Meta Description Checker

Paste a page address. See its meta description, how long it is, how it looks in Google, and what to fix.

What is a meta description?

A meta description is a short summary of a page. It sits in the page's HTML head and often appears under the title in search results. Search engines, social sites and AI tools also use it as a quick summary when they show or share your page.

Google does not use it to rank pages. It still matters because a clear summary helps people decide to click your result instead of another one.

Common mistakes this tool finds

  • No meta description tag, so Google writes its own snippet.
  • An empty description that says nothing.
  • Text longer than about 160 characters, which gets cut off.
  • Two description tags on one page, often from a theme and an SEO plugin.
  • The same description copied across many pages.

How to write a good meta description

  • Keep it between 120 and 160 characters.
  • Put the main message in the first 120 characters.
  • Include your main keyword once, in natural wording.
  • Say what the visitor will get, and use an action verb.
  • Write a different description for every page.

How to fix it in WordPress

Install an SEO plugin such as Yoast SEO or Rank Math. Open the page in the editor, find the meta description field in the SEO box, and type your summary. Watch the length meter as you write, then run the page through this checker again.

Questions people ask

What is a good meta description length?

Aim for 120 to 160 characters. Google shows about 160 characters on desktop and fewer on mobile, so put the main message first.

Is the meta description a ranking factor?

No. Google does not use it to rank pages. A clear description can still earn more clicks, and more clicks bring more visitors.

Why does Google show a different description?

Google sometimes rewrites the snippet when it thinks other text on your page matches the search better. A strong, relevant description reduces how often this happens.

Should every page have its own description?

Yes. Repeating one description across many pages gives searchers no reason to pick a specific page. Write a unique summary for each important page.

Does this tool store my URL or results?

No. The checker reads the public page, shows the result and keeps nothing.

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