Online word counter SEO tool to check metadata

Optimize your metadata easily

Do you want to make sure your titles and descriptions display correctly in search results? With the online character counter, you can check the length of your metadata and optimize it to improve your ranking on Google or any other browser.

How does the word and character counter work?

This character counter is very easy to use: Just type or paste your text into the text area and it will automatically start counting the words and characters. If you delete or add more text, the count will update instantly.

With this letter counter, you can also count words on mobile.

Forget about clicking buttons to count or delete words — it will automatically display the word and character count as you type or paste your text.

How many characters should the title and description have for SEO?

Google is constantly evolving and updates its algorithms regularly to make search results more accurate.

The increase in mobile searches—now surpassing desktop searches—has shifted the focus toward mobile devices. One of the changes has been the enlargement of font sizes to improve content visibility. As a result, Google has had to limit the number of characters shown in meta tags. In reality, Google doesn’t count by characters but by pixel width.

App SEO Title (meta title)

For good web positioning, it’s essential to have a title of 55 characters (previously 70), as that’s the number of characters Google’s robot reads, and it must contain the main keywords. The title must be 100% relevant to the website content.

• The maximum visible width is approximately 580–600 px.
• This usually equals: 55–60 characters on average.
• If you use lots of uppercase letters or wide ones like “W”, you’ll have less space.
• On mobile, it looks about the same as on desktop.

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App SEO Description (meta description)

The website description must not exceed 156 characters, which is what Google reads. It’s recommended to use between 115 (for mobile) and 156 characters. As with the title, it’s almost essential to include the main keywords in the description to do good SEO.

• The maximum visible width is approximately 920 px.
• This usually equals:
• 120–160 characters on desktop on average.
• 110–130 characters on mobile on average.

Pro tip: Make sure the main message and important keywords appear at the beginning of the title and description.

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App SEO Content

In web positioning, content is King. Google values quality content above all else. You must write texts that are properly written, free of spelling mistakes, and in a tone appropriate for your target audience. The number of characters depends on the type of webpage and the content needs. Don’t forget to include images that help understanding and are relevant.

For a short informative section or a gallery support module

• Main text: between 400 and 800 words (≈ 2,500–5,000 characters with spaces).
• This provides enough content for Google to index it as relevant without overwhelming the user.

For a full SEO article (blog, guide):

• Minimum recommended: between 5,000 and 6,000 characters (800 words).
• Ideal content: between 8,000 and 13,000 characters (1,200–2,000 words) if competition is high.
• The more in-depth and useful the content, the better, as long as readability is maintained.

Tips for good SEO

Google values the real usefulness of content more than its length. So don’t forget to include elements that help SEO:

• Clear headings (h2, h3) with keywords.
• Question/answer type snippets (to appear as a featured snippet).
• Practical examples or integrated tools.
• Comparison table or summary.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

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AppKEYWORDS – Keywords (10 keywords)

Although they’ve lost most of their weight in SEO positioning, and supposedly Google no longer considers them, I still think it’s a good practice to use keywords. It’s recommended not to use more than 10 and no fewer than 4. It’s best if they match the words used in the title and description, and they should all be 100% relevant to the website content.

Ideal number of main keywords per page:

• 1 main keyword (focus keyword).
• 1–3 secondary or related keywords (synonyms, variations, questions).
• Repeat the keyword naturally.
• Include variants and synonyms to cover more searches.

Use Google Suggest and tools like SEranking to find useful search combinations (you already do that, so nice work there).

How many characters should each keyword have?

There’s no ideal limit, but keywords with 2 to 5 words (long tail) work very well.

Ideal frequency (density)

Google no longer penalizes for keyword stuffing, but it doesn’t help if you repeat them meaninglessly. Best practices include:

• Suggested density: between 0.5% and 2% of the main keyword in the total text.
• In 1,000 words = about 5 to 20 repetitions.
• Include the keyword:
  • In the meta title.
  • In the meta description.
  • In the h1 (only one).
  • In a h2.
  • In the first 100 characters of the content.
  • In the alt attribute of an image.
  • In the URL (if possible).

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Separate keywords with commas.

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