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Meta Description Length Checker

A description cut off mid-sentence costs clicks. Check every description in one pass and fix only the ones that are too long.

  • 100% free, no limits
  • No sign-up
  • Your data never leaves your browser
  • Results in under a second

Free tool Paste your list — the Meta Description Length Checker does the rest

The example below is already loaded, so you can see exactly what you get. Replace it with your own list and the result updates as you type.

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Example Meta Description Length Checker: before and after

Before
Find the best running shoes for flat feet in our 2024 guide with expert picks.
After
[OK 78 chars] Find the best running shoes for flat feet in our 2024 guide with expert picks.

How it works What the Meta Description Length Checker does

Tags every line OK or TOO LONG against the ~160-character meta description guideline, with the exact character count shown.

3 steps How to use the Meta Description Length Checker

  1. Paste your list into the box above — one item per line. Keyword exports, crawl exports and spreadsheet columns all work.
  2. Check the settings — there are none to set; the result appears straight away.
  3. Copy the result and paste it wherever it needs to go. Nothing is uploaded, so client and confidential data stay on your machine.

Use it to When to use the Meta Description Length Checker

  • Audit meta descriptions across an entire site crawl export
  • Check new descriptions before a bulk CMS update
  • Flag descriptions that Google is likely to truncate or rewrite

FAQ Meta Description Length Checker questions

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. Meta Description Length Checker runs entirely in your browser below, with no sign-up, no limits, and nothing sent to a server.

Can my description be shorter than 160 characters?

Yes — shorter is fine. This check only flags descriptions that are too long, not too short.

Pairs well with More SEO Validators tools, all free

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