SEO & web

SERP snippet preview

Preview how your page appears in Google search results on desktop and mobile. Check title truncation, description length and URL display.

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  • Reviewed 2026-01-15

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About the SERP Snippet Preview

Enter a title, description and URL to see a realistic preview of how Google will display your page in search results. Switch between desktop and mobile views to check character limits. Highlight a keyword to see how it appears bold in the snippet.

How to use the SERP Snippet Preview

  1. Enter the page title.
  2. Enter the meta description.
  3. Enter the page URL.
  4. Optionally enter a search keyword.
  5. Switch between desktop and mobile views.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters does Google show?

Titles: approximately 580px wide (50–60 chars). Descriptions: about 920px on desktop (150–160 chars), slightly less on mobile.

Does Google always use my description?

Not always. Google may rewrite the snippet using page content if it considers another passage more relevant to the search query.

Why does the keyword appear bold?

Google bolds words in the snippet that match the user's search query. This helps click-through rate by showing relevance.