Question 1

Does itch.io declare an og:type?

Accepted Answer

No - itch.io does not set an `og:type` meta tag. Most platforms default to `website`, but explicitly declaring it ensures consistent rendering.

Question 2

Does itch.io declare image dimensions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What headline does itch.io use for social previews?

Accepted Answer

itch.io's social headline is "Download the latest indie games" (31 characters).

Question 4

What description does itch.io use for social previews?

Accepted Answer

itch.io's social description reads: "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 lo…" (206 characters).

Question 5

What site name does itch.io display on social cards?

Accepted Answer

itch.io sets `og:site_name` to "itch.io". This appears as a small attribution label on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slack.

Question 6

What's the biggest issue with itch.io's Slack preview?

Accepted Answer

Description is 206 characters - truncated on most platforms. LinkedIn cuts at ~100, Facebook at ~130, Google at ~160 characters.

Question 7

How can I improve itch.io's social previews?

Accepted Answer

Review the recommendations above - they list specific issues and provide ready-to-paste meta tag snippets. The highest-impact fixes are usually a properly sized `og:image` (800×418), a clear `og:title` under 60 characters, and a 50-155 character `og:description`.

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