ShakeKit SEO Meta Tag Counter
measured the way Google sees it.
Check your title and description by character and by pixel, the way Google actually truncates, with a live desktop and mobile preview, an optimization score, and copy-paste meta, Open Graph, and Twitter tags.
Your meta tags
Search preview
Live preview, text is truncated by pixel width, just like Google.
Your title and description are your ad in the search results
You do not pay for the organic listing, but you still have to earn the click. Your meta title and description are the only copy a searcher sees before deciding whether to choose you or a competitor. Get the length wrong and Google cuts your message off mid sentence; get it right and you win clicks at the same ranking position. This tool checks both the way Google actually measures them.
Why pixels matter more than characters
Most tools only count characters, and that is where they mislead you. Google truncates by pixel width, not character count. A title in wide letters can be cut off at 55 characters, while a title in narrow letters survives to 65. Titles render at roughly 20px and get cut near 600 pixels; descriptions render at roughly 14px. This tool measures the real pixel width of your text as you type, so you see the true cutoff, not a rough guess.
What makes a title earn the click
- Front-load your keyword. Put the main term near the start, it is what the eye and the algorithm both notice first.
- Add your brand at the end. "Primary Keyword, Benefit | Brand" is a reliable structure.
- Be specific. A number, a year, or a concrete benefit beats a vague label.
- Do not keyword-stuff. One clear use of the keyword reads better and ranks fine.
What makes a description earn the click
- Lead with the benefit, then back it up. The first 120 characters are the part that always shows.
- Include the keyword naturally, Google bolds matching terms, which draws the eye.
- End with a reason to act: "Free, no signup," "Get started today," "See how it works."
- Match search intent. If the query is a question, hint at the answer.
Do not forget social previews
The same title and description power how your link looks when shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and X, through Open Graph and Twitter Card tags. A link with no preview looks broken and gets fewer clicks. This tool generates all of those tags for you, ready to paste, so your page looks right everywhere, not just in Google.
| Tag | What it controls |
|---|---|
| title | The clickable headline in Google |
| meta description | The summary text under the title |
| og:title / og:description | The preview on Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp |
| twitter:card | The preview card on X |
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Meta tags, answered
Aim for 50 to 60 characters, and under about 600 pixels wide. Google truncates titles by pixel width, not character count, so a title full of wide letters (like W and M) can cut off sooner than a narrow one. This tool measures both, so you see the real cutoff point before you publish.
Keep it between 120 and 160 characters. Google usually displays up to about 155 to 160 characters on desktop before cutting it with an ellipsis, and less on mobile. Under 120 wastes space you could use to earn the click; over 160 risks your call to action being cut off.
Pixels. Google renders titles in roughly 20px and descriptions in roughly 14px, then truncates when the text exceeds the available width (about 600px for titles). That is why character limits are only a rough guide, this tool also measures pixel width so you know the true cutoff.
Not directly. Google has said meta descriptions are not a ranking factor, but they heavily influence click-through rate, and a higher CTR can indirectly help. A clear, compelling description that matches search intent gets more clicks than a vague one, even at the same ranking position.
They control how your page looks when shared on social media. Open Graph tags (og:title, og:description) power the preview on Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp; Twitter Card tags do the same on X. This tool generates all of them from your title and description so your link looks right everywhere, not just in Google.
Yes, completely free with no signup. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere. It is part of ShakeKit, a free set of marketing tools by Shakeworld. Use it on as many pages as you like.
Win the click before they even visit.
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