Google Merchant Center · Title (feed)
Google Shopping title length checker (150 characters)
The feed accepts up to 150 characters. Promotional text like “free shipping” can get the product disapproved.
Last reviewed · How we measure
The Google Shopping title limit at a glance
- Limit
- 150 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Google’s product data spec allows 150 characters at most.
- Where the number comes from
- Official limit
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Put brand, product type and the key attribute first.
Got a whole catalog? Upload your file and fix every title at once: brand kept, nothing cut mid-word.
Fix a fileWhere you’ll see the Google Shopping title
This is the title field in your Merchant Center product feed. Google uses it for Shopping ads, free listings and the Shopping tab, but only shows the start of it.
Before and after
FREE SHIPPING!!! Best Price Running Shoes for Men - Lightweight Breathable Mesh Trainers - Buy Now
Nimbus Men’s Running Shoes, Lightweight Mesh, Black, Size 10
Common mistakes
- Promotional text like “free shipping” or “best price”, which can get the item disapproved.
- Leaving the brand and product type until the end, where Google cuts it.
Google Shopping title: questions
What is the Google Shopping title limit?
150 characters. The feed accepts up to 150 characters. Promotional text like “free shipping” can get the product disapproved.
Should I use all 150 characters?
You can, but shoppers usually notice only the first 70 or fewer. Use the extra space for useful attributes like size, material or model number, after the essentials.
What happens if my title (feed) is too long?
Google’s product data spec allows 150 characters at most. 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 a whole catalog 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.