🔢 Character Counter
Count characters, letters, words & check platform limits instantly
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Characters
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Letters
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Numbers
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Lines
Platform Character Limits
Twitter/X
0 / 280
Instagram
0 / 2,200
LinkedIn
0 / 3,000
YouTube Title
0 / 100
SMS
0 / 160
Meta Title
0 / 60
How to Count Characters Online
- Type or paste — Enter your text in the editor above
- Instant results — All counts update in real-time as you type
- Check limits — See if you're within platform character limits
- Copy when ready — Use your perfectly-sized text anywhere
Social Media Character Limits (2026)
| Platform | Post Type | Character Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | Tweet | 280 |
| Twitter/X Blue | Tweet | 25,000 |
| Caption | 2,200 | |
| Bio | 150 | |
| Post | 63,206 | |
| Post | 3,000 | |
| Article | 120,000 | |
| TikTok | Caption | 2,200 |
| YouTube | Title | 100 |
| YouTube | Description | 5,000 |
| Description | 500 | |
| SMS | Single message | 160 |
Common Use Cases
📱 Social Media Posts
Ensure your tweets, captions, and posts fit within platform limits. Avoid truncation and maximize engagement.
🔍 SEO Optimization
Check meta titles (60 chars), meta descriptions (160 chars), and URL slugs for optimal search engine display.
📝 Academic Writing
Meet essay requirements, abstract limits, and submission guidelines with precise character counts.
💬 SMS & Messaging
Keep text messages under 160 characters to avoid splitting into multiple messages and extra charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters in text?
Simply paste or type your text into the editor above. The character counter updates instantly, showing total characters, characters without spaces, letters, numbers, and more.
What's the difference between characters and letters?
Characters include everything: letters, numbers, symbols, punctuation, and spaces. Letters count only alphabetic characters (a-z, A-Z). Characters without spaces excludes all whitespace.
Do emojis count as one character?
Most emojis count as 2 characters due to Unicode encoding. Some complex emojis (like family emojis or flag emojis) can count as 4-7 characters depending on the platform.
Is my text private?
Yes! All counting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device or gets sent to any server.
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🔒 100% Private
All character counting happens locally in your browser—your text is never uploaded or stored. Safe for confidential documents, passwords, and sensitive content.