# Free Word Counter for Social Media Posts

**Source:** https://posteverywhere.ai/tools/word-counter

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Free Tool

# Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, and check social media character limits in real-time. Perfect for Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok & more.

Type or paste your text0Words0Characters (with spaces)0Characters (no spaces)0Sentences0Paragraphs0Avg. word length0Reading time (min)0Speaking time (min)

## Platform Character Limits

Instagram caption0 / 2,200X/Twitter0 / 280LinkedIn post0 / 3,000Facebook0 / 63,206TikTok caption0 / 4,000YouTube description0 / 5,000Threads0 / 500

## Keyword Density

Start typing to see keyword density

## Optimal Post Lengths by Platform (2026)

### Instagram

**Limit:** 2,200 characters. **Best practice:** Keep the first 125 characters engaging since that's what appears before "more". Use [caption generators](https://posteverywhere.ai/tools/instagram-caption-generator) to craft hooks that stop the scroll.

### X / Twitter

**Limit:** 280 characters. **Best practice:** Posts with 71-100 characters get 17% more engagement than longer ones. Be concise and use threads for longer thoughts.

### LinkedIn

**Limit:** 3,000 characters. **Best practice:** 1,200-1,500 character posts see the highest engagement. Use [AI content tools](https://posteverywhere.ai/ai-content-generator) to expand ideas without fluff.

### TikTok

**Limit:** 4,000 characters. **Best practice:** Keep captions under 150 characters. The video is the hero, so captions should hook viewers or provide CTAs, not long descriptions.

### YouTube

**Limit:** 5,000 characters for descriptions. **Best practice:** Front-load the first 2-3 lines with your hook and CTA since that's visible before "Show more". Use [description generators](https://posteverywhere.ai/tools/youtube-description-generator) for SEO-optimized text.

### Threads

**Limit:** 500 characters. **Best practice:** Stay between 100-200 characters for conversational, Twitter-like engagement. Threads favors short, punchy takes.

## Why use a word counter?

Every social platform has different character limits and best practices. Using a word counter helps you:

- ✓Stay within platform character limits to avoid cut-off posts
- ✓Optimize post length for maximum engagement
- ✓Identify keyword density for SEO and messaging consistency
- ✓Calculate reading time for blog posts and newsletters

## Track stats in real-time

Our word counter updates instantly as you type, showing you:

- ✓Word count, character count (with and without spaces)
- ✓Sentence and paragraph counts for readability analysis
- ✓Average word and sentence length metrics
- ✓Reading and speaking time estimates
- ✓Top 10 keyword frequency analysis (excludes common stop words)

## Schedule Optimized Posts to All Platforms

Use [PostEverywhere's social media scheduler](https://posteverywhere.ai/social-media-scheduler) to plan, optimize, and auto-post to Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, and Pinterest from one dashboard.

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## How to Use the Word Counter

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### Paste or type your text

Enter your social media caption, blog post, or any text into the editor. Stats update instantly as you type.

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### Review stats and limits

See word count, character count, reading time, and how your text fits within Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platform limits.

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### Optimize and publish

Adjust your content to hit optimal lengths for maximum engagement. Copy and paste into your scheduler or publish directly.

## Word Counter FAQ

What is the character limit for Instagram captions?▾How many characters can I use on X (Twitter)?▾What is the character limit for LinkedIn posts?▾How long should my TikTok caption be?▾Does word count affect SEO for blog posts?▾What is the ideal length for a social media post?▾

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