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Headline Checker – SEO Length & Click-Through Tips
Type a headline and see how it performs: character length against the 50–60 sweet spot, word count, power words, clickbait signals, and a live Google preview.
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SEO headline length: the 50–60 character rule
Why headlines get cut off, and how to write ones that get clicked.
Use a Google title tag length checker
Google truncates search results at roughly 60 characters on desktop. Anything longer gets an ellipsis — and the cut-off is usually the most interesting half of the title. This tool doubles as a Google title tag length checker: it previews your headline plus “| TextScope” and marks the exact point where Google would cut it off.
What is the best headline length for SEO?
The sweet spot is 50–60 characters, about 6–12 words. Shorter headlines leave ranking keywords unused; longer ones get truncated in search results and on mobile. The length meter scores your headline in four zones — too short, good, ideal, too long — so you can tune it in seconds.
Write headlines for click-through rate
Length matters, but clicks come from specificity and emotion. The checklist flags the patterns that measurably lift click-through rate: including a number (“7 Ways…”), using power words, and avoiding clickbait phrases that damage trust.
Power words for headlines
A short, proven list: free, secret, proven, ultimate, easy, fast, new, best, top, powerful, essential, complete, instant, guaranteed, mistake, trick, truth, smart, effortless, boost. One or two per headline is plenty — more, and the title starts to feel like an ad.
After the headline, measure the article itself with the text analyzer — word count, readability, keyword density — and estimate reading time with the reading time calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best title length for SEO?
50–60 characters is the sweet spot. Google truncates titles at roughly 60 characters on desktop, so the ideal length leaves room for your main keyword while staying under the limit.
How long should a headline be?
Aim for 6–12 words: enough room for a keyword and a benefit, short enough to avoid truncation in search results.
Do numbers in headlines help?
Yes. Headlines with specific numbers consistently get higher click-through rates — “7 Ways…” outperforms vague claims, as long as the number is honest.
What are power words?
Emotional, urgent words like free, proven, ultimate, secret, and easy. One or two can lift click-through rate, but overusing them makes a headline feel like clickbait.