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Meta Description Checker
Check a meta description for length, clarity and likely truncation risk.
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What this tool does
About the meta description checker
The tool counts characters and estimates display width, then flags repetition or missing action language. Search engines may still rewrite any description.
How to use it
- Paste the description exactly as it will appear in the meta tag.
- Review length against the 120–160 character drafting band and the pixel estimate.
- Check the wording flags — repetition, missing verbs and vague filler are highlighted.
- Tighten the copy, re-check, then paste the final version into your page head or CMS field.
Useful for
- Draft a description that survives the ~920px desktop cut instead of ending mid-sen…
- Fix the pages Search Console or a crawl flagged with missing or duplicate descriptions.
- Give a copywriter a concrete pass/fail check for description length and action language.
Straight answers
Meta Description Checker FAQ
Why does Google show a different description than the one I wrote?
Google rewrites descriptions for an estimated majority of queries when it thinks page text answers the search better. A good description still wins for your core queries and drives click-through where it is used.
Do meta descriptions affect rankings?
Not directly — Google has said so for years. They affect whether people click, which is why clarity and a reason to click matter more than keyword count.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is measured locally in your browser.