Social Media Character Counter
Check character limits for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. Instant counting with hashtag and emoji tracking.
Pro Tip: Posts with under 250 characters typically get 60% more engagement on LinkedIn and Facebook. Keep it punchy!
Platform Limits
Why character counts matter for SEO
Every social media platform has a "sweet spot" for content length. While X (Twitter) forces you to be concise with 280 characters, LinkedIn allows up to 3,000. However, the "See More" cut-off usually happens around 140 characters. Using a character counter tool ensures your most important message (and call to action) is visible before the fold.
Platform Limit Guide (2026)
Instagram (2,200)
Includes hashtags. Note that Instagram only shows the first two lines of text in the feed.
X / Twitter (280)
Premium users can go up to 4,000, but 280 remains the standard for virality.
LinkedIn (3,000)
Perfect for thought leadership. Best posts are usually 1,200 - 2,000 characters.
Threads (500)
Generous limit for a real-time feed. Supports up to 10 images per post.
Quick Stats
- Max IG Hashtags: 30
- TikTok Caption: 4,000
- YouTube Title: 100
- FB Post Limit: 63,206
How to Use the Character Counter
Paste your text
Type or paste your social media post into the editor. Characters, words, hashtags, and emojis are counted in real time.
Check platform limits
See at a glance whether your text fits within the character limits for X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, and Facebook.
Copy and publish
Once your text is within limits, copy it to your clipboard and paste directly into your social media app.
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