ToolsJanuary 26, 2026
Character Counter: Track Text Length for Platform Limits
Stay within character limits for social media, meta descriptions, and SMS. Real-time character counting with space tracking.
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Character limits are everywhere — Twitter posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages, and database fields all enforce strict character counts. Our character counter shows real-time character count with and without spaces, helping you stay within limits.
Common Character Limits
- •Twitter — 280 characters
- •Meta description — 150-160 characters
- •SMS — 160 characters (standard)
- •Instagram caption — 2,200 characters
- •Facebook post — 63,206 characters (but shorter is better)
- •LinkedIn headline — 220 characters
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Try it freeWhy Count Characters?
- •Social media compliance — Stay within platform limits
- •SEO optimization — Meta descriptions truncate after 160 chars
- •SMS cost calculation — Longer messages cost more
- •Database field limits — Avoid truncation errors
- •User experience — Keep content concise
Best Practices
- •Front-load important info — Assume truncation might happen
- •Leave buffer room — Aim for a few characters under the limit
- •Test on platform — Character counts sometimes include hidden chars
- •Use emojis wisely — Some emojis count as 2+ characters