Character Counter Tool
Type or paste your text — everything updates in real-time
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Social Media Character Counter
Count characters, words, and sentences in real-time with platform-specific limits for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Never get truncated again — free, instant, no signup.
Character limits for every platform
Know exactly how much you can write before you post. Here are the official limits.
X (Twitter)
Standard tweets. Threads can be longer.
Instagram Caption
Captions truncate after 125 chars in feed.
Instagram Bio
Profile bio character limit.
TikTok Caption
Captions truncate after ~100 chars.
LinkedIn Post
Truncates after ~210 chars in feed.
Facebook Post
Truncates after ~477 chars in feed.
YouTube Title
Shows ~70 chars in search results.
YouTube Description
Shows first ~157 chars in search.
Everything you need to write within limits
Real-time counting
Characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly as you type — no buttons to click.
All platform limits
See character limits for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and more in one view.
Visual progress bars
Color-coded progress bars show how close you are to each platform's limit — green, yellow, and red.
Hashtag & mention tracking
Automatically detect and count hashtags and mentions so you know exactly how many you've used.
One-click copy
Copy your text instantly with a single click — formatted and ready to paste into any platform.
Privacy-first
All counting happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device — no tracking, no storage.
Why use a character counter?
Never exceed limits
Stop getting cut off mid-sentence. Know exactly how many characters you have left before you post.
Write faster
No more counting manually or pasting into platforms to check. See your limits in real-time and write with confidence.
Optimize for each platform
Different platforms have different character limits. Write once and see how it fits everywhere simultaneously.
Improve engagement
Research shows shorter posts often perform better. Use the counter to craft concise, impactful messages.
Count characters in 4 simple steps
Start typing
Type or paste your text into the counter tool above. Everything updates in real-time.
Watch the counts
See character, word, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
Check platform limits
View color-coded progress bars showing how your text fits each platform's character limit.
Copy and post
Once your text is within limits, copy it with one click and paste into your social media post.
Who uses the Character Counter?
Social media managers
Write captions that fit every platform without trial and error. See all limits at once and optimize accordingly.
Copywriters
Craft headlines, ad copy, and social posts that stay within character limits while maximizing impact.
Content creators
Write Instagram captions, tweet threads, and TikTok descriptions that never get truncated.
Bloggers & writers
Count words and characters for articles, meta descriptions, and social media teasers.
Hashtag strategists
Track how many hashtags you've used and ensure you stay within each platform's optimal range.
Email marketers
Keep subject lines within optimal character counts for better open rates across email clients.
Writing tips for character-limited posts
Front-load important text
Most platforms truncate captions in the feed. Put your most important message in the first 100–125 characters before the "See more" cutoff.
Keep tweets concise
While X allows 280 characters, tweets under 100 characters get 17% higher engagement. Shorter is often better.
Use line breaks wisely
Line breaks improve readability but may count as characters on some platforms. Use them strategically to break up long captions.
Count emojis carefully
Emojis can count as 1–2 characters or more depending on the platform. Use the counter to see exactly how they affect your total.
Write for the truncation point
Instagram truncates at 125 characters, LinkedIn at ~210, Facebook at ~477. Write a compelling hook before each cutoff.
Test different lengths
Experiment with short and long captions to see what resonates with your audience. The counter helps you hit specific lengths precisely.
Character Counter questions
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Is my text stored or tracked?
Can I use this for SEO meta descriptions?
Ready to write perfectly-sized posts?
Start counting characters for every platform — free, instant, no signup. Never get truncated again.