How itch.io Looks on Google Search

82/100
Good
2 fixes recommended

This page shows how itch.io appears when shared on Google Search. The current preview headline reads "Download the latest indie games". It pairs with the description "itch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to up..." and a social image. Overall, itch.io's setup scores 82/100 against Google Search best practices.

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itch.io

Download the latest indie games

itch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to upload your game or just someone looking for ...

Analysis

itch.io's social setup currently has 2 warnings that affect how it renders on Google Search. The most impactful fixes are listed below - they range from missing required tags to image dimensions that will be cropped or rejected by specific platforms.

In particular: description is 206 characters - truncated on most platforms; missing og:type tag. Each of these has a one-line fix in the recommendations panel above.

What's working well: social share image found; title length is good (31 chars); twitter card type: summary_large_image. 3 of the checks we run pass cleanly.

Frequently Asked Questions

itch.io sets `og:image` but does not include `og:image:width` and `og:image:height`. Explicit dimensions let platforms render the preview faster without downloading the image first.

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