SEO title and meta description length: Aim for an SEO title of about 50 to 60 characters (under roughly 600 pixels) and a meta description of about 120 to 155 characters. Google can still rewrite both.
Your title and description are the first things people see in search results. If they are cut off, you lose clicks. There is no official character limit, because Google truncates by pixel width, but these guides work well.
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Recommended lengths
| SEO title | About 50 to 60 characters, under roughly 600 pixels |
|---|---|
| Meta description | About 120 to 155 characters |
| Mobile description | Often shorter, so put the key point first |
Test yours with our free SEO title and meta description checker. It counts characters, estimates pixel width and shows a Google-style preview.
How to write a good title
- Put the main keyword near the start.
- Say what the page delivers, for example a guide, calculator or list.
- Add the year only if the content is updated yearly.
- Write for people first, not only for search engines.
How to write a good meta description
- Summarise the answer or benefit in one or two sentences.
- Include the keyword naturally, since Google bolds matching words.
- Add a reason to click, such as free, step-by-step or updated.
- Make every description unique.
Before and after
Weak: “Home | My Website”
Better: “Free GPA Calculator for Scholarship Applications”
Mistakes to avoid
- Using the same title on many pages
- Keyword stuffing
- Leaving the description empty
- Writing so long that the end is cut off
Setting these in Rank Math? Open the post editor, then the Rank Math panel. Learn how to keep your pages fast in our guide to speeding up WordPress.
SEO title and meta description length: frequently asked questions
Does Google always use my meta description?
No. It often rewrites descriptions to match the search.
Does description length affect rankings?
Not directly, but a clear description can raise clicks.
What happens if my title is too long?
Google may cut it off or rewrite it.
