Platform presets
Pick X, Instagram, LinkedIn, SMS, title or meta description and the bar shows what’s left. Or set your own limit.
Count Characters. Hit the Limit, Not Past It.
Type or paste and watch the count against the limit for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, SMS, page titles and meta descriptions. With and without spaces. Nothing leaves your browser.
Open the character counterFree • no sign-up • on-device
X · 280Meta description · 160SMS · 160LinkedIn · 3,000
What you get
A counter that knows where you’re posting.
With and without spaces
Both figures side by side, plus words, sentences and paragraphs, updated on every keystroke.
Turns red when you’re over
The bar changes colour and tells you exactly how many characters to cut.
How to use it
Three steps.
- 01
Paste your text
Or type straight into the box. Counts appear instantly.
- 02
Choose a limit
Pick the platform from the dropdown, or type a custom number.
- 03
Trim to fit
Edit until the bar is green, then copy and post.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do spaces count as characters?
On almost every platform, yes. The counter shows both figures: with spaces, which X, Instagram and SMS use, and without, which some forms and essay rules use.
What are the limits for the main platforms?
X posts 280. Instagram captions 2,200. LinkedIn posts 3,000. A single SMS 160. Google shows about 60 characters of a title and 155 to 160 of a meta description.
How are emoji counted?
As the code units they’re made of, which is how most platforms count them. One emoji is usually 2 characters; flags and skin tones can be 4 or more.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Counting runs in your browser.
Every character accounted for.
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