Open Graph Description PropertyOptional
og:description
The og:description property provides a concise summary of your webpage content displayed below the card title in social media feeds.
Tag Syntax
property="og:description"Recommended Size / Limit100-150 characters
Protocol RequirementOptional / Recommended
HTML Code Example
<meta property="og:description" content="A clear 1-2 sentence summary of your webpage." />Best Practices
- •Target 100 to 150 characters for optimal rendering without clipping.
- •Write an engaging hook that encourages users to click through.
- •Avoid repeating the headline word-for-word.
Platform Rendering Rules
FacebookTruncates descriptions after roughly 2 to 3 lines on mobile.
LinkedInTruncates descriptions exceeding 150 characters with an ellipsis.
Twitter / XFalls back to og:description if twitter:description is absent.
SlackRenders up to 300 characters in channel unfurls.
Common Implementation Pitfalls
- ✕Including HTML markup or unescaped quotes inside the content attribute.
- ✕Writing excessively long descriptions that get cut off mid-sentence.