Free SEO Tools
Meta Description Analyzer
Enter a URL or type a description to check its length, estimated search-result display width, and keyword presence.
About this tool
This focuses specifically on description quality — length, estimated display width, and keyword presence — separate from the Meta Tag Checker, which inspects a page's full set of meta tags at once. Google does not enforce a fixed description length and often rewrites the displayed snippet based on the search query — this estimate is a practical guide for avoiding truncation, not a ranking rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ideal meta description length?
- Google doesn't enforce a fixed length — this tool shows character count and estimated pixel width so you can judge truncation risk yourself.
- Does Google always use my meta description?
- No, Google sometimes rewrites the displayed snippet based on the search query, regardless of what you set.
- Can I check a description before publishing?
- Yes, type it directly instead of entering a URL.