Social Media Character Counter (All Platforms, 2026 Limits)

Count characters live against 2026 limits for X/Twitter (280), Instagram (2,200), LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube. Free, instant, no signup.

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About This Tool

Our character counter for social media gives you real-time tracking for X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube limits. Perfect for cross-posting, it lets you check character and word counts live. Ensure your social media posts fit platform constraints without signup or delays.

How to Use This Tool

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Type or paste your post content into the editor box.
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Watch character, word, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you edit.
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Check individual social media meters (Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) showing remaining space.
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Avoid exceeding limits with automated status colors changing from green to warning yellow and red.
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Copy the finalized, perfectly-formatted copy with a single click.

Why Choose Social Media Character Counter?

Multi-Platform Support

Track character limits for all major social networks (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) in one view.

Word & Sentence Metrics

Analyze text structure and readability alongside basic character tracking.

Zero Latency

Fast, client-side updates with no lag or typing delays.

No Account Required

Create, count, and format your social media posts instantly without any login.

Common Use Cases

Cross-Posting Campaigns

Draft a single message and trim it to comply with both Twitter's 280-char limit and LinkedIn's limits.

Instagram Caption Planning

Verify your captions don't exceed the 2200-char limit while keeping important hooks above the cut-off.

SEO Meta Tag Drafting

Draft meta titles (under 60 chars) and meta descriptions (under 160 chars) with exact accuracy.

How Many Characters Can You Post on Twitter/X?

Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post for standard accounts. Other platforms have different limits: Instagram captions allow up to 2,200 characters, LinkedIn posts allow up to 3,000 characters, and Facebook posts allow up to 63,206 characters. Use our free character counter to track limits for all platforms in real-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many characters can an X/Twitter post have?

A standard post on X (Twitter) can contain up to 280 characters. Premium subscribers can write longer posts up to 25,000 characters. Our character counter tracks both limits live.

What is the Instagram caption limit?

Instagram captions allow up to 2,200 characters. However, captions truncate in user feeds after about 125 characters, so place important hooks and links in the first couple of sentences.

What is the LinkedIn post character limit 2026?

In 2026, a LinkedIn post can contain up to 3,000 characters. The first 140 characters appear before the 'see more' button, so make your opening lines compelling to maximize engagement.