Social Meta Tag Checker

Open Graph Checker
OG Meta Tag Tester & Social Preview

Instantly extract, audit, and preview all Open Graph meta tags from any URL. See exactly how your page will look when shared on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn — free, real-time, no login required.

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Open Graph Checker Tool

Enter any URL to extract all Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags, preview social snippets, and detect issues.

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Why Use Our Tool

Advanced Open Graph Checker Features

Everything you need for a complete Open Graph meta tag audit — built for SEO professionals, marketers, and developers.

Facebook Preview

Simulate exactly how your URL will appear as a Facebook post preview — title, description, image, and domain — before you publish.

Twitter / X Card Preview

Preview both summary and summary_large_image Twitter Cards. Check Twitter-specific tags alongside OG fallbacks for seamless sharing.

LinkedIn Preview

See how your content renders on LinkedIn — the platform's own scraping rules mean subtle differences from Facebook are critical to catch.

OG Quality Score

Receive an instant 0–100 Open Graph quality score based on the presence, completeness, and correctness of your social meta tags.

Issue Detection

Automatically flags missing tags, invalid image URLs, incorrect image dimensions, overly long descriptions, and Twitter Card misconfigurations.

Full Tag Extraction

Extracts every Open Graph and Twitter Card tag present on the page — including article:*, og:image:width, og:locale, og:site_name and more.

JSON & TXT Export

Download the full Open Graph audit as structured JSON for developer workflows, or plain TXT for reports and client deliverables.

Real-Time Validation

Live URL validation as you type — format checks, HTTPS enforcement recommendations, and instant feedback before you hit Check.

Quick Start

How the Open Graph Checker Works

Audit your Open Graph tags and social media previews in four simple steps — no account, no installs.

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Paste Your URL

Enter any public webpage URL into the input field. The tool validates the format in real time as you type.

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Click Check

Hit "Check Open Graph" and our tool fetches the live page, parses the HTML, and extracts all OG and Twitter Card meta tags.

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Review Previews

Switch between Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn preview tabs to see exactly how your content will render when shared on each platform.

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Fix Issues & Export

Review the issue list and OG score, fix any flagged problems, then download results as JSON or TXT for your records.

Open Graph Meta Tags: What They Are, How They Work & Why They Matter for SEO

Open Graph meta tags are HTML elements placed within a webpage's <head> section that control how that page appears when shared across social media platforms. Originally developed by Facebook as part of the Open Graph Protocol, these tags are now universally adopted by LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, WhatsApp, and most other platforms that display link previews. Without them, social platforms scrape content unpredictably, often producing unappealing or misleading previews that significantly reduce click-through rates.

The four essential Open Graph tags every page should include are og:title (the share headline), og:description (the preview text), og:image (the visual thumbnail), and og:url (the canonical share URL). Additional tags such as og:type, og:site_name, and og:locale further refine how content is categorised and attributed across platforms, improving both consistency and brand recognition.

From an SEO perspective, Open Graph optimisation drives indirect but measurable benefits. Compelling social previews generate more shares and clicks, increasing referral traffic. Higher engagement rates signal content value to search engines. A well-configured og:image (recommended 1200×630 pixels) can dramatically boost click-through rates — studies consistently show that visual content outperforms text-only links by a wide margin on every major social network.

Twitter Card tags (twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image) serve a similar purpose specifically for X (formerly Twitter). While Twitter will fall back to OG tags if Twitter-specific ones are absent, defining them explicitly gives you precise control over how content renders in feeds and improves the likelihood of rich card display rather than a plain link.

Using our free Open Graph Checker, you can instantly audit any URL, preview social snippets across Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and receive an OG quality score with actionable recommendations. Regular OG audits — especially after publishing new content or updating templates — ensure every page you share looks professional, drives clicks, and strengthens your social SEO strategy.

Common Questions

Open Graph Checker — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Open Graph meta tags, social media previews, and using this tool effectively.

An Open Graph Checker is an SEO tool that fetches a webpage and extracts all Open Graph meta tags (og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url, og:type, etc.). It shows you exactly how your page will appear when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and flags any missing or misconfigured tags.
Open Graph meta tags are HTML meta elements placed in the <head> section of a webpage that control how that page is presented when shared on social media. Developed by Facebook, they are now used by virtually all major platforms. Key tags include og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url, and og:type.
Open Graph tags directly influence social engagement and referral traffic. When your content looks professional and visually appealing when shared, users are far more likely to click. Higher click-through rates from social platforms send positive signals to search engines and can indirectly improve rankings.
The recommended og:image size is 1200×630 pixels, optimal for Facebook and LinkedIn. Minimum recommended is 600×315 pixels. Images should be under 8MB, saved as JPG or PNG, and hosted at an absolute HTTPS URL. Always set og:image:width and og:image:height to prevent rendering delays.
Yes. In addition to Open Graph tags, this tool also extracts and audits Twitter Card meta tags (twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image). It checks for the presence and validity of twitter:card and provides a Twitter-specific preview alongside the Facebook/LinkedIn preview.
To fix missing Open Graph tags, add them to the <head> section of your HTML. WordPress users can use Yoast SEO, RankMath, or All in One SEO plugins to auto-generate OG tags. For custom sites, add <meta property="og:*" content="..."> tags directly, or populate them dynamically via your CMS.
Yes, this Open Graph Checker is completely free with no registration required. Enter any URL, click Check, and get a full OG audit with social media previews, tag extraction, issue detection, and scoring — instantly.
An ideal Open Graph score is 80 or above. Our scoring awards points for og:title, og:description, og:image (with dimensions), og:url, og:type, og:site_name, og:locale, and Twitter Card tags. Pages scoring below 60 are likely missing critical tags that reduce social sharing effectiveness.

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