Google shows bad meta descriptions for 63% of pages. You lose clicks because your snippets are too long, too vague, or missing.
You don’t need guesswork. Fix this in 30 seconds with the right tool.
What Is a Meta Description Checker?
Meta Description Checker is a free browser-based tool that tests your meta description against Google’s current pixel limits. It shows exactly how your snippet will appear in search results, down to the visible character count.
You paste your description, it tells you if it’s getting cut off. That’s it.
Why It Matters for SEO
Short or chopped meta descriptions get 47% fewer clicks, according to Backlinko’s analysis of 5 million results. Google may rewrite your snippet if it’s over 920 pixels wide, making your messaging irrelevant.
The real issue is most people write descriptions that look fine on their screen but get clipped in SERPs. They don’t realize Google measures by pixels, not characters. A string of “iiiiiii” fits more than “WWWWWWW” — but tools that only count characters won’t tell you that.
Result? Your CTR drops. Rankings don’t improve. Traffic stagnates.
How to Use It
- Go to https://scrawl.tools/tools/meta-description-checker (no login needed)
- Paste your meta description in the input box
- Read the result — it shows pixel width, character count, and if it will be truncated
That’s all. It works instantly. No signup, no install.
The tool’s free. You don’t need an account. Most people miss this — they overcomplicate SEO with paid dashboards when this takes 10 seconds.
What the Results Tell You
You’ll see three things: character count, pixel width, and a warning if it exceeds Google’s limit. If your description is over 920 pixels, Google will cut it off with an ellipsis.
Shorter descriptions under 880 pixels usually display fully. That’s what you want.
The tool doesn’t sugarcoat it — if your text is 200 characters but 980 pixels wide, it’ll fail. That’s the truth most SEO tools won’t give you.
Some people think writing longer increases relevance. Here’s what actually happens: Google rewrites it using on-page content, often pulling in random text you didn’t approve.
3 Mistakes Most People Make
- Writing meta descriptions longer than 160 characters — that used to be the rule. Now, pixel width matters more. A 150-character description with wide letters can still be cut.
- Duplicating meta descriptions across pages — Google hates that. It confuses what each page is about. You get lower CTR and weaker rankings.
- Ignoring mobile display — mobile SERPs have even shorter visible widths. Most tools don’t simulate that. This one does.
The worst part? Many teams spend hours optimizing title tags but blow off meta descriptions. That’s backwards. A strong snippet can boost CTR even if your rank stays the same.
Think of it like this: your title tag gets attention. Your meta description closes the sale.
You can check your site’s existing descriptions quickly with the Canonical Checker. It pulls live HTML so you can copy-paste directly.
Stop guessing how your snippets look in Google
Check your meta description now and fix it in under a minute → https://scrawl.tools/tools/meta-description-checker
