Count characters, with and without spaces, plus words, sentences and lines as you type. See instantly how much room you have left for X posts, text messages, meta descriptions, Instagram captions and LinkedIn posts.
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Common character limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post, standard account | 280 |
| SMS text message (one part) | 160 |
| Google title tag (shown in full) | about 60 |
| Meta description (shown in full) | about 155 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 |
Worked example
A 66-character sentence leaves 214 characters for an X post and 94 for a single SMS, but it’s 6 characters too long for a title tag that shows in full in Google.
Characters vs words
Most platforms count characters, including spaces and punctuation. Emoji can count as two characters on some platforms, and SMS messages with emoji or special characters can drop to 70 characters per part.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, on almost every platform. The counter shows both totals.
How many characters is an SMS?
160 characters for a standard message, or 70 if it includes emoji or non-Latin characters.
What is the X character limit?
280 characters for standard accounts. Paid accounts can post longer.
Is my text saved?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is stored.
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