Google SERP Preview Tool

Preview how your page will look in Google's search results before you publish it.

Seeing your result the way searchers will

Your title and meta description look one way in your code and another in an actual search result, where Google truncates long text, shows your URL as a breadcrumb, and sizes everything to its own layout. This mocks up that result from your title, description and URL, so you can see whether your headline gets cut off or your description trails into an ellipsis before you commit.

Enter your title, description and URL, and the search snippet is drawn as Google would show it.

Tuning for the click

The preview turns abstract character limits into something you can actually judge. If the title is cut mid-word, tighten it; if the description stops short of your call to action, move the important part earlier. Remember Google sometimes rewrites snippets anyway, but giving it a well-crafted, correctly-sized title and description is the best way to influence what searchers see — and whether they click you or a competitor.

Common questions

Why does my result look different from what I wrote?

Google truncates long titles and descriptions and reformats them to its layout, which is exactly what the preview shows.

Will Google always use my exact text?

Often, but it sometimes rewrites snippets. A well-sized title and description is still your best influence over the result.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The preview is generated in your browser.

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