What This Tool Does
The Google SEO Character Counter helps you write page titles, meta descriptions, and H1 tags that fit within Google's recommended character limits. Preset buttons let you switch between SEO content types instantly.
Google truncates titles and descriptions that exceed recommended lengths, which can hurt click-through rates from search results. This tool ensures your SEO text is the right length for optimal display in search engine results pages.
How to Use This Tool
- Select a preset: Page Title (60), Meta Description (160), or H1 Tag (70).
- Type or paste your SEO text into the input field.
- Watch the character count and progress bar update in real time.
- Adjust your text to stay within the recommended limit.
- Copy the optimized text for use in your website's meta tags.
Why Character Limits Matter
Google displays titles and descriptions in search results with strict pixel and character limits. Exceeding them results in truncation with ellipses, which reduces click-through rates.
- Page titles should stay under 60 characters to avoid truncation in search results.
- Meta descriptions are best kept under 160 characters for full display on desktop.
- H1 tags should be concise — around 70 characters — for both readability and SEO impact.
- Truncated titles and descriptions look incomplete and can reduce user trust.
- Well-crafted, properly sized meta text improves both rankings and click-through rates.