Social Media Character Counter
Check character counts for Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Stay within platform limits.
About the Social Media Character Counter
Compare text length with the configured platform thresholds shown in the interface. Counts use JavaScript string length rather than every platform’s exact weighting rules. Platform limits and treatment of links or emoji can differ; confirm the final text in the destination composer.
Features
- Multiple reference thresholds
- Live string-length count
- Remaining-character estimates
How to use this tool
The Social Media Character Counter works right in your browser — no signup, no installation. Follow these steps:
- Type or paste your social media post into the input area.
- View the character count for each platform instantly.
- Green = under limit, Amber = close to limit, Red = over limit.
- Edit your text until all platforms show green or amber.
Frequently asked questions
How does this tool work?
Compare text length with the configured platform thresholds shown in the interface. Counts use JavaScript string length rather than every platform’s exact weighting rules. Platform limits and treatment of links or emoji can differ; confirm the final text in the destination composer.
Using the results
Accurate counting is only useful if it is instant and trustworthy. The Social Media Character Counter updates as you type and runs entirely in your browser, so even long documents are measured in real time and your text is never uploaded, logged, or shared.