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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