Paste or type your text and instantly see characters, words, sentences and estimated reading time, plus how it measures against the character limit of every major platform. Perfect for trimming a tweet to 280, keeping a meta description under 160, or checking a LinkedIn post before you publish.
What is the Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters (and words) in your text so you can keep posts within each platform’s limit. Every network truncates or rejects content over its cap, 280 characters on X, 3,000 on a LinkedIn post, 2,200 on an Instagram caption, so checking before you publish prevents cut-off hooks and broken CTAs.
How it works
- 1
Paste your text
Type or paste any draft into the box. Everything runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Read the live stats
Characters, words, sentences and reading time update on every keystroke.
- 3
Check each platform
The limit bars turn red the moment you exceed X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or SEO title/description caps.
Who it's for
Social media managers
Trim posts to fit X, LinkedIn and Instagram limits without guessing.
SEO writers
Keep meta titles under ~60 and descriptions under ~160 characters so they don’t truncate in search.
Email marketers
Test subject lines against the ~60-character inbox cutoff.
Benefits
- Real-time counting with zero lag
- Per-platform limits in one view
- Reading-time estimate for longer copy
- 100% free, no sign-up, nothing leaves your browser
Frequently asked questions
Does the character counter include spaces?+
Yes. The character count includes spaces, punctuation and emoji, because every platform counts them toward its limit too.
What is the character limit for a tweet on X?+
A standard post on X is 280 characters. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters, but the first 280 are what show before the “Show more” cut.
Is this character counter free?+
Completely free, with no account required. It runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent to a server.
Can I count words as well as characters?+
Yes, the tool shows characters, words, sentences and estimated reading time simultaneously.
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