Meta Title Length Checker
Enter a title tag candidate in the Text box and see the live character count. The checker uses a 60-character limit and shows Status OK when the title fits, or Too long when it runs past the cutoff.
Updated 2026-08-03 · seo
About this tool
Title tags are short, and many SERP layouts truncate around sixty characters. This tool counts characters in the textarea as you type, prints Length as current over 60, and flips Status without a Calculate button. It measures only the text you provide; it does not fetch titles from URLs.
How to use
- Open the checker: Load this page so the Text textarea and result lines are visible.
- Enter the title: Paste or type the meta title you plan to use (sample text is provided).
- Check the counter: Read Length: N / 60 and Status: OK or Too long while you edit.
- Adjust and copy: Shorten until Status is OK, then copy the title into your site settings.
Common use cases
- Tighten a homepage or article title before it goes into the HTML title tag.
- Compare two title options and keep the one that stays under 60 characters.
- Spot titles that look fine in a CMS but will truncate in search results.
Tips
- Put the most important words near the start in case of truncation.
- Spaces and symbols count toward the 60-character total.
- If Status is Too long, cut filler words before brand suffixes.
FAQ
Why is the limit 60 characters?
Sixty characters is a widely used guideline for title tags that often appear in search results.
Is the count live?
Yes. There is no submit button; length and status refresh as you type.
Does this check pixel width?
No. It counts characters only, not rendered pixel width in Google.
Can I check a full URL title automatically?
No. Paste the title text yourself; the tool does not crawl pages.