Character Counter
Count characters, words, and sentences. Track platform limits in real time.
0Characters
0No spaces
0Words
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
Platform limits
X / Twitter0 / 280 (280 left)
Instagram caption0 / 2,200 (2,200 left)
LinkedIn post0 / 3,000 (3,000 left)
TikTok caption0 / 2,200 (2,200 left)
Facebook post0 / 63,206 (63,206 left)
How the Character Counter Works
Paste or type your text into the box above. The counter updates instantly, showing character count, character count without spaces, word count, sentence count, and paragraph count.
The platform limits section shows how your text fits within the character limits of major social media platforms. The progress bar turns red when you reach 90% of a limit, giving you a clear visual warning before you hit the cap.
Social Media Character Limits
Each platform enforces its own character limit. Here's a quick reference:
- X / Twitter: 280 characters. The tightest limit — every word counts. Threads let you chain posts for longer content.
- Instagram: 2,200 characters for captions. Only the first ~125 characters show before "more" — front-load your key message.
- LinkedIn: 3,000 characters for posts. Longer content tends to perform well on LinkedIn — use it to share insights.
- TikTok: 2,200 characters for captions. Similar to Instagram, keep your hook short and visible before the truncation.
- Facebook: 63,206 characters. Practically unlimited for most purposes — no need to worry about this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the counter include spaces in the character count?
Yes — the main character count includes all spaces. The 'No spaces' stat shows the count without any whitespace characters. Social media platforms like Twitter count spaces as characters, so the main count is what matters for platform limits.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are counted by detecting punctuation marks — periods, exclamation points, and question marks. A single block of text with no punctuation counts as one sentence. This is a heuristic, not a perfect grammar parser, so results may vary for creative or informal writing.
Does this tool save or store my text?
No. Everything stays in your browser — nothing is sent to any server. Your text is processed entirely client-side and disappears the moment you close the tab.
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