Character Counter
Check limits for Twitter, Instagram, etc.
About this tool
The Character Counter tracks your character count against the limits of popular platforms - Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2,200), LinkedIn (3,000), and more. It highlights when you approach or exceed a limit so you can trim before posting.
How it works
- Type or paste your text into the input field.
- Your character count updates instantly and is shown alongside the limits for Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and SMS.
- A colour indicator shows when you approach or exceed each platform's limit.
- Edit your text until it fits within the limit you care about.
Example use cases
- Tweet drafting: Write a tweet in the counter set to the 280-character Twitter limit to confirm it fits before copying to the platform.
- Instagram bio: Draft your 150-character Instagram bio in the counter to avoid the 'bio too long' error in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Does the counter include spaces in the character count?
Yes - both counts (with and without spaces) are shown. Most platform limits count spaces as characters.
How does Twitter count emoji?
Twitter counts most emoji as 2 characters (1 Unicode code point). The Character Counter approximates this; for final accuracy, always check the Twitter compose window directly.