SERP Preview Tool
See exactly how your page will look in Google search results before you publish.
Optimal: 50–60 characters · Google truncates around 600px (~60 chars)
Optimal: 120–155 characters · Google may truncate or rewrite longer descriptions
Google Search Preview
Mobile Search Preview
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Google decide what title to show?▼
Google may rewrite your title tag if it's too long, too short, keyword-stuffed, or doesn't match the page content. To minimize rewrites: match the title to your H1, keep it under 60 characters, and avoid all-caps or excessive punctuation. Google rewrites titles about 58% of the time based on recent studies.
Will Google always show my meta description?▼
No — Google often generates its own snippet from page content, especially if your meta description doesn't match the user's search query. Google shows your written description about 37% of the time. However, a good description still influences CTR when it is shown.
What makes a good SERP title?▼
A high-performing title includes: (1) primary keyword near the start, (2) a clear value proposition or differentiator, (3) brand name at the end, and (4) natural language that's not stuffed. Titles with numbers (e.g., '5 Best…') and power words often increase CTR.
What is click-through rate (CTR)?▼
CTR is the percentage of people who click your result after seeing it in search results. Higher CTR can improve your rankings as Google uses it as a relevance signal. Industry average organic CTR for position 1 is around 27–39% on desktop; positions 2 and 3 drop to 15–18% and 11–14%.