SEO Title Checker
Check any headline or title tag against length, power words, numbers and structure — scored instantly, with the fix for each miss.
Type a headline above to get your score
We'll check length, power words, numbers, emotional triggers & more
What makes a great SEO title?
Optimal length (50-60 characters)
Google truncates titles longer than ~60 characters. Keep yours within the sweet spot for full visibility in search results.
Power words that drive clicks
Words like "ultimate", "proven", "essential", "complete" boost CTR by creating urgency and authority.
Numbers and data
Titles with numbers (e.g., "7 Ways to...") consistently outperform generic titles in click-through rates.
Question format
Questions match how people search. "How to" and "What is" titles align perfectly with search intent.
Frequently asked questions
What is an SEO title checker?
An SEO title checker scores a title tag against the rules that decide whether it survives in a search result and earns the click: character length, the presence of a number, a power word, an emotional or curiosity trigger, word count and internal structure. This one runs entirely in your browser and returns a score out of 100 with a per-criterion breakdown, so you can see which rule you missed rather than just a verdict.
How long should an SEO title be?
Between 50 and 60 characters. Google truncates around 600 pixels, which averages roughly 60 characters — but width varies by letter, so a title full of capitals and wide letters gets cut earlier than one in lowercase. Under 40 characters you are usually leaving relevance on the table. The checker flags both ends.
Is this SEO title checker free?
Yes, with no account, no sign-up and no limit on how many titles you check. Everything is computed locally in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does the title tag still matter for rankings?
It matters twice. It remains a direct on-page ranking signal, and it is the line people actually read in the results — so it drives click-through rate, which is what turns an impression into a visit. Google may rewrite a title it judges unhelpful, and a well-formed title is the most reliable way to keep the one you wrote.
What is the difference between a title tag and an H1?
The title tag lives in the page head and is what search engines and social previews display. The H1 is the heading readers see on the page itself. They can differ, and often should: the title tag carries the query wording and fits 60 characters, while the H1 can be longer and more editorial.
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