Text Tool
Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and more in real time. Check platform character limits instantly.
Start typing to see live character stats
Your statistics will update in real time
Character Limits by Platform
Twitter/X
0/280
Instagram Bio
0/150
Instagram Caption
0/2,200
LinkedIn Post
0/3,000
Facebook Post
0/63,206
YouTube Title
0/100
YouTube Description
0/5,000
TikTok Caption
0/2,200
Meta Description
0/160
SEO Title
0/60
Why Use a Character Counter?
A character counter is essential for content creators, marketers, and writers who need to optimize text for specific platforms. Social media platforms, search engines, and messaging apps all enforce strict character limits.
Exceeding character limits can result in truncated posts, lost engagement, or poor SEO performance. Our real-time character counter helps you stay within limits while maximizing your message impact.
- Optimize tweets and social posts for maximum visibility
- Craft meta descriptions that display fully in search results
- Write SEO titles under 60 characters for Google
- Monitor word count for blog posts and essays
- Track reading and speaking time for presentations
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FAQ
- How does the character counter work?
- Simply type or paste text into the textarea. Statistics update instantly in real time — characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and more.
- Does it count spaces as characters?
- Yes. We show both total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces so you can use whichever metric your platform requires.
- What is the character limit for Twitter/X?
- Twitter/X allows up to 280 characters per tweet. Our tool shows a progress bar so you can see exactly how much space you have left.
- Is my text stored or sent to a server?
- No. All processing happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Your text stays completely private.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for online content.