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Google Ads Character Count Checker

Paste your headlines and descriptions to check each one against Google Ads Responsive Search Ad character limits before you publish your campaign.

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Headlines (30 characters max each)

Descriptions (90 characters max each)

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Google Ads Responsive Search Ads allow up to 30 characters per headline and up to 90 characters per description.

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A Google Ads character count checker lets you paste your Responsive Search Ad headlines and descriptions and instantly see which ones fit within Google's character limits before you try to save the campaign. Catching an over-limit line here is faster than finding out inside the Google Ads editor.

The character limits this checker uses

Google Ads Responsive Search Ads currently allow up to 30 characters per headline and up to 90 characters per description, with room for multiple headlines and descriptions that Google mixes and matches automatically. This checker applies those same limits to each field you enter.

Why staying under the limit matters

Google Ads will not let you save a headline or description that exceeds its character limit, so catching an over-limit line before you paste it into the campaign editor saves a round trip of writing, pasting, getting rejected, and rewriting. It is a small check, but it adds up across campaigns with many headline and description variations.

Writing strong copy inside a tight limit

Thirty characters is not much room, so leading with a specific benefit or number tends to work better than a vague claim that gets cut off mid-sentence. If you are still drafting options, pairing this checker with an ad headline generator or ad copy generator can help you produce more variations to test against the limit.

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FAQ

Google Ads Character Count Checker: questions, answered

What are the Google Ads character limits for Responsive Search Ads?
Responsive Search Ads currently allow up to 30 characters per headline and up to 90 characters per description. Google combines the headlines and descriptions you provide into different ad combinations automatically.
What happens if my headline or description is too long?
Google Ads will not let you save a headline or description that exceeds the character limit, so you will need to shorten it before the campaign can be created or updated. This checker flags oversized fields before you get to that point.
Do special characters or emoji count differently?
Every character, including spaces and punctuation, counts toward the limit the same way. Google Ads policy also restricts certain symbols and excessive punctuation in ad text separately from the character count, so a field can be within the character limit and still need a policy review.
Does this tool submit anything to my Google Ads account?
No, this checker only counts characters locally in your browser. It does not connect to Google Ads, submit any ad, or store what you type.
Should every headline use the full character limit?
Not necessarily. A shorter, punchier headline that reads naturally often performs better than one stretched to fill all 30 characters. Use the limit as a ceiling to avoid rejection, not a target to always hit.

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