Social Media Character Counter
Check character counts against limits for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
How to Use the Social Media Character Counter
Type or paste your text in the input box. The tool instantly shows character counts with color-coded progress bars for all major social media platforms: Twitter/X, Instagram Bio, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
Platform Limits
- Twitter/X — 280 characters per tweet
- Instagram Bio — 150 characters
- LinkedIn Post — 3,000 characters
- Facebook Post — 63,206 characters
- YouTube Title — 100 characters
- TikTok Caption — 2,200 characters
Color Indicators
Green means you are well within the limit. Yellow means you are approaching the limit. Red means you have exceeded the character limit for that platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these character limits accurate?
Yes. The limits reflect the current character limits for each platform as of 2024. Note that Twitter/X Blue subscribers may have higher limits.
Do emojis count as one character?
This tool counts JavaScript string length. Some emojis may count as 2 characters due to Unicode encoding, which matches how most platforms count them.
Does my text get sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Can I check multiple platforms at once?
Yes. All six platform counters update simultaneously as you type.
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