Meta Description Checker
Paste a meta description to see whether it fits Google's snippet on desktop and mobile, includes your keyword and a call to action, repeats the title, or contains quotes that break the HTML — with a score and a live preview.
Paste your meta description and, optionally, the target keyword and page title. The checker measures it in pixels against Google's desktop (~920px) and mobile widths, checks for the keyword and a call to action, flags when it just repeats the title, and warns about double quotes and generic openings like “Welcome to…”.
Paste a meta description to check it instantly.
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How to use Meta Description Checker
- 1Paste the meta description.
- 2Add the target keyword and page title for keyword and duplication checks.
- 3Review the score, width meter and each check.
- 4Edit until it passes, then preview it as a Google result.
Why check your meta description
The meta description doesn't boost rankings directly, but it's the pitch under your title. Descriptions that are cut off before the call to action, don't mention what the searcher looked for, or just repeat the title waste that space — and Google is more likely to replace them with a random sentence from the page.
Double quotes are a common hidden bug: inside the HTML content attribute, a " ends the attribute early and chops the description. Use single or curly quotes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters should a meta description be?
Roughly 120–155 characters for desktop. The checker uses pixel width (about 920px) because that's how Google actually truncates, and it tells you when mobile may cut it shorter.
Should the description include the keyword?
Yes, naturally. Google bolds words that match the search, which draws the eye to your result.
Want new ideas instead?
Use the Meta Description Generator to create descriptions that already fit and include a call to action.
Is this SEO tool free? Do I need to sign up?
It's completely free with no sign-up, no email and no daily credits. Use it as often as you like.
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