Free Character Count Checker
Count characters with and without spaces, and see at a glance whether your text fits Google, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and SMS limits.
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How to use the free character count checker
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Paste your text.
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Check the character counts with and without spaces.
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See which platform limits your text fits, and trim where it's over.
Character limits that matter
Google shows about 60 characters of a title and 155–160 of a meta description before cutting them off. X allows 280 characters per post, Instagram captions 2,200 (but only the first 125 show before "more"), LinkedIn posts 3,000, and a single SMS 160.
Counts here include emoji and accented letters as one character each, the way people read them. Some platforms count emoji as two, so leave a little room when you're close to a limit.
Character limits by platform
The limits this checker tests against, and where each one applies.
| Where | Limit | What happens if you go over |
|---|---|---|
| Google title tag | ~60 characters (600px) | Cut off with … |
| Google meta description | ~155–160 characters (920px) | Cut off with … |
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters | Can't post (unless on a paid plan) |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters; 125 before "more" | Hidden behind "more" |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters; ~210 before "see more" | Can't post |
| SMS | 160 characters per message | Split into several messages |
| Google Business Profile post | 1,500 characters | Can't post |
| YouTube title | 100 characters (~70 shown) | Cut off in search |
Tips for using the character count checker
Front-load the important part
Platforms cut text from the end. Put the keyword, offer or hook in the first 60 characters so it survives any cut-off.
Check pixels for Google
Google limits titles by width, not characters. Use the SERP preview tool to see the real cut-off for your exact text.
Leave room for emoji
Some platforms count an emoji as two characters. If you're within a few characters of a limit, trim a little more.
Write short first
It's easier to write a 120-character description and expand it than to cut a 300-character one down without losing meaning.
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Character Count Checker FAQ
Do spaces count as characters?
On almost every platform, yes. Both counts are shown so you can use whichever your form or assignment asks for.
Why does my count differ from another tool?
Tools differ on emoji and line breaks. We count what you see: one emoji is one character, and line breaks count as characters.
Is my text private?
Yes. Everything is counted in your browser and never uploaded.
How many characters is 100 words?
About 500–600 characters with spaces, since English words average 4.7 letters plus a space.
Do line breaks count as characters?
Yes, on most platforms each line break counts as one character, and that's how they're counted here.
What's the character limit for a meta description?
Google shows about 155–160 characters on desktop. Check yours with the meta description length checker.
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