Meta Description Length: Impact on Search Visibility

How meta description length correlates with CTR

Sample Size
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Search Impressions

How search visibility changes based on Meta Desc.

Click-Through Rate

Average CTR based on Meta Desc.

Average Position

Where pages rank based on Meta Desc.

Meta Desc. by Page Type

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal meta description length?

Google typically displays up to 155-160 characters of a meta description. Our data shows meta descriptions between 80-155 characters tend to have the best CTR, giving enough information to entice clicks without being truncated.

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