Title Tag Length Checker
Count the characters and words in a page title and see whether it fits the length search results commonly show.
What is the Title Tag Length Checker?
The title tag length checker counts the characters and words in a title and compares them with the roughly 50 to 60 characters that search results commonly display. Paste your draft title to see a verdict. The range is a common guideline, not a rule, because display depends on pixel width.
How it works
The tool trims spaces, counts characters and words, then compares the character count with a common guide: under 30 is short, 30 to 49 leaves room to add detail, 50 to 60 is within the usual range, and over 60 may be cut off in results.
How to use it
- Paste or type your draft title tag.
- Read the character count and verdict.
- Shorten or expand the title until it sits in the usual range.
- Put the most important words near the start.
Title Tag Length Checker — FAQ
Is 60 characters a hard limit?
No. Search engines truncate by pixel width, so wide letters take more room than narrow ones. Sixty characters is only a convenient guide.
Will a longer title hurt rankings?
A longer title is not penalised by itself, but the visible part may be cut off, which can make it less clear to searchers.
Should the brand name be in the title?
Often, at the end, if it fits. Keep the page topic at the start so it stays visible.