Character Counter
Count characters, words, and sentences instantly. Check social media limits in real time.
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What is a character counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters in a piece of text, including or excluding spaces. It is essential for writers, marketers, and developers who need to stay within specific character limits for social media posts, meta descriptions, ad copy, and more.
Character limits by platform
| Platform | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | 280 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| Facebook post | 63,206 characters |
| YouTube title | 100 characters |
| Meta description | 155–160 characters |
| Google Ads headline | 30 characters |
How to use the character counter
- Paste or type your text into the input box above
- Character, word, sentence, and line counts update in real time
- Check the progress bars to see how your text fits each platform's limit
- Copy stats or clear the text to start over
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a character?
Every letter, number, symbol, space, and punctuation mark counts as one character. Emojis may count as two or more characters depending on the platform and encoding.
What is the ideal meta description length?
Google typically displays 155–160 characters of a meta description in search results. Keep your meta descriptions under 160 characters to avoid truncation while including your target keyword and a compelling call to action.
Do spaces count as characters?
It depends on the platform. Most social media platforms count spaces as characters. This tool shows both counts — with and without spaces — so you always know exactly where you stand.