The Google Play short description limit
A Google Play short description can be up to 80 characters. It is the first text on the store listing, shown before the full description is expanded, and Google uses it for Play Store search.
How to write a Google Play short description
Write one complete sentence with the benefit and the main keyword. The same metadata policy applies as for the title: no emoji, no "best" or "#1", no calls to action like "download now".
Questions
What is the Google Play short description character limit?
80 characters. It is the first text people read on the listing.
Does the Google Play short description affect ranking?
Yes. Google indexes the title, short description and full description for Play Store search.
Can I put a call to action in it?
Google Play's policy discourages calls to action like "download now" in store metadata.
Do spaces and emoji count?
Spaces and punctuation count as one character each. This checker counts each visible character once, so an emoji counts as one.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. The counting happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.