Structure rule
Short meta description
The meta description is shorter than the default review threshold.
Last updated
Trigger
When this rule appears
The meta description is shorter than 50 characters.
Why it matters
Decide what changes next
Read this finding as evidence about the affected page, not as a verdict on the whole site. A Review finding needs a decision; a Blocked finding should be addressed before the page moves forward. Coverage findings mean the check is incomplete, not that the page passed.
Next action
How to resolve it
Check whether it gives enough context for the search result.
Reference
- Issue code
short_meta_description- Category
- Structure
- Default severity
- review
- Stable docs URL
/docs/rules/short-meta-description/