Title Tag Length Checker
Check title tag length with a live SERP preview.
Google truncates title tags at roughly 600 pixels — about 50–60 characters. Put your primary keyword and brand near the front, keep each title unique across your site, and avoid stuffing keywords. The description field above is only for the live preview.
Free title tag length checker. Count characters, preview how your title appears in Google, and get guidance on the ideal 50–60 character length so it isn't cut off. Everything runs in your browser.
Why title length matters
The title tag is the single most important on-page SEO element you control. Google shows it as the blue clickable headline in results, and it's a strong relevance signal. If it's too long, Google truncates it with an ellipsis; if it's too short, you leave ranking and click-through potential on the table.
A title length checker counts characters (and ideally estimates pixel width) so you know how your title will render before it goes live.
The target: 50–60 characters
Google's title area is about 600 pixels wide on desktop, which is roughly 50–60 characters. Because pixel width varies by letter (a "W" is wider than an "i"), character count is a guide, not a guarantee — but 50–60 keeps almost any title inside the limit.
Best practice:
- Keyword first, brand last:
Primary Keyword - Secondary | Brand. - Keep the brand name short or drop it on long titles.
- Front-load the words a searcher actually typed.
Common mistakes
- Writing 80-character titles that get chopped mid-word.
- Padding the title with your brand name on every page.
- Making every title start with the same boilerplate ("Home - ...", "Blog - ...").
- Ignoring that Google may rewrite an unhelpful title — a well-sized, descriptive title is more likely to be shown as written.
Example
- Too long (72 chars): "The Complete Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Running Shoes for Beginners"
- Right-sized (54 chars): "Running Shoes for Beginners: How to Choose | Fahaq"
How to use the Title Tag Length Checker
- 01Type or paste your page title.
- 02Watch the live character count and pixel estimate.
- 03Check the search preview to see how it will appear.
- 04Aim for 50–60 characters to avoid truncation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal title tag length?
Google truncates titles at roughly 600 pixels, which is about 50–60 characters. Put your primary keyword and brand near the front so they always show.
Why is length measured in pixels?
Google truncates by pixel width, not character count, so wide characters take more space. The character range of 50–60 is a reliable approximation for most titles.