How to count characters
- Type or paste your text. Characters are counted instantly.
- Watch the limits. The bars turn red when the text is longer than the limit.
- Copy your text. Shorten it until it fits, then copy it.
Character limits to know
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 |
| SMS text message | 160 (70 with emoji) |
| Google search title | about 60 |
| Meta description | about 160 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| Instagram bio | 150 |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 |
| YouTube title | 100 |
Spaces and emoji
Most limits count spaces, so use the Characters number. An emoji counts as one character here; X counts most emoji as two, and an SMS with any emoji drops to 70 characters per message.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, for almost every limit. Both numbers are shown: with spaces and without.
How many characters is an X post?
280 characters for standard accounts.
Is my text uploaded?
No. It is counted in your browser.
How this works: your text is counted in your browser and never sent to our server. It is kept only in this browser so it is still here if you reload the page.