Character Counter
Free character counter. Count characters with and without spaces, with real-time limit indicators for Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2,200), meta title (60), and meta description (160).
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What Is a Character Counter Used For?
A character counter is an indispensable tool for anyone working with text limits. Whether you are writing a tweet, a meta description for SEO, or an Instagram post, you need to know exactly how many characters your text contains.
How Does It Work?
Type or paste your text in the text field. The counter analyzes your text in real time and shows the total number of characters, characters without spaces, and words. It also includes progress bars that indicate how much space you have used on each platform.
Character Limits by Platform
Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram: 2,200 characters per caption. Meta Title (SEO): 60 characters. Meta Description: 160 characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters does Twitter/X allow?
Twitter (now X) allows a maximum of 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts.
How many characters does an Instagram caption allow?
Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters in a post caption.
What is the ideal length for a meta description?
The recommended length for a meta description is approximately 150-160 characters so it displays completely in Google search results.