Google Play short description
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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.
Last reviewed · How we measure
Too long
The Google Play short description limit at a glance
- Limit
- 80 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Google Play Console won’t accept more than 80 characters.
- Where the number comes from
- Official limit
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Lead with the main benefit.
Where you’ll see the Google Play short description
The short description is the first line of text on your Google Play listing, shown before people tap to read more.
Before and after
Habitly is the simplest and most beautiful habit tracker that helps you build good habits, break bad ones and reach your goals every single day
Build good habits and break bad ones with daily reminders and streaks.
Common mistakes
- Starting with the app name, which is already right above it.
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 Console won’t accept more than 80 characters. 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.