SERP Preview — Visualize Your Google Search Snippet
See exactly how your page's title and description will look in Google search results before you publish — including truncation.
Writing a title and meta description in a text editor doesn't show you how it will actually render in Google's search results, where pixel-based truncation (not just character count) determines what's visible.
Our SERP Preview tool renders a live mockup of a Google search result using your title, URL, and meta description, so you can see exactly what searchers will see — and adjust before publishing.
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Open SERP Preview →How to Use the SERP Preview
- Open the SERP Preview tool.
- Enter your page's title tag.
- Enter the URL/domain that will be displayed.
- Enter your meta description.
- View the live preview showing how the snippet will appear in search results, including any truncation.
Common Use Cases
- Checking whether a title tag will be truncated with '...' in search results.
- Testing different title and description variations before publishing a page.
- Reviewing how a URL structure looks in the breadcrumb-style display Google sometimes uses.
- Training content writers on how to write effective, properly-sized meta tags.
- Auditing existing pages to identify ones with poor or truncated snippets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my title get cut off even though it's under 60 characters?
Google truncates titles based on pixel width, not strictly character count — titles with wider characters (like 'W' or 'M') take up more space than narrow characters (like 'i' or 'l'), so the exact cutoff point varies.
Does the preview exactly match what Google shows?
The preview provides a close visual approximation based on common display patterns, but Google's actual rendering can vary by device, search type, and ongoing design changes on Google's end.
Can Google rewrite my title or description anyway?
Yes, Google sometimes generates its own title or description for a search result if it determines the page's own tags don't match the query well — writing clear, accurate, relevant tags reduces the likelihood of this.
Should I optimize for mobile or desktop search appearance?
Since the majority of searches happen on mobile devices, prioritize how your snippet appears on mobile, where available space is more limited.
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