Character Counter
Count characters and check against platform limits like Twitter, LinkedIn, and meta descriptions.
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Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
Platform limits
Twitter / X0 / 280
LinkedIn post0 / 3000
Meta title0 / 60
Meta description0 / 160
Instagram caption0 / 2200
WhatsApp message0 / 65536
Processed locally in your browser.
About this tool
Different platforms have different character limits and they enforce them in different ways. Twitter cuts you off at 280. Meta descriptions perform best under 160. LinkedIn articles can be long, but LinkedIn posts have a limit too. This tool counts characters as you type and shows you exactly where you stand against common limits.
How to use Character Counter
Paste or type your text
The character count updates live — with and without spaces
Check against the platform limit you're targeting
Trim or expand your text until it fits within your target range
Frequently asked questions
- Does it count spaces as characters?
- It shows both — characters with spaces and characters without. Most platform limits (Twitter, meta descriptions) count spaces as characters.
- What are the character limits for common platforms?
- Twitter/X: 280 characters. Meta description: 155–160 characters. Instagram bio: 150. LinkedIn post: 3,000. YouTube title: 100 (but 60 for search display).
- Is it the same as a word counter?
- No. A word counter counts words; a character counter counts every individual character including spaces, punctuation, and numbers. Both are useful for different situations.