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.

What is the ideal title tag length?

Aim for roughly 30 to 60 characters and keep the estimated pixel width under about 580px for desktop search. That range shows fully without being truncated.

Does Google rewrite my title?

Sometimes. Google may replace a title it considers unhelpful or over-stuffed with one drawn from your page content. A clear, well-sized title within the limits reduces the chance of a rewrite.

Why might a short title still get cut off?

Because truncation is by pixel width, not character count. A title using many wide letters (m, w, W, M) can exceed 580px even with relatively few characters.

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

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

How it works

The tool counts characters and estimates rendered width using a per-character pixel table modelled on Google’s desktop SERP font (roughly 20px Arial). Narrow characters like i, l and . count around 4–5px, digits about 10px, capitals about 12px, and wide letters like m and W about 14–16px; unknown characters fall back to a 10px average. The estimate is flagged as too long when it passes the 580px desktop limit, and the character count is rated against a 30–60 character guide.

Example

The title Best Running Shoes for Beginners (2026 Guide) is 45 characters — comfortably inside the 30–60 guide — and its estimated pixel width sits under 580px, so it should display in full.

Signal	Healthy range
Characters	30–60
Pixel width (desktop)	under ~580 px

Pixel width is the more reliable guide because two titles of equal length can render at very different widths. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.