How long should a title tag be?

Google truncates desktop titles at roughly 580 pixels, which is about 50 to 60 characters for typical text. Wide letters use more pixels, so pixel width is the more reliable guide than a fixed character count.

Why measure pixels and not just characters?

Google truncates by pixel width, not character count. A title of 60 narrow characters (like "i" and "l") fits, while 55 wide characters (like "m" and "W") may be cut off. This tool estimates both.

Is my title sent anywhere?

No. The check runs entirely in your browser using a local width table — nothing is uploaded or stored.

Meta Title Length Checker

Check title-tag length in characters and approximate SERP pixels.

Meta title length checker

Your title tag is the clickable headline in Google search results. If it is too long it gets cut off with an ellipsis; too short and you waste valuable keyword space. This tool measures both the character count and an approximate pixel width, because Google truncates by pixels, not characters.

Aim for roughly 30–60 characters and keep the pixel width under about 580px for desktop. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.