Social media character counter
Paste your caption and see a live character count against every platform's limit — plus how much shows before the “more” cutoff.
Different networks truncate at different points. This shows all of them at once so one draft works everywhere.
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Free, no sign-up. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is stored.
How it works
Paste your text
Type or paste the caption you're planning to post.
Read the meters
Each platform shows a live count and turns amber, then red, as you approach its limit.
Trim to fit
Aim to land the key line above each platform's visible-before-truncation mark.
Tips for better results
- X: 280. Instagram: 2,200 (only ~125 show before “more”). LinkedIn: 3,000 (~140 visible).
- TikTok: 2,200. Threads: 500. Bluesky: 300. Pinterest: 500. YouTube: 5,000.
- Front-load the hook — write for the truncated preview, not the full length.
- Emoji and some symbols count as 2+ characters on certain platforms.
Questions
Does it count hashtags and mentions?+
Yes — everything in the box counts, exactly as the platform would.
Is my text saved?+
No. It never leaves your browser.
Which limits are these?+
Current public caption limits for each network, updated periodically.
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