never uploaded to a server.
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Frequently asked questions
Google sometimes generates a snippet from page content that better matches the query. A strong meta description improves the odds it uses yours.