0
Characters
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Without spaces
0
Words
0
Lines
- X (Twitter) post0 / 280 (280 left)
- Instagram caption0 / 2,200 (2,200 left)
- Facebook post0 / 63,206 (63,206 left)
- LinkedIn post0 / 3,000 (3,000 left)
- SMS (one message)0 / 160 (160 left)
- SEO title tag0 / 60 (60 left)
- Meta description0 / 160 (160 left)
- YouTube title0 / 100 (100 left)
About Character Counter
Character Counter shows how many characters your text has, with and without spaces, and checks it against the limits of popular platforms such as X, Instagram, LinkedIn, SMS and Google search results.
Tips for best results
- Google usually shows about 60 characters of a page title and about 160 of a description.
- Emojis and some symbols can count as more than one character on some platforms.
- A single SMS holds 160 characters. Longer messages are split into several parts.
How to use Character Counter
- 1
Add your text
Paste your caption, title or description into the box.
- 2
Check the totals
See the number of characters and words.
- 3
Compare with platform limits
The list shows how many characters you have left, or how many are over, for each platform.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes. Most platforms count spaces, so use the first number. The second number shows the total without spaces.
Are the limits always correct?
Platforms change their limits from time to time. Treat the list as a guide and check the platform if the exact number matters.
Is my text uploaded?
No. This tool runs inside your browser, so your data is processed on your own phone or computer and is not sent to our servers.