Character Counter

Professional character counter tool with real-time analysis, social media limits checker, and comprehensive text metrics. Perfect for Twitter, Instagram, SMS, and content creation with platform-specific character limits.

Real-time Counting
Social Media Limits
Shareable Results
100% Free

Professional Editor

0 characters
Line 1, Column 1

Character Analysis

Characters
0
Total characters
No Spaces
0
Without spaces
Words
0
Total words
Lines
0
Total lines

Character Breakdown

Letters
0
Numbers
0
Symbols
0

Reading & Writing Metrics

Reading Time
0 min
@ 200 wpm
Speaking Time
0 min
@ 150 wpm

Platform Compatibility

Twitter/X Post: -
Instagram Caption: -
SMS Message: -

How to Use the Character Counter

Professional character counting with social media platform limits

1

Choose Platform

Select your target platform for character limit checking

2

Enter Your Text

Type or paste your content in the text area

3

View Analysis

Get real-time character count and platform compatibility

4

Share & Export

Generate shareable links and export detailed reports

Professional Character Counter & Text Analysis Tool

Advanced character counting tool with real-time social media platform limits checking. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and writers who need precise character counting for Twitter, Instagram, SMS, and more.

Real-time Character Counting

Instant character counting as you type with live updates

Social Media Platform Limits

Built-in character limits for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and SMS

Comprehensive Text Analytics

Word count, reading time, and detailed character breakdown

Trusted by Content Professionals

1

Social Media Managers optimizing posts for platform character limits

2

Content Writers ensuring optimal length for various platforms and formats

3

Digital Marketers crafting perfect ad copy within platform constraints

Social Media Character Limits Reference

Social Platforms

  • Twitter/X Post:280 characters
  • Instagram Caption:2,200 characters
  • Facebook Post:63,206 characters
  • LinkedIn Post:3,000 characters

Communication & SEO

  • SMS Message:160 characters
  • Email Subject:50-60 characters
  • Meta Description:155-160 characters
  • Google Ads Headline:30 characters

Why Accurate Character Counting Matters

Social Media Optimization

Character limits on social platforms aren't arbitrary—they're designed for optimal user experience and engagement. Exceeding limits can result in truncated posts, reduced visibility, or content rejection.

  • • Twitter's 280-character limit maximizes readability
  • • Instagram captions perform best under 125 characters
  • • SMS messages split after 160 characters

Professional Content Creation

Our character counter provides precise counting that matches platform algorithms, ensuring your content displays exactly as intended across all channels and devices.

  • • Unicode-aware character counting
  • • Platform-specific limit validation
  • • Real-time remaining character tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the character counting?

Our character counter uses Unicode-aware algorithms that match how social media platforms count characters. This includes proper handling of emojis, special characters, and multi-byte Unicode characters that some tools may count incorrectly.

Are the social media character limits up to date?

Yes, we regularly update our platform character limits to reflect the latest changes from Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and other major platforms. Character limits are verified against official platform documentation and testing.

What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?

"Characters with spaces" counts every character including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks. "Characters without spaces" excludes whitespace characters and is useful for content where only visible characters matter.

Can I share my character count results?

Absolutely! You can generate shareable links that include your text and analysis results. This is perfect for collaborative writing projects or getting feedback on your content length.

How do you calculate reading and speaking time?

Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed), while speaking time uses 150 words per minute (standard presentation pace). These rates are based on communication research and industry standards.

Is there a limit to how much text I can analyze?

There are no artificial limits on text length. Our tool can handle everything from short social media posts to long-form articles and documents, providing accurate character counting for content of any size.

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