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Official statement

Google does not guarantee that it will use the provided meta description, even if it is well-crafted. Google may adjust the displayed description based on the user's search query.
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Extracted from a Google Search Central video

💬 EN 📅 19/07/2021 ✂ 20 statements
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TL;DR

Google can modify your meta description based on the query. Even well-written descriptions don't guarantee their use. Stay adaptable by testing frequently.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Google utilise-t-il toujours notre métadescription ?
Non, Google peut la modifier selon la requête.
Pourquoi Google change-t-il les descriptions ?
Pour s'assurer qu'elles répondent mieux à l'intention de l'utilisateur.
Que faire si ma métadescription est modifiée ?
Surveiller ce qui est affiché et ajuster votre stratégies SEO
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