Count characters, words, sentences and check platform limits instantly
A character counter is a free online tool that counts the characters, words, sentences and paragraphs in any text, in real time. Paste or type your text and the totals update as you type, including characters with and without spaces and estimated reading time. It also shows whether your text fits the character limits of X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, SMS and SEO title and meta description tags. Everything runs in your browser, free and with no registration.
How to use the character counter
- Type or paste your text into the box. Counts update as you type.
- Read the character, word, sentence and paragraph totals above the buttons.
- Check the platform panel to see if your text fits X, Instagram, a meta description and more.
- Use the buttons to flip the text, remove double spaces, empty lines or tabs.
Character limits by platform
The counter checks your text against these common limits in real time:
| Platform / field | Character limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 |
| Instagram bio | 150 |
| Facebook post | 63,206 |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 |
| SEO title tag | 60 |
| SEO meta description | 160 |
| SMS message | 160 |
Common uses
- Trimming a post to fit the 280 character limit on X.
- Writing an SEO meta description that stays under 160 characters.
- Checking an SMS stays in a single 160 character segment.
- Reversing text for Photoshop and other software that does not support right to left languages.
- Cleaning pasted text by removing double spaces, empty lines and tabs.