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Character Counter

Count characters in real time and see how your text fits within limits for X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, SMS, and meta tags. Visual progress bars show exactly where you stand.

Count characters as you type. See how your text fits common platform limits like X, Instagram, and meta tags.

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Characters
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No spaces
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Words
Platform limits
X (Twitter)
0 / 280
Instagram caption
0 / 2200
LinkedIn post
0 / 3000
SMS
0 / 160
Meta title
0 / 60
Meta description
0 / 160

Why character limits matter

Every platform has its own limits. X gives you 280 characters. Instagram captions cap at 2,200. LinkedIn posts stop at 3,000. SMS messages split after 160. Meta titles should stay under 60 characters for search results, and meta descriptions under 160. Going over means your text gets cut off or split in ways you didn't intend.

How to use this tool

Paste or type your text and the character count updates instantly. Progress bars show how close you are to each platform's limit. Red means you've gone over. Use it to trim your copy before posting, or to check that your meta tags fit Google's display limits.

Tips for staying within limits

Write your message first, then trim. Cut filler words like 'really', 'very', and 'just'. Use contractions. Replace phrases with shorter alternatives ('use' instead of 'utilize', 'about' instead of 'approximately'). For tweets, save a few characters for potential replies or quote tweets.

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