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Google Business Profile description limit

A Google Business Profile description can be up to 750 characters. Links and HTML are not allowed, and only the first part may show before “More”.

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Google Business Profile description: the numbers

Maximum750 characters
Best length250–750 characters
How it countsCharacters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count.
English words that fit115–136

Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.

What counts as a character

  • Every character counts, including spaces.
  • URLs and HTML are not allowed in the description.

Best length vs the maximum

  • Start with what you do and where, in the first 250 characters.
  • Describe what makes the business different: services, history, who you serve.
  • Avoid sales offers and prices; Google’s guidelines ask for a description of the business itself.

Questions and answers

How long can a Google Business Profile description be?

750 characters.

Can I add a link to my business description?

No. Use the website field instead.