Post Character Counter
Check character limits for Twitter (280), Instagram (2,200), LinkedIn (3,000), TikTok (2,200), Facebook, YouTube, and more. Type your post and see character counts for all platforms simultaneously. Never exceed a limit again.
✨ See character counts for all platforms at once
Platform Character Limits
Social Media Character Limits Guide
Every social media platform has different character limits for posts, bios, and descriptions. Knowing these limits helps you craft content that displays correctly and maximizes engagement. Our character counter checks your text against all major platforms simultaneously.
Character Limits Reference Table
| Platform | Content Type | Character Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | Tweet | 280 |
| Caption | 2,200 | |
| Bio | 150 | |
| Post | 63,206 | |
| Post | 3,000 | |
| TikTok | Caption | 2,200 |
| YouTube | Title | 100 |
| YouTube | Description | 5,000 |
| Description | 500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a post character counter?
A post character counter shows your text length alongside the character limits for every major social media platform. Type or paste your content and instantly see if it fits within Twitter's 280 characters, Instagram's 2,200, LinkedIn's 3,000, and more. All processing runs locally in your browser.
2. What are the character limits for each social platform?
Character limits: Twitter/X: 280, Instagram Caption: 2,200, Instagram Bio: 150, Facebook Post: 63,206, LinkedIn Post: 3,000, TikTok Caption: 2,200, YouTube Title: 100, YouTube Description: 5,000, Pinterest Description: 500. Our tool tracks all of these simultaneously.
3. Do emojis count as one character?
On most platforms, emojis count as 1-2 characters depending on the emoji. Basic emojis count as 1 character, while complex emojis (skin tones, flags, family) may count as 2 or more. Our counter uses JavaScript's native character counting which matches how most platforms count characters.
4. Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. Count characters for unlimited posts. All processing happens in your browser—your content never leaves your device.
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