SEO title check

Title Tag Length Checker

Find out if your title will be cut off in search results. Get the character count, the pixel width and a truncated preview, for one title or hundreds at once.

Title tag

0Characters

0pxPixel width (of 600)

0Words

-Status

Google preview

Bulk check

One title per line

#	Title	Chars	Pixels	Status
Paste titles above and click Check all.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Why title length matters

First impression

The title is the biggest, bluest line in the result and often decides whether someone clicks.

Truncation hides keywords

Words past the limit are replaced by an ellipsis, so put the important ones first.

Fewer rewrites

Concise, descriptive titles are less likely to be rewritten by Google.

Characters versus pixels

Google does not cut titles at a fixed number of characters. The desktop result column fits roughly 600 pixels of 20-pixel Arial text, so a title full of narrow letters like i and l can run past 70 characters while one with many capitals and wide letters like W and M may be cut at 50. This checker measures the actual pixel width with your browser's text rendering.

As a rule of thumb, titles between 30 and 60 characters that stay under about 600 pixels display fully on desktop. Lead with the primary keyword, keep the brand name at the end and avoid repeating words.

Too short

Under 30 characters often wastes space that could describe the page better.

Near limit

Within about 8% of the limit; small font differences may cut the last word.

Too long

Over 600 pixels will usually be truncated on desktop.

Title tag length checker FAQ

What is the maximum title length for Google?

There is no hard character limit. Desktop results display about 600 pixels, which is typically 50 to 60 characters.

Is a long title bad for SEO?

Not directly, but the cut-off part is not visible to searchers, and Google may rewrite titles it considers too long.

Why does my pixel width differ slightly from other tools?

Pixel width depends on font rendering. This tool measures 20px Arial in your browser, which closely matches Google but can vary by a few pixels between systems.

Should I include my brand name?

Usually yes, at the end and separated by a pipe or dash, as long as the main topic still fits.

Is there a limit to bulk checks?

No fixed limit. Thousands of lines are measured in your browser almost instantly.