Social Media Character Counter — Live Counter for All Platforms

Live character count for Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok & more · Platform limits · Free

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Our social media character counter gives you a real-time count against the exact limits of Instagram (2,200), Twitter/X (280), LinkedIn (3,000), YouTube (5,000), TikTok (2,200), Pinterest (500), Facebook, and Threads (500). Platform-specific rules are applied automatically — Twitter URLs count as 23 chars, Twitter emojis as 2 chars. Toggle All Platforms to check your text across all 8 platforms at once.

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ℹ️ First 125 chars shown before "more"

0 /2200Instagram

2200 characters remaining 0% used

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📏 Platform Limits

📸Instagram2,200

🐦Twitter / X280

💼LinkedIn3,000

👍Facebook63,206

▶️YouTube5,000

📌Pinterest500

🎵TikTok2,200

🧵Threads500

✅ Caption Tips

Instagram: keep first 125 chars punchy — rest is hidden behind "more"
Twitter: URLs auto-shorten to 23 chars regardless of length
LinkedIn: under 700 chars gets shown fully without "see more"
Facebook: under 500 chars = significantly more organic reach
Each Twitter emoji counts as 2 characters — use wisely!

How to Use Social Media Character Counter

Select your target social media platform from the platform buttons
Type or paste your caption, post, tweet, or bio into the text area
Watch the live counter update instantly as you type
Toggle All Platforms to check your text across all platforms simultaneously
See detailed text analysis — words, hashtags, mentions, URLs, emojis, and reading time

Platform Character Limit Reference

Different social media platforms have different character limits. Twitter/X is the strictest at 280 characters, with URLs counting as 23 characters and each emoji as 2 characters. Instagram allows 2,200 characters but only displays the first 125 before "more". LinkedIn posts support up to 3,000 characters. Our counter handles all these platform-specific rules automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many characters does Twitter / X allow?

Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. URLs are automatically shortened and counted as 23 characters regardless of their actual length. Each emoji counts as 2 characters on Twitter. Our counter handles all these Twitter-specific rules automatically.

How many characters can an Instagram caption be?

Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters. However, only the first 125 characters are shown in the feed before a "more" link. For best engagement, make those first 125 characters count — put your hook or key message there.

Do emojis count as characters on social media?

Yes, but differently by platform. On most platforms each emoji counts as 1 character. On Twitter/X each emoji counts as exactly 2 characters. Our counter applies the correct emoji weight per platform automatically.

Is this character counter free?

100% free with no account required, no daily limits. All counting happens instantly in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

What does the All Platforms check show?

The All Platforms toggle shows your text count against the limits of all 8 supported platforms simultaneously. Green means within limit, yellow means approaching the limit (85%+), and red means over limit.