Character Counter
Count characters with live limits for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
Twitter/X allows up to 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts. Premium subscribers may have access to longer posts.
What is the Instagram caption character limit?
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters, but only the first 125 characters are visible before users tap "more." Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters.
Are spaces counted as characters?
Yes, spaces are typically counted as characters. Most platforms and systems include spaces in their character limits.
How are Unicode characters counted?
Unicode characters like emojis or non-Latin scripts may count as more than one character on some platforms because they use multiple bytes. This tool counts each visible character as one.
What is the Meta description character limit?
Meta descriptions should be 150–160 characters for optimal display in search engine results. Google may truncate descriptions longer than this.