Character Count Calculator

Count characters with and without spaces for social media posts, text messages, and content with character limits. Perfect for Twitter, SMS, meta descriptions, and other platforms with character restrictions.

Character Count Calculator

Understanding character limits is essential for effective communication across different platforms and mediums.

Common Character Limits

Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
SMS: 160 characters (single message), 1600 characters (multiple)
Instagram Caption: 2,200 characters
Facebook Post: 63,206 characters (but shorter posts get better engagement)
LinkedIn Post: 3,000 characters
Meta Description: 150-160 characters
Page Title: 50-60 characters
Alt Text: 125 characters (screen readers)

Best Practices

Social Media: Shorter posts often get better engagement
SEO: Stay within recommended limits to avoid truncation
Accessibility: Keep alt text concise but descriptive
Email: Subject lines under 50 characters have higher open rates

Note: Character limits may vary between platforms and can change over time. Some platforms count emojis and special characters differently. Always check current platform guidelines for the most accurate limits.