Are your page titles the right width, wording and keyword order?
This free SEO title checker and tester checks page titles in bulk: estimated pixel width, a cut-off preview, keyword position, question wording, out-of-date years, repeated words, generic phrases and duplicates. It gives flags, not a score, and it runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.
Part 1
Use the tool
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.
1. Which titles do you want to test?
Paste your page titles, one per line, with the keywords each should contain. You get flags for each title, a width estimate and a cut-off preview, with no score. Each test uses one of your free tool runs.
Part 2
How it works, how to read it, and its limits
The method, what the result means, how it differs from other tools, and what it cannot do.
2. What does the title tester check?
Length in characters and estimated pixels, where the keyword sits, question wording, out-of-date years, separators and brand suffix, repeated words, capitals, generic phrases and duplicates.
| Check | What it looks for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Width | Estimated pixels against about 580 for a desktop result | A title that is too wide can be cut off |
| Length | Under 30 characters | Short titles waste space on what the page is |
| Keyword | Present, and in the first words | Tells searchers and systems the topic early |
| Question form | Starts with a question word or ends with ? | Matches how people ask assistants |
| Year | A year that is out of date | Stale years look neglected |
| Brand suffix | A long tail after a separator | Uses space the topic could use |
| Duplicates | The same title twice in the list | Pages should have distinct titles |
Confirmed Google says it may use a different title from the one you set, so a title is a strong suggestion, not a guarantee.
3. How should a title be written for AI answers?
State the topic plainly and early, in the words people ask, so a system that reads the title can tell what the page answers.
- Put the subject first: "robots.txt checker for AI crawlers" before the brand.
- Prefer the question or the plain noun phrase over a slogan.
- Avoid vague openers such as "Ultimate guide" with no subject.
- Keep the year only when you will update it.
A title is one signal. The page still has to answer the question, which is the point of answer-first writing.
Hypothesis That clearer titles help AI systems select a page is a practitioner view, not a documented rule.
4. How is this different from other title checkers?
Most check length and show a preview. This also checks question wording, stale years, repeated words and duplicates across a whole list, with no score.
| Feature | Typical title checker | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Characters and pixels | Yes | Yes, as an estimate |
| Preview with cut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Keyword position | Often | Yes, for several keywords |
| Bulk list and duplicates | Sometimes one title at a time | Up to 200, with duplicates flagged |
| Question wording and stale years | Rarely | Yes |
| Overall score | Sometimes | None: read the flags |
Directional Based on a review of several free title checkers on 2 November 2026; features change.
A. Before and after: rewriting a weak title
Put the subject first, say what the page answers, and keep the brand short.
| Before | After | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Example | Home | Free Robots.txt Checker for AI Crawlers | Example | Names the page and the subject |
| The Ultimate Guide to Everything About Title Tags in 2022 | How Long Should a Title Tag Be? Width, Wording and Examples | A question people ask, no stale year |
| SEO Services | Technical SEO Audits for International Brands | Example | Says what, and for whom |
These rewrites are illustrative and made up for the example.
B. Which titles should you fix first?
Start with pages that get many impressions and few clicks, because the title is the part searchers see.
- In Search Console, open the Pages tab of the Performance report.
- Sort by impressions and look for pages with a low click-through rate.
- Paste those titles into the tester and read the flags.
- Rewrite, republish and compare click-through after a few weeks.
Directional Many things move click-through at once, so a better title is a likely cause of a change, not proof.
5. Questions about title tags
Short answers on length, pixels and rewriting.
How long should an SEO title be?
There is no fixed limit. Titles that are too wide for the result can be cut off. Roughly 50 to 60 characters, or about 580 pixels on desktop, is a common guide, and the tester estimates the pixel width.
Why does pixel width matter more than characters?
The result is cut by width, not by character count, so a title of narrow letters fits more characters than one of wide letters.
Will Google use my title?
Not always. Google may use a different title if it thinks another describes the page better, so write a clear one and check what shows.
Where should the keyword go?
Early, in natural words. The tester flags a keyword that comes after the first few words.
Should I put the brand in the title?
A short brand suffix is fine. A long one uses space the topic could use.
Does the tester give a score?
No. A single score hides which flag matters. Read each flag.
6. What can this tester not do?
It estimates width and flags patterns. It does not measure Google's result or predict clicks.
- Pixel widths are an estimate from letter widths, not Google's own measurement.
- It does not know what titles your competitors use or how many clicks a title earns.
- It cannot see which title Google chose to show.
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