🔢 Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube titles and more with live platform limit tracking.
Platform Limits
How to Use the Free Character Counter Tool
Our free character counter helps you track character counts for various social media platforms in real time. Whether you're writing a tweet, Instagram caption, YouTube title, or meta description for SEO, this tool shows you exactly how many characters you've used and how close you are to each platform's limit.
Simply type or paste your text into the box above, and the counter instantly shows total characters (with and without spaces), word count, and visual progress bars for each platform. When you exceed a limit, it turns red — so you'll never get cut off again.
Why Use Our Character Counter?
- 100% Free: No signup, no hidden fees, no limits.
- Platform Tracking: See limits for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and SEO meta tags.
- Real-Time Updates: Results change as you type.
- Privacy First: Your text never leaves your browser.
Looking for more text tools? Try our Word Counter, Case Converter, or Text Reverser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this character counter free to use?
Yes, completely free. There are no hidden charges, no account sign-ups, and no usage limits. You can count as much text as you like, as often as you need.
Does it count spaces?
Yes — it counts both ways. The "Total" stat includes every character, spaces included, while the "No spaces" stat strips out all whitespace. You see both numbers at the same time, so you never have to choose between them.
How many characters can I use in an SMS message?
A standard SMS message is limited to 160 characters. If your text goes over that, the carrier splits it into multiple message segments, which can increase the cost. Keep messages at or under 160 characters to stay in a single segment.
Is this useful for checking Twitter/X or Instagram caption limits?
Absolutely. The tool shows live progress bars for Twitter/X (280 characters), Instagram captions (2,200), Facebook posts, YouTube titles and descriptions, TikTok captions, and SEO meta descriptions. As you type, a green, orange, or red indicator tells you whether you're within each limit.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Your text is processed entirely in your browser. It's never sent to a server, logged, or stored anywhere. Once you close the page, your text is gone.