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Test your email subject line in seconds.

Check your quality score and find spam triggers instantly with our email subject line tester. You can view live previews for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo on mobile or desktop devices. This tool helps marketers who want higher open rates.

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Add a subject to begin
Type something in the box on the left and we'll analyze it in real time.

Full analysis

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Once you type a subject line, we'll run 12 checks and show suggestions here.

How it looks in the inbox

Live previews in Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Switch viewport to see truncation across devices.

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What it is

What is a subject line tester??

A subject line tester checks your email headline before you send the message. It tells you how likely people are to open the email. The tool looks at length, word choice, and spam flags. It also shows how the text looks in different inboxes, so your message never gets ignored.

Email subject lines represent a massive part of your marketing success. A great headline can double your results, while a weak one leads to low engagement. Our tool catches common errors, such as spam words or text that mobile screens cut off.

Audience

Who uses this tool

Every person who sends professional emails can benefit from a quick check.

Email marketers

Review every campaign before you schedule the send. You can catch all-caps errors or words that hurt your reputation as a sender.

Founders & solo operators

You likely handle every email yourself without an editor. Free email subject line tester acts as a second set of eyes to check your work before you reach out to prospects.

Shopify merchants

Check your abandoned cart and stock alerts. A single mistake with word placement can cost you real sales revenue.

Newsletter writers

Your success depends on the open rate. Use the previews to ensure your hook is visible on mobile phones, where most people read.

Sales teams

Cold emails either get opened or deleted. Use the email subject line tester to remove patterns that look like automated bot messages.

Agency owners

Verify every subject line for your clients in seconds. This provides quality control for every email you manage and takes only 10 seconds.

3 steps

How to use this tool

01

Type and test

Put your subject line into the input box. You can also add a sender name if you want. Press the button to start the check.

02

Review the score

Look at your letter grade and the twelve specific checks. We highlight the biggest issues, such as mobile layout and spam risks, as top focus areas.

03

Preview and refine

Check the inbox previews for tablets and phones. Edit your text until it looks perfect on every screen size, then send it with total confidence.

Why it matters

Why subject lines decide everything

Take ten seconds to check your work for these three reasons.

Open rate is the goal

People decide to click in less than a second. Your subject line is the only ad for your content. A weak subject means even your best content goes unread.

Spam triggers cost money

Words like "Guarantee" or too many exclamation marks set off filters. Landing in the spam folder can ruin your reputation for weeks.

Mobile views come first

Most emails are opened on phones, where only a few characters show up. If your best words are at the end of the line, no one will see them.

FAQ

Common questions

How is the quality score calculated?
The system uses twelve different checks to find the final number. We look at length, emoji use, and how professional the tone feels. The breakdown shows you exactly which parts passed and which parts need work.
What does "Promotional risk" mean?
Gmail often moves sales emails into the Promotions tab. Words that focus on discounts or urgent buying signals trigger this move. Our check flags these terms so you can decide if you want to change the tone.
Will my subject actually land in spam if I use a flagged word?
Not always. Filters look at your history and how people engage with you. One bad word usually won't ruin a sentence. However, a pattern of these words makes your risk much higher. Use our warnings as a helpful guide.
How accurate are the inbox previews?
These previews show how major providers display text on standard screens. Exact looks can change based on dark mode or specific phone settings. Use them to check for text cutoffs rather than pixel perfection.
Why are mobile previews so much shorter?
Phone apps only show about 35 characters before they cut the text off. You must put your strongest words at the very start of the line, so readers see the value immediately.
Does this tool send my subject anywhere?
Everything runs right in your browser. We do not log your lines or send them to a backend server. Your data stays private.
Does the score predict open rates?
No tool can tell the future because every audience is different. We focus on catching the technical errors that almost always lower your engagement. This is a checklist to help you improve.