Character Counter
Count characters, letters, and spaces in real-time. Perfect for checking Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media character limits.
Social Media Character Limits
Why Use Our Character Counter?
Instant Count
See your character count update in real-time as you type. No delays or button clicks needed.
All Platforms
Check limits for Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more in one place.
Visual Progress
Progress bars show exactly how close you are to each platform limit at a glance.
Privacy First
Your text stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server or stored anywhere.
Multiple Metrics
Get characters with spaces, without spaces, word count, and line count together.
Always Free
No registration, no premium plans, no limits. Use as much as you need.
Understanding Character Limits
Character limits exist on most social media platforms to keep content concise and scannable. Staying within these limits ensures your full message is visible without being truncated.
Why Character Counts Matter
- Twitter/X: 280 characters max - exceeding this prevents posting
- Instagram Bio: Only 150 characters - every letter counts for your first impression
- SEO Meta Descriptions: Google typically displays 155-160 characters
- YouTube Titles: 100 characters max, but only ~70 show in search results
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- Instagram Fonts - Aesthetic fonts for your bio
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?▼
Yes, spaces are counted as characters on most platforms including Twitter and Instagram. Our tool shows both counts - with and without spaces - so you can see exactly where you stand.
What happens if I exceed the character limit?▼
It depends on the platform. Twitter will prevent you from posting. Instagram will cut off your caption. Our tool shows you when you're over the limit so you can edit before posting.
Do emojis count as one character?▼
Most emojis count as 2 characters due to how they're encoded (UTF-16). Some complex emojis with skin tones or combinations can count as even more. Our counter handles this accurately.
Why is Instagram bio limit so short?▼
Instagram limits bios to 150 characters to keep profiles scannable and mobile-friendly. This makes every character precious - use our counter to optimize your bio perfectly.
Does the SEO meta description limit matter?▼
Yes! Google typically shows 155-160 characters in search results. Longer descriptions get truncated with "..." which can hurt click-through rates. Stay within the limit for best results.
Are line breaks counted as characters?▼
Yes, line breaks (pressing Enter) typically count as characters. On some platforms, they may count as 1 or 2 characters depending on the system.