Character Counter
Free character counter with limits for X (Twitter), Instagram, SMS, Google titles, meta descriptions, YouTube and LinkedIn. Counts with and without spaces.
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Platform limits
| Platform | Limit | Left |
|---|
Your text stays in your browser.
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How to use the Character Counter
- Type or paste text.
- See characters with and without spaces.
- Check how many characters are left for each platform.
Character limits by platform
| Platform | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 (longer for Premium) |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| Google title tag | About 60 shown |
| Meta description | About 160 shown |
| SMS | 160 (70 with emoji or non-Latin script) |
How characters are counted
Every letter, digit, space, punctuation mark and emoji counts. Emoji count as one character here, but some platforms count them as two. Always leave a small safety margin.
Platform limits change from time to time, so check the platform if a limit matters for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters is a tweet?
280 for standard accounts.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, spaces count. This tool also shows the total without spaces.
Why is my SMS split into two messages?
A single SMS holds 160 characters, or 70 if it contains emoji or non-Latin letters.
How long should a meta description be?
Around 150 to 160 characters so it is not cut off in search results.