Social Media Character Counter
Check your post length against the practical limits for Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, with per-platform progress bars that show exactly how much room is left.
Step-by-step guide to the Social Media Character Counter
- Type or paste your draft post into the text box.
- Watch each platform's counter and progress bar update live.
- Adjust the wording until it fits the platform you are targeting.
- Copy the final text and publish with confidence.
Practical scenarios for the Social Media Character Counter
- Fitting promotional posts under the Twitter/X limit before scheduling.
- Keeping Instagram captions inside the truncation-safe range.
- Writing LinkedIn posts that avoid the see-more fold.
- Repurposing one message across platforms with per-platform tweaks.
How the Social Media Character Counter works under the hood
Counters use each platform's published practical limits: 280 characters for Twitter/X, roughly 63,206 for Facebook, with Instagram captions truncating around 125 characters in feed views and LinkedIn cutting posts at the see-more boundary around 210 visible characters. Because limits shift over time, the bars treat these numbers as planning guides rather than hard rules. Counting runs locally as you type.
What the Social Media Character Counter does not do
Platform limits occasionally change and counting styles vary, especially for links and emojis, so verify critical posts in the platform's own composer.
Common questions about the Social Media Character Counter
Why does the same post count differently per platform?
Each platform counts characters, links, and line breaks slightly differently in its own composer.
Is 280 the exact Twitter/X limit?
280 characters is the standard limit; some link and media handling can alter effective counts.
Does the counter save my drafts?
No, drafts exist only in your browser session and nothing is uploaded.
Last reviewed: October 2026.