Character Counter
Social media limits
What is Character Counter?
The Character Counter shows live character counts with and without spaces, plus word and line counts. Progress bars track your text against social media limits for X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, so you know before you post whether it fits.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Watch character, word and line counts update live.
- Check the progress bars for each social network limit.
- Trim your text until the bars stay within the limit.
Features
- Characters with and without spaces
- Live word and line counts
- X (Twitter) 280-character limit bar
- Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn limits
- Over-limit warnings in red
- Free, private, no signup needed
Frequently asked questions
Which social media limits are shown?
X posts at 280 characters, LinkedIn posts at 3000, Instagram captions at 2200, and Facebook posts at 63206. The bars turn red if you go over.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, spaces count. The tool shows both counts so you can see the difference: with spaces for social limits, without spaces for strict character budgets.
Do line breaks count as characters?
Yes, each line break counts as one character, which matches how most platforms measure post length.
Can I use this for meta titles and descriptions?
Yes. SEO titles are often kept under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 155. The live count makes it easy to stay within those ranges.
Is my text private?
Yes. Counting runs in your browser and your text never leaves your device.
Is the character counter free?
Yes, free with no account and no limits.