Why use this tool?
Many platforms enforce strict character limits โ tweets, SMS messages, meta descriptions, and video titles all have maximums that, if exceeded, get cut off or rejected. This tool shows your exact character count in real time, plus how many characters you have left for the platform you're writing for.
It runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a character?+
Every letter, number, space, punctuation mark, and symbol counts as one character. Emojis may count as more than one character depending on the platform.
Does this tool store or upload my text?+
No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.
Why do platform limits vary?+
Each platform (X, Instagram, SMS, search engines) sets its own display and technical limits, so the same text can be fine on one platform and too long for another.
Can I use this for SEO title and meta description limits?+
Yes, select the SEO title tag (60) or Meta description (160) option from the dropdown to check if your text fits Google's typical display limits.