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Optimal length (52 characters). Well optimized for all social platforms.
Ideal length (186 characters).
Social preview image found with secure HTTPS URL.
Configured with summary_large_image for full-width banner display.
Canonical link detected, protecting against duplicate social share metrics.
Shorten your destination URL with Recut to set custom Open Graph titles, descriptions, and thumbnail images. Maximize click-through rates across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and messaging apps.
How to check a link preview
1. Enter the page URL.
Paste the webpage URL you want to inspect into the search bar, or choose from one of the quick samples.
2. Select Check Preview.
The tool simulates a social media crawler to fetch the page's Open Graph, Twitter Card, and standard HTML meta tags.
3. Review the preview and any missing page details.
Toggle between Facebook, X, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Google previews. Review the health audit checklist to identify missing images, short descriptions, or unoptimized titles.
Why does the preview look different on social media?
Platforms can crop images, shorten text or keep an older version of your preview. The result here is a guide.
Social Media Link Preview Checker
Paste a page URL to check its link preview. See the title, description and image your page provides when someone shares it on social media.