Google Play · Short description

Google Play short description length checker (80 characters)

The short description is the first text people see on your listing: 80 characters.

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Google Play short description

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125 / 80 charactersOfficial limit

The Google Play short description limit at a glance

Limit
80 characters
How it’s counted
Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
What happens when it’s too long
Rejected or rewritten by the platform
Where the number comes from
Official limit

How to write for it

  • Lead with the main benefit.

FAQ

Google Play short description: questions

What is the Google Play short description limit?

80 characters. The short description is the first text people see on your listing: 80 characters.

What happens if my short description is too long?

Google Play won’t accept it as-is. Shorten it before you publish.

Do spaces and emoji count?

Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.

Can I check many at once?

Yes — upload a CSV or Excel file on the Bulk page and Truncly checks and fixes every row, then gives the file back with fixes added.