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Character Counter
Count characters as you type and see instantly if your text fits X, Instagram, TikTok, SMS, SEO titles and more.
Platform limits
Your text is counted in your browser — nothing is uploaded or saved.
How it works
How to use the Character Counter
01
Type or paste
Any text, with emojis.
02
See the limits
Live bars for 15+ platforms.
03
Copy
When it fits.
Features
Why use our Character Counter?
Platform limits
X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest…
Emoji-aware
Counts emojis like the platforms do.
SMS parts
GSM-7 vs Unicode and message segments.
SEO limits
Meta title and description lengths.
Full stats
Words, sentences, paragraphs, reading time.
Private
Nothing is uploaded.
Works well with: social media image resizer, hashtag generator, engagement rate calculator, invisible character — or browse all social & video.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Character Counter.
Back to the toolHow many characters can a tweet have?
280 for standard accounts. Links count as 23 characters.
How long can an Instagram caption be?
2,200 characters, but only the first ~125 show before “more”.
Why does my SMS count change with emojis?
Emojis switch the SMS to Unicode, which allows only 70 characters per message instead of 160.
Do emojis count as one character?
Most platforms count an emoji as 1–2 characters; this counter follows their rules.
Next step
All Social & Video
What to do next
Guides
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