Free Social Media Character Counter
Optimize your posts for every platform. Track character limits in real time for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, and Bluesky. No signup required.
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Tips
- Keep tweets under 240 characters for better engagement and retweets.
- URLs are automatically shortened to 23 characters by X.
Free Social Media Character Counter Features
Never exceed a character limit or get your content truncated again
Platform Tips
Get engagement tips specific to each platform to help you write content that performs.
9 Platforms Covered
Platform-specific limits for posts and bios across X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, and Bluesky.
Live Character Tracking
See character counts update instantly as you type, with a visual progress bar showing how close you are to the limit.
Word & Sentence Stats
Track words, sentences, and characters simultaneously to craft perfectly-sized content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do character limits matter for social media?
Exceeding character limits causes content truncation, cutting off your message. Even staying well under limits matters — shorter posts on LinkedIn (under 1,300 characters) get 60% more engagement.
What are the character limits for each platform?
X: 280, Instagram: 2,200, LinkedIn: 3,000, Facebook: 63,206, TikTok: 2,200, YouTube: 5,000, Pinterest: 500, Threads: 500, Bluesky: 300.
Does post length affect engagement?
Yes. Each platform has an optimal range. X posts under 240 characters, Instagram captions front-loaded in 125 characters, and LinkedIn posts under 1,300 characters all tend to perform better.
Do hashtags count toward character limits?
Yes, hashtags count toward the total character limit on all platforms. Plan your hashtag strategy to stay within bounds while maximizing discoverability.
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