Social Media Character Counter
Check real-time character limits, feed preview cut-offs and weighted link counts across X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest and Threads. Your text stays in your browser.
Live Text Metrics
- Characters
- 0
- No spaces
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Hashtags
- 0
- Mentions
- 0
- Emojis
- 0
- Lines
- 0
Per-Platform Limits
X links automatically count as 23 characters| Platform & Field | Used / Limit | Characters Left | Feed Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
X(Post) | 0/ 280 | 280 | — |
Instagram(Caption) | 0/ 2,200 | 2,200 | Full view (cutoff: 125) |
Facebook(Post) | 0/ 63,206 | 63,206 | Full view (cutoff: 125) |
LinkedIn(Post) | 0/ 3,000 | 3,000 | Full view (cutoff: 210) |
LinkedIn(Headline) | 0/ 220 | 220 | — |
TikTok(Caption) | 0/ 4,000 | 4,000 | — |
YouTube(Title) | 0/ 100 | 100 | — |
YouTube(Description) | 0/ 5,000 | 5,000 | — |
Pinterest(Pin description) | 0/ 500 | 500 | — |
Threads(Post) | 0/ 500 | 500 | — |
Feed Preview Cut-Offs
How your post appears in user feeds before viewers click to expand.
Social Media Character Limits, Answered
What are the character limits for major social media platforms?
Standard character limits vary by platform: X (Twitter) allows 280 characters for normal posts; Instagram captions can run up to 2,200 characters; Facebook posts support up to 63,206 characters; LinkedIn posts allow up to 3,000 characters (and headlines 220); TikTok captions support 4,000 characters; YouTube allows 100 characters for titles and 5,000 for descriptions; Pinterest pin descriptions allow 500 characters; and Threads posts allow up to 500 characters.
Why does X count every link as 23 characters?
X routes all shared links through its t.co link shortening service. Regardless of whether your original URL has 12 characters or 120, X always counts it as exactly 23 characters toward the 280-character post limit. This tool automatically replaces URLs with 23 placeholder characters when calculating your X post length.
Where do Instagram and LinkedIn cut off post previews with 'more'?
Feed algorithms cut off longer posts with a '...more' link to encourage feed scrolling. On Instagram mobile feeds, captions are cut off at roughly 125 characters. On LinkedIn desktop feeds, posts truncate at approximately 210 characters before the '...see more' prompt. Writing a captivating hook within these initial character windows ensures viewers grasp your message before deciding whether to expand.
Do emojis count as more than one character on social media?
In Unicode encoding, an emoji often consists of multiple code points or bytes, especially when combining skin tones or gender modifiers. While modern grapheme cluster parsers count a single visible emoji as 1 character, specific platforms like X count standard emojis as 2 characters against their limit. Keeping an eye on your character buffer prevents unexpected truncation.
How many hashtags should I use on each social platform?
Platform guidelines generally recommend 3 to 5 targeted hashtags for Instagram and LinkedIn, 1 to 2 relevant hashtags on X, and 3 to 5 on TikTok. Over-tagging can dilute your post focus and look spammy to readers. For in-depth guidance on choosing hashtags that drive reach without triggering spam filters, explore our hashtag strategy entry in the marketing glossary.
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