Character Counter
Count characters with or without spaces. Check against platform-specific character limits.
0
Total Characters
0
Without Spaces
0
Spaces Only
Platform Character Limits
Twitter/X
0 / 280
SMS (check segments & emoji)
0 / 160
Instagram Caption
0 / 2200
Facebook Post
0 / 63206
LinkedIn Post
0 / 3000
Email Subject Line
0 / 60
About this tool
See exactly how long your text is, with and without spaces, and compare it to common limits for X, SMS, Instagram, LinkedIn and email subject lines. The count updates as you type. Emoji count as one character here; platforms that count differently are covered in our character limits guide.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- Read the totals with and without spaces.
- Check the platform list to see which limits your text exceeds.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes. Almost all platforms and form fields count spaces, line breaks and punctuation.
What does “500 characters left” mean?
The form allows a set number of characters and that many remain. Each letter, space or symbol uses one.
How do I count characters in Word or Google Docs?
Word: Review → Word Count. Google Docs: Tools → Word count. You can also paste the text here.