Introduction

When you search something on Google or Bing, both search engines process your query based on characters, not a fixed number of words. Words can be short or long, so the real limit is measured in characters.

Google Search Limits

• Maximum query length: approximately 2,048 characters.

• Word limit: no fixed limit.

• The number of words depends on how long each word is.

• If a search query is too long, Google may:

  • Ignore extra characters.

  • Automatically trim the query.

  • Focus only on the most important keywords.

Example:
You can enter a long sentence or multiple keywords, but Google will prioritize meaningful terms rather than every single word.

Bing Search Limits

• Maximum query length: approximately 1,024 characters.

• Word limit: no fixed limit.

• Bing supports shorter queries compared to Google.

• If the query exceeds the limit, Bing may:

  • Cut off the extra part.

  • Not fully process the entire search.

Key Differences Between Google and Bing

Which Search Engine Allows More Characters?

✔ Google allows more characters than Bing
✔ Google is better for:

• Long questions.

• Detailed search phrases.

• Complex or research-based queries.