Social Media Character Counter
Free online social media character counter. No sign-up, no installation. Runs entirely in your browser.
How to Use
- Select your social media platform from the dropdown
- Paste or type your text in the textarea
- Watch the character count update in real-time
- The progress bar turns yellow when you're 80% full and red if you exceed the limit
- Copy your text when ready to post
Supported Platforms & Limits
We support character counting for all major social media platforms:
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters (letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols) in your text. This is essential for social media marketing because each platform has different character limits for posts, captions, and descriptions.
By using a character counter before posting, you can ensure your content fits perfectly within each platform's restrictions, preventing truncation or posting failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do different platforms have different character limits?
Each social media platform has its own character restrictions based on how their systems display content. Twitter has a 280-character limit, while Facebook allows much longer posts (63,206 characters). These limits help optimize content for each platform's user experience.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser and never sends your text to any server. Your privacy is completely protected, and no data is stored or tracked.
Can I use special characters and emojis?
Yes! The character counter counts all characters, including emojis, spaces, punctuation, and special symbols. Each emoji typically counts as 1-2 characters depending on the platform.
What happens if I exceed the character limit?
The progress bar will turn red to indicate you've exceeded the limit. Most platforms will prevent you from posting or will automatically truncate your text, so it's important to stay within the limit.
Can I switch platforms while typing?
Yes! Simply select a different platform from the dropdown, and the character counter will immediately update to show the new platform's limit for your text.
Is this tool mobile-friendly?
Absolutely! This character counter works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops. You can use it anywhere to check your social media content before posting.