Step by step
- Type or paste your SEO title or meta description into the box above.
- Watch the Google title (60) and Meta description (160) bars below the text box.
- Trim extra words or use Remove extra spaces if you are over the limit.
- Copy the final text into your CMS or HTML.
At a glance
| SEO element | Target limit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Google title tag | 60 characters | Longer titles may be truncated |
| Meta description | 160 characters | Helps keep your summary readable |
| Spaces and punctuation | Count as characters | Check the total with spaces |
Related questions
Do spaces count in SEO title and meta description limits?
Yes, spaces and punctuation count toward both the 60-character title limit and the 160-character meta description limit.
Can I check words and reading time for SEO copy too?
Yes, the counter shows words, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and most used words alongside the character count.
Is my SEO draft stored online?
No, counting happens in your browser. Your text stays only in this browser so it is still there if you reload, and Clear removes it.
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Updated November 14, 2026.