Apps and stores
Google Play short description character limit
The short description on Google Play can be up to 80 characters. The full description can be up to 4,000.
Google Play short description character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 80 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Google Play short description facts
- The short description is the first text people see on your store listing.
- Google Play indexes it for search, so keywords here help.
Tips
Writing a better Google Play short description
- Say the main benefit of the app in one line.
- Avoid prices, rankings and calls like "download now", which break Play policy.
FAQ
Google Play short description: common questions
What is the Google Play short description character limit?+
The short description on Google Play can be up to 80 characters. The full description can be up to 4,000.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Google Play short description limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if a Google Play short description is over 80 characters?+
Google Play will not accept more than 80 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Google Play editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.