Character Counter
Count characters for social media platforms with real-time limits checking. Optimize your posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more.
Text Input
Statistics
Popular Limits
Tip: Select a platform to see character limits and a visual progress bar. The bar changes color as you approach the limit.
Platform Character Limits Reference
Twitter/X
YouTube
TikTok
How to Use
Select Platform
Choose your target social media platform
Enter Text
Type or paste your content
Watch Progress
See the progress bar update in real-time
Stay Within Limit
Bar changes color when approaching limit
Understanding Character Counting
What is Character Counting?
Character counting measures the length of text including or excluding spaces. Different platforms have different limits, making it essential to track characters precisely for social media, forms, and content management systems.
- β’ Total Characters: Complete count including all characters
- β’ Characters No Spaces: Excludes whitespace for stricter limits
- β’ Word Count: Number of words in your text
- β’ Platform Limits: Pre-configured limits for major social platforms
Why Track Character Limits?
Staying within character limits is crucial for social media posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and online forms. Exceeding limits can result in truncated content or rejected submissions.
- β’ Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn have strict limits
- β’ SEO: Meta descriptions need to be under 160 characters
- β’ Forms: Input fields often have maximum character requirements
- β’ Professional Writing: Headlines and captions often have length restrictions
Multi-Platform Support
Character limits for all major social media platforms pre-configured.
Real-time Feedback
Visual progress bar changes color as you approach character limits.
100% Private
All counting happens in your browser. No data sent to any server.
Character Counter FAQ
Can I check social platform limits here?
Yes. Choose a platform preset to compare your text against its common character limits.
Does this include spaces and line breaks?
Yes. Total count includes all characters, and you also get a count without spaces.
Can I import or export text?
Yes. Upload `.txt` files to analyze and download the current content anytime.
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